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Cycling Helsinki East Region tour

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  • Finland is full of forests
    / Finland is full of forests
    Photo: Pirjo Räsänen, Outdoors Uusimaa
  • Porvoo is a beautiful seaside town
    / Porvoo is a beautiful seaside town
    Photo: Soili Reinikainen, Outdoors Uusimaa
  • Amazing nature creates its own art
    / Amazing nature creates its own art
    Photo: Marjaana Salomaa, Outdoors Uusimaa
  • The Bastions of Loviisa were built in the 18th century
    / The Bastions of Loviisa were built in the 18th century
    Photo: Soili Reinikainen, Outdoors Uusimaa
  • Feel the history at Bastion Ungern
    / Feel the history at Bastion Ungern
    Photo: Pirjo Räsänen, Outdoors Uusimaa
  • Strömfors is an old iron work village
    / Strömfors is an old iron work village
    Photo: Pirjo Räsänen, Outdoors Uusimaa
  • Strömfors is surrounded by rich nature
    / Strömfors is surrounded by rich nature
    Photo: Pirjo Räsänen, Outdoors Uusimaa
  • Typical Finnish countryside and beautiful corn fields
    / Typical Finnish countryside and beautiful corn fields
    Photo: Pirjo Räsänen, Outdoors Uusimaa
  • You will find potholes – wonders of Nature – in Askola
    / You will find potholes – wonders of Nature – in Askola
    Photo: Pirjo Räsänen, Outdoors Uusimaa
  • Artistic stones in the forest
    / Artistic stones in the forest
    Photo: Pirjo Räsänen, Outdoors Uusimaa
  • Discover the wilderness – it is very relaxing
    / Discover the wilderness – it is very relaxing
    Photo: Pirjo Räsänen, Outdoors Uusimaa
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Map / Cycling Helsinki East Region tour
0 150 300 m km 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 Marktplatz Helsinki Seefestung Suomenlinna Helsinki Zoo Korkeasaari Vanhankaupunginlahti Mustikkamaa Recreational Park Herttoniemi Manor Park Fazer Visitor Centre Östersundom wooden church Sibbesgården Mustijoki River viewpoint Kotojärvi Birdwatch tower Albert Edelfelt atelier Porvoo River viewpoint Pellinki Porvoo Castle ruins Dom von Porvoo Postimäki Outdoor Museum Askola local museum Malmgård Manor Labby Gård Pernaja Church Archipelago Museum in Rönnäs Isnäs Steam Engine Museum Svartholma Sea Fortress
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This captivating cycling route full of history starts in Helsinki. You cycle along the Eastern Coast of Finland on your way from Helsinki to Loviisa. The cycling route follows the historical King’s Road. From Loviisa you cycle to visit the old iron work area Strömfors. Turning back you cycle  through beautiful southern Finnish countryside full of history.

easy
209 km
14:10 h
153 m
156 m

The cycling route shows you the eastern shoreline of Uusimaa and the urban Metropolitan area as well as lush forests and fertile fields of Southern Finland. The journey leads you along the seashore from the vivid Market Square past harbors, opulent villas and manors. On the way you see busy roads and a suburban residential area before the surroundings become greener. Then the city is left behind and the scenery is filled with forests and fields and you can hear the birds singing.

Along the way you can visit the little village of Östersundom. Then you cycle along the seaside to Porvoo.  You can spend a day in Porvoo and enjoy the fascinating mixture of old and new. The red sheds along the Porvoojoki River and cobbled streets of Old Town reveal that it is the second oldest medieval town in Finland.  You can taste local and organic food in several Porvoo restaurants.

When leaving Porvoo, you have two route options to go to Loviisa; You can cycle to Ilola and visit the idyllic Postimäki open air museum and ride towards Gammelby in the middle of the Southern Finnish countryside that offers lovely views alternating between serene woods and farms. 

The other option is to cycle east towards Isnäs’ old sawmill milieu in hilly countryside and forest landscapes.  Have a break and visit steam engine museum at the end of the road. You can cycle to visit the Rönnäs archipelago museum and there is also a beach for swimming.    

The cyling route from Gammelby to Loviisa goes through some picturesque villages, Koskenkylä and Pernaja. Then you cycle to Loviisa along the King’s Road.  Loviisa is a lively summer town with wooden neighborhood full of beautifully restored houses and gardens and a popular visitor’s marina. 

From Loviisa you cycle along the old King’s Road by two old bastions to idyllic Ruotsinpyhtää. There you can visit an old iron works village, see local handicrafts and taste local food in restaurants and cafés. The other option is to cycle straight to Lapinjärvi and enjoy the beautiful countryside with golden fields surrounding the road.

Heading back towards Helsinki, you will cycle to Porlammi. Then you cycle to Askola, where you find the impressive Kirnukallio Potholes by the road. You cycle between the Porvoojoki and Mustijoki Rivers and soon reach Sipoo where the old King’s Road passes through the town center. While cycling from Sipoo to Helsinki you can make stop and visit Sipoonkorpi nature reserve and the picturesque village of Sotunki before reaching the Helsinki city center again.

