St. Mary’s Church of Lappee – Sunset View Over Lake Saimaa loop from Lappeenranta

Finland

Southern Finland

Lappeenranta

St. Mary’s Church of Lappee – Sunset View Over Lake Saimaa loop from Lappeenranta

Moderate

riders

St. Mary’s Church of Lappee – Sunset View Over Lake Saimaa loop from Lappeenranta

02:52

56.2km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 26.3 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.42 km

St. Mary’s Church of Lappee

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Mary’s Church of Lappee is a unique natural and cultural site of the Saimaa Geopark, located in central Lappeenranta. Built in 1794 by Juhana Salonen, it is the only …

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2.68 km

Sunset View Over Lake Saimaa

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take part of Saimaa cycle tour or just ride around this great lakeland.

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26.2 km

Saimaa Canal

Highlight • River

The Saimaa Canal is a major waterway connecting Lake Saimaa to the Gulf of Finland, stretching from Lappeenranta to Vyborg. It's a popular cycling route thanks to the scenic towpaths …

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28.7 km

View of the Saimaa Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Canal connects the huge Saimaa Lake area to the Gulf of Finland. Parts of the canal are in the Soviet(later Russia)-occupied Karelia since the end of 2nd world war.

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30.7 km

Nuijamaa Border Crossing

Highlight • Structure

sadly closed since 2024 and for the foreseeable future (might last until the other side is under new management)

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30.9 km

Rapattilantie Gravel Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

little traffic, rolling hills, ~2 km of asphalt in both ends, the rest is smooth gravel with plenty of avoidable potholes (roadbikeable but keep your eyes open), part of the …

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44.4 km

Vanha Viipurintie

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This road offers an immersive experience in Finland's natural beauty, with opportunities to explore dense forests, tranquil lakes, and see diverse wildlife in their habitats.

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55.9 km

Lappeenranta

Highlight • Settlement

Lappeenranta is a lively city in South Karelia, located by Lake Saimaa, and offers a great mix of urban services and natural attractions for cyclists. The historic fortress area, harbour …

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56.2 km

End point

Train Station

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