Savitaipale – Sunset View Over Lake Saimaa loop from Savitaipale

Savitaipale – Sunset View Over Lake Saimaa loop from Savitaipale

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Savitaipale – Sunset View Over Lake Saimaa loop from Savitaipale

05:26

130km

770m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 68.1 km for 35 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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312 m

Savitaipale

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Savitaipale is a municipality with a good 3,200 inhabitants whose center is the town of the same name. In addition to some small shops and cafes, you can visit the …

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25.8 km

Saarentie–Kotalahdentie Lakeside Road

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Saarentie and Kotalahdentie are quiet rural roads in the Saari region of South Karelia. They offer a scenic ride with rolling hills and nice views of lakes, perfect for cyclists …

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60.2 km

Helsingintie Bike Path

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segregated path of varying standards (and vintages) with few interactions with cars (and bikes actually have the right of way where it crosses the street in the east)

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63.4 km

Marianne Park

Forest

68.2 km

Sunset View Over Lake Saimaa

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

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75.5 km

View from Luukkaansalmi Bridge

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The Luukkaansalmi Bridge in Lappeenranta spans a narrow strait connecting Lake Saimaa to the wider canal system and offers wide views over the water. It’s a key crossing point for …

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75.9 km

Vehkataipaleentie Road

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Winding and gently rolling drive through stunning nature (as seen in the “Bordertown” opening credits). You can enjoy nice views especially from the bridge in the southern end. Moderate traffic, …

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85.3 km

Mantereentie Road

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winding and gently rolling, nice scenery, not much traffic and okay asphalt

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104 km

Taipalsaari–Savitaipale Scenic Road

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not too much traffic (but not quiet either), gently rolling hills in the woods, good asphalt, makes for a nice loop from Lappeenranta if you return via Lemi village (either rt 377–3802–380 or even 13–380)

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130 km

End point

Bus stop

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