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Updated: 2018-06-25

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Rest Stop

Fazer Visitor Centre

Safety information

Route is suitable for beginners due to reasonable day trips and easy profile. There are no demanding ascents on the way. The stages are rather long. Roads are in good condition but narrow.  Route can be started from Helsinki or alternatively from the other towns along the route.  You should reserve our accommodation in advance, there are only few and rather small places available in countryside. The restaurants are usually in towns and villages and there are only few to choose from. Therefore you should always have fresh water and snacks with you.  Taking bicycle to bus or train is always based on availability and there is an extra charge for the bicycle.  You can take bus back to Helsinki from Loviisa and Porvoo. From Porvoo there is also a boat connetion to Helsinki.

Tips, hints and links

Visit painter Albert Edelfelt Studio Museum

Visit Haikko Manor, the towns of Old Porvoo and Loviisa. 

Did you know Pernaja is  where Mikael Agricola, the founder of the Finnish literary language, was born?

Serene town of Loviisa was amed after Queen Louisa Ulrika of Sweden.

Visit old fortresses at Loviisa

Visit Strömfors Iron Works Area

Visit Porlammi to see one of the six Struve Geodetic Arc locations in Finland that has been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Worth seeing are also Potholes in Askola and Sipoonkorpi nature park.

More about accommodation, restaurants and sights:

Helsinki

Visit Sipoo

Visit Porvoo

Visit Loviisa

Stromfors Iron Works

The Potholes of Askola

 

Start

Helsinki Railway Station (13 m)
Coordinates:
Geographic
60.170998, 24.941540
UTM
35V 385789 6672235

Destination

Helsinki Railway Station

Turn-by-turn directions

from Helsinki to Söderkulla

from Söderkulla to Porvoo

from Porvoo to Loviisa  via Isnäs or Pernaja

from Loviisa via Ruotsinpyhtää to Lapinjärvi  

from Loviisa via Lapinjärvi to Porlammi  

from Porlammi to Askola  

from Askola to Sipoo

from Sipoo to Helsinki

Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

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Difficulty
easy
Distance
209 km
Duration
14:10 h
Ascent
153 m
Descent
156 m
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  • 9 Stages
Long Distance Cycling · Helsinki Region

Stage 1: Cycling Helsinki East Region, Helsinki - Söderkulla

Long Distance Cycling You see a lot of corn fields on your cycling tour
2017-11-08
Stage 1
35.4 km
2:40 h
64 m
32 m
by Pirjo Räsänen,  Outdoors Finland
Long Distance Cycling · Finnish Archipelago

Stage 2: Cycling Helsinki East Region, Söderkulla - Porvoo

Long Distance Cycling Porvoo Old Town is very attractive, worth spending time in
2017-11-08
Stage 2
30.8 km
2:23 h
104 m
119 m
by Pirjo Räsänen,  Outdoors Finland
Long Distance Cycling · Finnish Archipelago

Stage 3: Cycling Helsinki East Region, Porvoo - Loviisa via Isnäs

Long Distance Cycling Mostly you cycle along peaceful rural roads
2017-11-08
Stage 3
66 km
4:35 h
131 m
154 m
by Pirjo Räsänen,  Outdoors Finland
Long Distance Cycling · Finnish Archipelago

Stage 4: Cycling Helsinki East Region, Porvoo - Loviisa via Pernaja

Long Distance Cycling The area is sparsely populated, locals have a lot of space around them
2017-11-08
Stage 4
52.7 km
3:38 h
89 m
134 m
by Pirjo Räsänen,  Outdoors Finland
Long Distance Cycling · Finnish Archipelago

Stage 5: Cycling Helsinki East Region, Loviisa - Lapinjärvi via Ruotsinpyhtää

Long Distance Cycling Old settlements in Ruotsinpyhtää
2017-11-08
Stage 5
51.5 km
3:30 h
56 m
24 m
by Pirjo Räsänen,  Outdoors Finland
Long Distance Cycling · Finnish Archipelago

Stage 6: Cycling Helsinki East Region, Loviisa - Porlammi via Lapinjärvi

Long Distance Cycling A nice break
2017-11-08
Stage 6
36.1 km
2:31 h
141 m
77 m
by Pirjo Räsänen,  Outdoors Finland
Long Distance Cycling · Finnish Archipelago

Stage 7: Cycling Helsinki East Region, Porlammi - Askola

Long Distance Cycling Just another uphill road and the potholes are on the right side
2017-11-08
Stage 7
45.2 km
3:20 h
64 m
74 m
by Pirjo Räsänen,  Outdoors Finland
Long Distance Cycling · Finnish Archipelago

Stage 8: Cycling Helsinki East Region, Askola - Sipoo

Long Distance Cycling You mostly cycle on the main roads
2017-11-08
Stage 8
32.9 km
2:13 h
35 m
49 m
by Pirjo Räsänen,  Outdoors Finland
Long Distance Cycling · Finnish Archipelago

Stage 9: Cycling Helsinki East Region, Sipoo - Helsinki

Long Distance Cycling Sheep are friendly animals –say hello to them
2017-11-08
Stage 9
42.5 km
3:15 h
86 m
116 m
by Pirjo Räsänen,  Outdoors Finland
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