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Vääksy Canal – View of Lake Päijänne loop from Vääksy

Southern Finland

Vääksy Canal – View of Lake Päijänne loop from Vääksy

Hard

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Vääksy Canal – View of Lake Päijänne loop from Vääksy

06:34

111km

730m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 695 m for 33 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

728 m

Vääksy Canal

Highlight • Structure

The canal connects the lakes Vesijärvi and Päijänne. The 1315 metres long canal was built in 1868-71. The clearance for the movable bridge that crosses the canal is 2.1 metres. The canal is manned, and it is Finland’s busiest boating canal, where traffic may become backed up especially on Fridays and Sundays afternoons.

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2

13.1 km

Ravintola Reimari

Highlight • Restaurant

They might not have food. When we arrived they were out of pizza as well as basic fries which is what made up the whole menu

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14.0 km

Päijänteen kansallispuisto

Nature Reserve

4

16.0 km

Karinsalmi Suspension Bridge over Lake Päijänne

Highlight • Bridge

The bridges over Lake Päijänne in the Pulkkilanharju area offer stunning lake views and are part of a popular cycling and driving route between Lahti and Jyväskylä. The arched Käkisalmi bridge, built in 1940, and the later Karinsalmi suspension bridge replaced old ferry connections and now make the narrow ridges of Pulkkilanharju easy to cross. The area is known for its clear waters and island-dotted views, especially along the Pulkkilanharju nature trail. The route is perfect for cyclists with trekking or cross bikes, though expect occasional traffic and be cautious on the narrow road sections.

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5

16.2 km

Pulkkilanharju Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great view over the lake

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6

16.5 km

Forest Path on Rautasaari Island, Päijänne National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very smooth trail going between the highway and shoreline

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7

19.3 km

View of Lake Päijänne

Highlight • Viewpoint

First/last viewpoint of this amazing lake crossing

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8

82.8 km

View from Kalkkinen Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing views. The harbour is just underneath this where you can take a drink break, there's a store just up the road

Tip by

9

101 km

Pulkkilanharju Road Loop

Highlight • Cycleway

B

111 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.2 km

20.5 km

7.04 km

3.65 km

2.77 km

Surfaces

48.9 km

31.1 km

21.9 km

7.04 km

2.14 km

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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