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Cycling Helsinki East Region tour
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Finland is full of forestsPhoto: Outdoors Uusimaa
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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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 and hints
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.
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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
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City with a view: The cycling route takes you from Helsinki to the idyllic Söderkulla. The journey leads you along the seashore, through urban ...
Route to Porvoo is full of history: The cycling route takes you from Söderkulla to Haikko and idyllic Porvoo
Quiet culture scenery of Uusimaa: Cycling tour takes you from Porvoo to Isnäs and along King's Road to Pernaja and finally to Loviisa
From village to another: Cycling route takes you from Porvoo along King's Road to Ilola village, historic Pernaja village and to Loviisa
Historic iron works and piece of beautiful nature: Cycling route takes you from Loviisa to visit historic Savukoski bridge, Ruotsinpyhtää iron ...
Animals on fields of gold: Cycling route takes you from Loviisa and lake Hopjärvi to Lapinkylä and Porlammi villages.
Wonders of nature - Potholes: Cycling route takes you from Porlammi to Myrskylä, Askola and Pukkila village and to visit famous potholes in Askola.
This cycling route takes you to Askola, Pornainen and Sipoo. The cycling route weaves between rivers Porvoo River and Laukkakoski river.
This cycling route take you from deep forest to city. You cycle Old King's Road in Sipoo and then cycle to Sotunki, Sipoonkorpi National Park, ...
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