Northern villages cycling route
Route
Description
Pohjoiskylien polkupyöräreitti is a long point-to-point ride of about 48 km through Sulkava’s northern villages and countryside. It starts from the Vilkaharju esker area and runs south through nationally valuable traditional landscapes—open fields, forest edges, and lake-and-village views typical of the Lake Saimaa sho...
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Trail info
Designed as a north-to-south tour from Vilkaharju toward Sulkava centre and the southern shore facilities; you can reverse the day if logistics suit you better.
Route direction
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
48.2 km
Distance
Roughly 3–5 hours of steady recreational cycling for fit riders on mixed roads; allow a full day with breaks, swimming, and meals in Sulkava.
Est. Time
Expect typical South Savo rural cycling: local paved roads with gravel links between villages and fields; exact surfacing varies by section and season.
Surface
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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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.
Northern villages cycling route48.2 km
Route
Description
Pohjoiskylien polkupyöräreitti is a long point-to-point ride of about 48 km through Sulkava’s northern villages and countryside. It starts from the Vilkaharju esker area and runs south through nationally valuable traditional landscapes—open fields, forest edges, and lake-and-village views typical of the Lake Saimaa sho...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Designed as a north-to-south tour from Vilkaharju toward Sulkava centre and the southern shore facilities; you can reverse the day if logistics suit you better.
Route direction
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
48.2 km
Distance
Roughly 3–5 hours of steady recreational cycling for fit riders on mixed roads; allow a full day with breaks, swimming, and meals in Sulkava.
Est. Time
Expect typical South Savo rural cycling: local paved roads with gravel links between villages and fields; exact surfacing varies by section and season.
Surface
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Northern villages cycling route"
Share a photo from a recent trip
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.