Imatra Pedestrian Street – The Imatra Rapids loop from VP-Kuljetus L

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South Karelia

Imatra Pedestrian Street – The Imatra Rapids loop from VP-Kuljetus L

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Imatra Pedestrian Street – The Imatra Rapids loop from VP-Kuljetus L

02:04

34.9km

190m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.4 km for 100 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.4 km

Imatran Valtionhotelli

Highlight • Castle

A unique castle-style hotel offering a wide range of services in the beautiful Imatra countryside and in a prime city location, right next to the Imatrankoski Rapids.

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15.5 km

3D Rapids Mural at Imatra Fountain

Highlight • Monument

even with photo points for the best shot

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15.6 km

Imatra Pedestrian Street

Highlight • Settlement

A small pedestrian are with plenty of shops and restaurants

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15.7 km

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Seen from the Valtionhotelli, the work of art opens up as a rapids landscape with rock holes and running water.

Looking towards the end of the Kuohu restaurant from the pool, a norpa is paddling in the water.

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15.9 km

The Imatra Rapids

Highlight • River

Imatrankoski is one of Finland’s most famous rapids and a highlight of any visit to Imatra. The dam-controlled rapids are usually opened in summer for scheduled shows, drawing crowds to …

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17.2 km

Cycle Path Along the Vuoksi River

Highlight • Cycleway

This cycle path runs along the 162-kilometre-long Vuoski River. The source of the river is in Lake Saimma and it flows through south-eastern Finland, ending in Lake Ladoga in north-western Russia.

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19.2 km

Mansikkakoski Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a bi-level rail/road bridge (top level currently closed as the railway has a new bridge) with bike paths on both sides. You can enjoy better river views from the southern side.

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24.3 km

Lammassaari Boat Harbour

Highlight • Rest Area

Lammassaari Boat Harbour in Imatra is a quiet, scenic harbour area on the shores of Lake Saimaa, ideal for a peaceful break during a cycling trip. It’s located close to …

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34.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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