Kolmen lossin kierros is a long Saimaa lake-country cycling line of about 86.6 km on public roads between Sulkava and Puumala. In brochures it is widely published as Sillat ja lossit: you ride six road bridges in Sulkava (Uitonvirta, Hakovirta, Lohilahti, Telataipale, Vekaransalmi, and Pajasalmi) and cross two free cab...
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Description
Kolmen lossin kierros is a long Saimaa lake-country cycling line of about 86.6 km on public roads between Sulkava and Puumala. In brochures it is widely published as Sillat ja lossit: you ride six road bridges in Sulkava (Uitonvirta, Hakovirta, Lohilahti, Telataipale, Vekaransalmi, and Pajasalmi) and cross two free cable ferries in Puumala at Kietävälänvirta and Rongonsalmi, with no booking required for cyclists. Puumala operates three traditional ferries across its wider archipelago; this mapped ring uses two of them, while the national catalogue name reflects the municipality’s three-ferry setting. Visit Puumala, the Municipality of Sulkava, and the Municipality of Puumala describe the partnership route as a ring opened in stages in 2023, with signposting and downloadable repäisykartta maps. For ferry schedules and service breaks, FinFerries publishes the official timetables.
The riding is mostly paved road with roughly 10–15 km of gravel links; tourism copy recommends riding counter-clockwise from Sulkava’s village centre so the hillier segment comes early and the long bridge views toward the end of the day. Along the line you pass Saimaa Geopark points, Telataipale canal, Pisamalahden linnavuori, restored Lieviskänkoski near Lieviskän mylly, and the long Vekaransalmen bridge with lake viewpoints. Near Vilkaharju you can tie in short walking loops at Hopeasaari and Toivotuksenlahti; the same shore area connects to separate Vilkaharju hiking and MTB trails if you want to leave the bike for an hour. Service villages include Sulkava kirkonkylä, Kaartilankoski, Lohilahti, and harbour services toward Puumala—check the regional tourism site for seasonal pop-up cafés and maintenance stops. Visit Sulkava’s activity page mirrors the same practical details for cyclists starting from the north shore. For a detailed on-the-ground account with overnight ideas and kayaking options off the main bike line, Marika and Mikko’s Matkalla missä milloinkin report is worth reading.
Length & route
The mapped line is about 86.6 km as one continuous route. Promotional materials round to 86 km and describe a ring on mixed public roads. Expect mostly asphalt with roughly 10–15 km of gravel depending on the exact variant—Visit Puumala quotes about 15 km of gravel, while the Municipality of Puumala’s opening note mentioned about 10 km.
Getting there
You can start from either Sulkava or Puumala; the GPX start sits near Sulkava’s central shore services. Paper and PDF repäisykartat are available from Sulkava and Puumala visitor information and as downloads on Visit Puumala and Sulkava. Coaches reach the area from Mikkeli and Savonlinna directions; many riders arrive with a car and join the ring at a village car park. Check the regional tourism site for temporary road works on Viljakansaarentie when planning summer 2025–2026 transfers. For bike hire near the Lieviskän–Katosselä shore, Katosselän Kanootit lists e-bikes and boats with seasonal pricing.
Good to know
Monthly themed cycling Saturdays have been promoted on Visit Puumala—confirm dates each season before planning around them. Respect ferry queue rules: cars load first, then cyclists. Winter riding depends on road maintenance; this is primarily a fair-weather road tour. For border and waterway rules unrelated to cycling, follow local signage.
History
The Sillat ja lossit partnership route grew out of the Saimaa näkyvissä development project that ran until 2022, involving businesses from Sulkava, Puumala, and Savonlinna and aiming to extend the tourism season with a clear cycling product. Municipal opening communications placed full sign installation around early July 2023.
Itinerary
Day 1 (about 25–30 km): From Sulkava centre along Uitonvirta and Hakojärvi bridges, with a side trip to Pisamalahden linnavuori and a swim stop near Kaartilankoski if the weather allows. Overnight near Vilkaharju or push on toward the first ferry.
Day 2 (about 35–40 km): Cross Kietävälänvirta and Rongonsalmi ferries, then ride toward Lohilahti and Lieviskän mylly; optional paddling on Lieviskänjoki or rest at shore cafés.
Day 3 (about 20–25 km): Complete Telataipale–Vekaransalmi–Pajasalmi bridge sequence back toward Sulkava, with time on Vilkaharju’s short trails at Toivotuksenlahti and Hopeasaari.
Where to rent bikes
Katosselän Kanootit lists e-bikes alongside boats in the Lieviskän–Katosselä area; see their pricing page for day rates. Broader bike hire in the region is not tied to this single road loop—ask visitor offices in Sulkava or Puumala for current partners.
Ridden as a ring in either direction; counter-clockwise from Sulkava is commonly recommended so climbing comes early.
Route direction
Municipal and route-specific signs plus sticker marking on the public road network—follow the Sillat ja lossit cartography rather than forest colour blazes.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
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Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
86.6 km
Distance
Fit riders sometimes complete the ring in one long summer day; tourism writers more often allow two nights so there is time for bridges, ferries, short hikes, and cafés.
Est. Time
Mostly paved local and regional roads with shorter gravel connectors—carry tyres and gearing suited to mixed surfaces and short steep ramps on bridge approaches.
Surface
Loop, Wide Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Sulkava, 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.
