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Herajoki River – View of Lake Pielinen loop from Koli

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Finland

Eastern Finland

North Karelia

Herajoki River – View of Lake Pielinen loop from Koli

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Herajoki River – View of Lake Pielinen loop from Koli

04:48

61.1km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Kolin kansallispuisto

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.00 km

Verkkolampi

Lake

41.9 km

Herajoki River

Highlight • River

A charming spot to pause and enjoy the soothing sounds of the river and the lush greenery.

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48.1 km

Beautiful panoramic view across Lake Pielinen! From the roadside, follow a short 5-10 meter trail to reach this scenic viewpoint overlooking Finland's fourth largest lake. The vista stretches far across the pristine waters.

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48.3 km

The Devil's Cavern

Highlight • Cave

The cavern is a 33-meter-long, Z-shaped fissure cave shrouded in mystery, is a natural marvel. A multi-step trail leads down to the cave from a roadside parking area. Explore at your own risk and discover the secrets of this enigmatic place. While cyclists can easily pedal to the stairs on a smooth singletrack, the final approach to the cave must be made on foot.

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51.3 km

Koli National Park

Nature Reserve

53.6 km

Sikoniemi Sandy Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful sandy beach at Sikoniemi, just steps away from the gravel route. Perfect spot for a refreshing swim or simply to enjoy the pristine lakeside setting. A welcome oasis along your cycling adventure!

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54.3 km

View of Lake Pielinen

Highlight • Viewpoint

55.8 km

Likolahti swimming beach and campfire site

Highlight • Beach

Take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Pielinen or simply relax on the sandy beach and listen to the gentle lapping of waves. Likolahti beach and campfire site is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a picnic.

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58.7 km

Kolin Alamaja Lakeside Restaurant & Activity Center

Highlight • Restaurant

Koli's old Alamaja was located on this site before. It was one of the three first tourist cabins, along with Ylämaja and Mattila farms. Accessibility was ensured by a telephone, which was still a rarity at the time. Alamaja was built in 1911 as a private summer house, but was soon bought by Metsähallitus to use as a lodge for tourists.

When the road to Yla-Koli parking lot was completed in 1933, the number of visitors arriving via the harbor gradually decreased. The old Alamaja was abandoned in the 1960s and the new Alamaja was built in 2004 at its current location on the shore of Lake Pielinen. The Sataman Polku trail continues left from this intersection. The path to the right leads to Mattila farm.

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58.7 km

Lakeside View at Pizza Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Really good pizza as well as small cakes and treats

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61.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.3 km

3.88 km

2.21 km

747 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

24.1 km

11.7 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Today

Saturday 29 August

18°C

11°C

99 %

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Herajoki River

View of Lake Pielinen

The Devil's Cavern

Sikoniemi Sandy Beach

View of Lake Pielinen

Likolahti swimming beach and campfire site

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