The Cycling route around Häkkilä is a long mountain-bike loop in the Kyyvesi lake countryside of former Haukivuori, now part of Mikkeli in South Savo. The mapped ride is about 41.7 km and forms a circuit. Haukivuori’s nature tourism pages describe it as roughly 42 km, following roads and paths that brush the signed Häk...
Signed loop described counter-clockwise or clockwise depending on how you join from Porsaskoskentie; treat it as a circuit around the Häkkilä countryside west and north of Lake Kyyvesi rather than a point-to-point ride.
Route direction
Where the ride overlaps the published Häkkilä hiking branches, expect blue trail signs plus yellow ribbons or supplemental yellow paint on the southern shoreline loop, and yellow ribbons with square marks on trees plus wooden fingerposts on the northern branch. Carry a downloaded GPX or open the cycling layer in Retkikarta because bike-specific paint may be lighter than on the busiest hiking trails.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Bike
Activity
41.7 km
Distance
Most riders should plan most of a day for the full loop with breaks; athletic groups may finish faster on dry unpaved surfaces.
Est. Time
Mixed gravel roads, forest roads, and lakeside paths that occasionally coincide with maintained walking trails; anticipate short rocky or soft sections after rain.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
62.03099°N, 27.20625°E
Approximate location
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Our data was researched from Mikkeli, 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.