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 cyclists following the Saimaa Canal route and features a pedestrian and cycle path separated from traffic. The bridge is especially scenic at sunrise or sunset, with boats often passing below.

Anna Ronkainen

July 2, 2024

Road cycling

probably the most scenic bridge in South Karelia (with the exception of the Imatrankoski bridge for those brief moments when the rapids are running wild), stinky paper mill on the one side, scenery on the other (fortunately the bike path is on the prettier side as well)

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1. Kirjamoinsalmi Strait – Lakeside Cycle Boulevard loop from New Kivisalmi

40.5km

01:44

240m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Inkerinaukio Pool 3D Art – Saimaa Canal Bridge loop from Lappeenranta

86.6km

03:35

460m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Saimaa Canal Bridge – Lakeside Cycle Boulevard loop from Imatra

91.9km

03:44

460m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Elevation 190 m

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Wednesday 11 February

-10°C

-16°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Location: Lappeenranta, Southern Finland, Finland

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View from Luukkaansalmi Bridge

1. Kirjamoinsalmi Strait – Lakeside Cycle Boulevard loop from New Kivisalmi

2. Inkerinaukio Pool 3D Art – Saimaa Canal Bridge loop from Lappeenranta

3. Saimaa Canal Bridge – Lakeside Cycle Boulevard loop from Imatra

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