The Imatra Rapids – Imatran Valtionhotelli loop from Imatra

The Imatra Rapids – Imatran Valtionhotelli loop from Imatra

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The Imatra Rapids – Imatran Valtionhotelli loop from Imatra

02:31

55.2km

290m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.83 km for 100 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.42 km

Imatrankoskentie

Highlight • Bridge

After all the excitement of the Imatra Rapids, this bridge crossing may seem a little tame. Nonetheless, you're provided with nice views along the Vuoski.

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3.61 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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3.71 km

imatra.fi/en/News/2018_a-06D-artwork-is-painted-in-Inkerinaukio-Pool
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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3.88 km

3D Rapids Mural at Imatra Fountain

Highlight • Monument

even with photo points for the best shot

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3.97 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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7.76 km

Aholantie Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

not much traffic, gently rolling hills, whole road getting new asphalt this month (stay away until August)

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19.6 km

Hinkanranta

Highlight • Beach

Hinkanranta sits right on the edge of Finland's largest lake, offering wide open water views and clear, clean water.

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36.9 km

Rantatie — road and bike path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

quiet side road, bike path now all the way, asphalt okay maybe marginally better on the path, for faster riding definitely use the roadway though

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55.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

18.0 km

1.69 km

1.55 km

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.8 km

5.74 km

3.49 km

159 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

9°C

-2°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

July 6, 2023,Saimaa cycle tour warmup #2

The young afternoon greeted me with a flat front tire quite close to the planned descent. Quickly learned a few decent Finnish curses from the locals and finished them just in time. With that, the spare hose was history. The group was significantly larger than yesterday and so it was divided into three. In addition, we drove "more civilized". After …

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