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Finland
Southern Finland
Taipalsaari

Lakeside Cycle Boulevard – Kirjamoinsalmi Strait loop from Saimaanharju

Routes
Road cycling routes
Finland
Southern Finland
Taipalsaari

Lakeside Cycle Boulevard – Kirjamoinsalmi Strait loop from Saimaanharju

Moderate

4.3

(3)

78

riders

Lakeside Cycle Boulevard – Kirjamoinsalmi Strait loop from Saimaanharju

02:03

47.0km

290m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 33.5 km for 35 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.81 km

Mantereentie Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

winding and gently rolling, nice scenery, not much traffic and okay asphalt

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2

18.4 km

Vehkataipaleentie Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Winding and gently rolling drive through stunning nature (as seen in the “Bordertown” opening credits). You can enjoy nice views especially from the bridge in the southern end. Moderate traffic, …

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3

27.9 km

View from Luukkaansalmi Bridge

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The Luukkaansalmi Bridge in Lappeenranta spans a narrow strait connecting Lake Saimaa to the wider canal system and offers wide views over the water. It’s a key crossing point for …

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4

33.5 km

Sunset View Over Lake Saimaa

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Take part of Saimaa cycle tour or just ride around this great lakeland.

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5

33.6 km

Lakeside Cycle Boulevard

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Smooth asphalt along the lake

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6

36.9 km

Tyysterniementie–Voisalmentie Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

the official bike route to Taipalsaari goes through here for some reason, no idea why, the path next to rt 408 is better (would ride on the roadway if going this way)

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7

43.5 km

Kirjamoinsalmi Strait

Highlight (Segment) • River

Kirjamoinsalmi is a narrow strait located in the eastern part of Finland, connecting the waters of Lake Saimaa. It is the perfect place to stop off and admire the scenic landscape.

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47.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

17.6 km

1.15 km

476 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.2 km

9.64 km

108 m

102 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 12 July

23°C

17°C

65 %

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