Kolmen lossin kierros is a long Saimaa lake-country cycling line of about 86.6 km on public roads between Sulkava and Puumala. In brochures it is widely published as Sillat ja lossit: you ride six road bridges in Sulkava (Uitonvirta, Hakovirta, Lohilahti, Telataipale, Vekaransalmi, and Pajasalmi) and cross two free cab...
Visit Puumala – Sillat ja lossit cycling route+
Description
Kolmen lossin kierros is a long Saimaa lake-country cycling line of about 86.6 km on public roads between Sulkava and Puumala. In brochures it is widely published as Sillat ja lossit: you ride six road bridges in Sulkava (Uitonvirta, Hakovirta, Lohilahti, Telataipale, Vekaransalmi, and Pajasalmi) and cross two free cable ferries in Puumala at Kietävälänvirta and Rongonsalmi, with no booking required for cyclists. Puumala operates three traditional ferries across its wider archipelago; this mapped ring uses two of them, while the national catalogue name reflects the municipality’s three-ferry setting. Visit Puumala, the Municipality of Sulkava, and the Municipality of Puumala describe the partnership route as a ring opened in stages in 2023, with signposting and downloadable repäisykartta maps. For ferry schedules and service breaks, FinFerries publishes the official timetables.
The riding is mostly paved road with roughly 10–15 km of gravel links; tourism copy recommends riding counter-clockwise from Sulkava’s village centre so the hillier segment comes early and the long bridge views toward the end of the day. Along the line you pass Saimaa Geopark points, Telataipale canal, Pisamalahden linnavuori, restored Lieviskänkoski near Lieviskän mylly, and the long Vekaransalmen bridge with lake viewpoints. Near Vilkaharju you can tie in short walking loops at Hopeasaari and Toivotuksenlahti; the same shore area connects to separate Vilkaharju hiking and MTB trails if you want to leave the bike for an hour. Service villages include Sulkava kirkonkylä, Kaartilankoski, Lohilahti, and harbour services toward Puumala—check the regional tourism site for seasonal pop-up cafés and maintenance stops. Visit Sulkava’s activity page mirrors the same practical details for cyclists starting from the north shore. For a detailed on-the-ground account with overnight ideas and kayaking options off the main bike line, Marika and Mikko’s Matkalla missä milloinkin report is worth reading.
Length & route
The mapped line is about 86.6 km as one continuous route. Promotional materials round to 86 km and describe a ring on mixed public roads. Expect mostly asphalt with roughly 10–15 km of gravel depending on the exact variant—Visit Puumala quotes about 15 km of gravel, while the Municipality of Puumala’s opening note mentioned about 10 km.
Getting there
You can start from either Sulkava or Puumala; the GPX start sits near Sulkava’s central shore services. Paper and PDF repäisykartat are available from Sulkava and Puumala visitor information and as downloads on Visit Puumala and Sulkava. Coaches reach the area from Mikkeli and Savonlinna directions; many riders arrive with a car and join the ring at a village car park. Check the regional tourism site for temporary road works on Viljakansaarentie when planning summer 2025–2026 transfers. For bike hire near the Lieviskän–Katosselä shore, Katosselän Kanootit lists e-bikes and boats with seasonal pricing.
Good to know
Monthly themed cycling Saturdays have been promoted on Visit Puumala—confirm dates each season before planning around them. Respect ferry queue rules: cars load first, then cyclists. Winter riding depends on road maintenance; this is primarily a fair-weather road tour. For border and waterway rules unrelated to cycling, follow local signage.
History
The Sillat ja lossit partnership route grew out of the Saimaa näkyvissä development project that ran until 2022, involving businesses from Sulkava, Puumala, and Savonlinna and aiming to extend the tourism season with a clear cycling product. Municipal opening communications placed full sign installation around early July 2023.
Itinerary
Day 1 (about 25–30 km): From Sulkava centre along Uitonvirta and Hakojärvi bridges, with a side trip to Pisamalahden linnavuori and a swim stop near Kaartilankoski if the weather allows. Overnight near Vilkaharju or push on toward the first ferry.
Day 2 (about 35–40 km): Cross Kietävälänvirta and Rongonsalmi ferries, then ride toward Lohilahti and Lieviskän mylly; optional paddling on Lieviskänjoki or rest at shore cafés.
Day 3 (about 20–25 km): Complete Telataipale–Vekaransalmi–Pajasalmi bridge sequence back toward Sulkava, with time on Vilkaharju’s short trails at Toivotuksenlahti and Hopeasaari.
Where to rent bikes
Katosselän Kanootit lists e-bikes alongside boats in the Lieviskän–Katosselä area; see their pricing page for day rates. Broader bike hire in the region is not tied to this single road loop—ask visitor offices in Sulkava or Puumala for current partners.
Ridden as a ring in either direction; counter-clockwise from Sulkava is commonly recommended so climbing comes early.
Route direction
Municipal and route-specific signs plus sticker marking on the public road network—follow the Sillat ja lossit cartography rather than forest colour blazes.
Fit riders sometimes complete the ring in one long summer day; tourism writers more often allow two nights so there is time for bridges, ferries, short hikes, and cafés.
Est. Time
Mostly paved local and regional roads with shorter gravel connectors—carry tyres and gearing suited to mixed surfaces and short steep ramps on bridge approaches.
Surface
Loop, Wide Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Sulkava, 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.