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Bike touring routes & trails

Southern Finland

Scenic Tour de Vääksy

Bike touring routes & trails

Southern Finland

Scenic Tour de Vääksy

Moderate

4.2

(6)

72

riders

Scenic Tour de Vääksy

03:29

56.7km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2025

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 865 m for 33 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

899 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

16.0 km

Karinsalmi Suspension Bridge over Lake Päijänne

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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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3

16.5 km

Forest Path on Rautasaari Island, Päijänne National Park

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Very smooth trail going between the highway and shoreline

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4

39.4 km

View of Lake Ruotsalainen

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Beautiful view of Lake Ruotsalainen and small private summer cottage on its shore.

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B

56.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

22.6 km

2.76 km

Surfaces

45.0 km

8.70 km

2.97 km

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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