Kostianvirta River – Vehoniemi observation tower loop from Pälkäne

Kostianvirta River – Vehoniemi observation tower loop from Pälkäne

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Kostianvirta River – Vehoniemi observation tower loop from Pälkäne

02:25

59.5km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 1, 2026

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After 28.8 km for 144 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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784 m

Kostianvirta River

Highlight • River

The Kostianvirta river connects lakes Pälkänevesi and Mallasvesi and was formed after a natural flood in 1604. It is historically notable as the site of the Battle of Kostianvirta in 1713 during the Great Northern War.

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1.68 km

Nuijantalon Café

Highlight • Cafe

Pretty and rustic Café with very friendly service.

Opening hours:
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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18.5 km

View of the Forested Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Minor climb to get up here, but when you are, the view is so peaceful.

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20.5 km

Kangasala Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Built in 1767. If you have time go on inside and look at the baroque star ceiling and the "bleeding stone" where legend has it a girl was beheaded.

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29.7 km

Old Cannon

Highlight • Monument

47.7 km

Vehoniemi observation tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The red-painted wooden observation tower of the Vehoniemenharju nature reserve was built in 1927. It stands on a wooded ridge that rises up to 60 meters above the water level. Next to it is the interesting Vehoniemi Automobile Museum.

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