Läntinen Tarvonsilta Bridge – Espoo Waterfront Trail loop from Matinkylä

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Läntinen Tarvonsilta Bridge – Espoo Waterfront Trail loop from Matinkylä

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Läntinen Tarvonsilta Bridge – Espoo Waterfront Trail loop from Matinkylä

02:12

36.1km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.98 km

Karhusaari swimming area

Beach

7.24 km

Koivusaari Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rocky shoreline by the bike path that has some amazing sunset views.

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18.8 km

Munkkiniemi Beach

Highlight • Beach

Munkkiniemen beach in the Laajalahti natural reserve.

Peaceful and open 24/7 (when not frozen)

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19.6 km

Läntinen Tarvonsilta (Swedish: Västra Tarvobron) is a 144-meter-long and 6-meter-wide, very scenic bridge between the island of Pellavaniemi and Tarvo in Espoo. On the east side of Tarvo lies Itäinen …

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21.8 km

Elfvikin Birdwatching Tower

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Elfvik bird watching tower is an excellent place for bird watching in Laajalahti. The tower is located along the Villa Elfvik nature trail, about 700 meters long. Next to the …

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24.4 km

Maarin Torni Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Roll along beautifully winding gravel roads along the shoreline and enjoy nature. There is also a great viewpoint right here for bird watching.

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25.6 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

26.3 km

Otaniemi Coastal Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice coastal trail around Aalto University campus.

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30.2 km

Westendin uimaranta

Beach

30.5 km

Espoo Waterfront Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful gravel paths by the seaside. There are some nice cafes along the route. I won't recommend to cycle this road in the weekends or in the afternoon of a sunny day cause it's gonna be crowded.

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36.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

8.04 km

2.84 km

2.74 km

1.92 km

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

9.33 km

899 m

700 m

260 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

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Comments

August 19, 2024,Helsinki – Seurasaarenselkä & Laajalahti

After a short drive from my hotel near the main station via Bana to Töölö, I stopped off at Café Regatta as usual for refreshment. Highly recommended. I skipped the Seurasaari museum island because cycling is not allowed there. But a visit on foot is worthwhile in summer and winter!
Then continue anti-clockwise around the huge bay in the west …

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