Iron Curtain Trail – South Karelia (EuroVelo 13)
Route
Description
Rautaesirippureitti Etelä-Karjala is the South Karelia section of EuroVelo 13, the Iron Curtain Trail: a long-distance cycle route along Finland’s eastern border. The trail is about 167 km as one continuous ride through lake-and-forest countryside, linking Imatra, Ruokolahti, Parikkala, Rautjärvi, and Simpele before re...
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Trail info
Usually ridden as a multi-day circuit beginning and ending in the Imatra area; direction can follow personal wind and accommodation bookings.
Route direction
Marked Route
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
167.3 km
Distance
About 2–3 days at a comfortable touring pace; fit riders may manage two long days. GoSaimaa suggests a 2–3-day trip for the South Karelia Iron Curtain Trail experience.
Est. Time
Mixed asphalt municipal roads and regional highways with gravel shore and forest links; surfaces follow each municipality’s road class and seasonal maintenance.
Surface
Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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Our data was researched from Rautjärvi, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.
Iron Curtain Trail – South Karelia (EuroVelo 13)167.3 km
Route
Description
Rautaesirippureitti Etelä-Karjala is the South Karelia section of EuroVelo 13, the Iron Curtain Trail: a long-distance cycle route along Finland’s eastern border. The trail is about 167 km as one continuous ride through lake-and-forest countryside, linking Imatra, Ruokolahti, Parikkala, Rautjärvi, and Simpele before re...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Usually ridden as a multi-day circuit beginning and ending in the Imatra area; direction can follow personal wind and accommodation bookings.
Route direction
Marked Route
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
167.3 km
Distance
About 2–3 days at a comfortable touring pace; fit riders may manage two long days. GoSaimaa suggests a 2–3-day trip for the South Karelia Iron Curtain Trail experience.
Est. Time
Mixed asphalt municipal roads and regional highways with gravel shore and forest links; surfaces follow each municipality’s road class and seasonal maintenance.
Surface
Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Iron Curtain Trail – South Karelia (EuroVelo 13)"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Rautjärvi, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.