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Museum road - Hamina, Virolahti
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The Museum road between Hamina and Virolahti is a part of the old postal route from Bergen to St. Petersburg, commonly known as the Kings Route. The road starts from the center of Hamina and follows the coast to Virolahti. The Museum road is a very varied cycling route, with hills and potholes, and with gentle and steep curves.
moderate
Distance 72 km
6:00 h
178 m
178 m
47 m
2 m
There are three idyllic coastal villages (Mäntlahti, Klamila and Ravijoki) along the Museum road. Virolahti, which is the turning point of the route, can also be included in this same group. There are plenty of things to see in the villages. For example, in Klamila you can get to know the life of the famous composer Uuno Klami from this link. In Ravijoki, it is worth taking a little detour from the route and visiting Harju Hovi and the idyllic Kiessikahvila. In Ravijoki, the bike path passes through the defensive line of the previous wars, and right next to the route there are a couple of tunnels dug into the rock that are worth visiting. Remember to bring your flashlight!
The return trip can be travelled through the same route or treading along the old highway back to Hamina. Along the highway is the Virolahti Bunker Museum, which has plenty of things to see and experience - it is worth visiting even if you are not interested in war history.
Author’s recommendation
The following destinations are worth visiting along the route
- There are many things to see and to experience in the Harju Learning Centre area. This interesting manor area can be explored freely at your own pace. You can expect a lot of horses, military history sites, the Vahtivuori nature stage and, of course, the atmospheric summer café Kiessi.
- A renovated old wartime air surveillance tower can be found in Pyterlahti (Siipioravanvuori, 49900 Virolahti). Klamila also has a renovated observation tower.
- The Bunker Museum located along the main road is a fascinating place to visit for those interested in military history. The museum showcases several restored Salpa Line dugouts and battle stations. It also features two interesting trail routes of just over 4 km, one of which has been implemented in the spirit of “The Unknown Soldier” while the other is about the importance of Lotta Svärd members in building the line of defence. The Bunker Museum also has a café.
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
47 m
Lowest point
2 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
21.7 km
Dirt road
0.4 km
Forested/wild trail
4.7 km
Road
45.2 km
Rest stops
Town HallHarjun Hovi ja kesäkahvila Kiessi
Virolahden Bunkkerimuseo
Safety information
There is some traffic on Museotie road, and cyclists should keep to the side of the road especially in locations where there is poor visibility due to bends and small hills.Start
Hamina Town Hall, Town Hall Square 1, 49400 Hamina (13 m)
Coordinates:
DD
60.569701, 27.197775
DMS
60°34'10.9"N 27°11'52.0"E
UTM
35V 510841 6714876
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Destination
Hamina Town Hall, Town Hall Square 1, 49400 Hamina
Turn-by-turn directions
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
In the immediate vicinity of the starting point of the route is the Hamina bus station, where both local and long-distance buses arrive.By road
Arriving in Hamina from the west, turn left at the second roundabout and drive straight to the Town Hall, where the route begins.Parking
There is a reasonable number of free parking spaces available in Hamina.Coordinates
DD
60.569701, 27.197775
DMS
60°34'10.9"N 27°11'52.0"E
UTM
35V 510841 6714876
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
The route is practically a completely paved road, so you can get there with basic wheels. At places to visit, you may have to drive for a while on a dirt road that is both in good condition.Related Offers
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Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
72 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
178 m
Descent
178 m
Highest point
47 m
Lowest point
2 m
Weather at the route's trailhead
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 4 Waypoints
- 4 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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