Gravel Cycling
Finland is a gravel cyclist’s paradise: we have a total of 27,000 kilometers of gravel and forest roads. A gravel bike is an excellent choice for Finnish conditions—it’s well-suited for roads, gravel routes, and easy trails alike. You’ll find rideable terrain almost everywhere, with endless variation and plenty of stunning, ready-made gravel routes already available.
Bikepacking
How does a longer adventure in the heart of nature sound—speed, lakes and forests, fells and hills, countryside with charming villages, or hundreds of kilometers through wilderness landscapes? Since 2020, several long bikepacking routes have been developed in Finland. These routes differ from traditional cycle touring routes mainly by their surface type: while traditional touring favors well-maintained paved roads and stays closer to services, bikepacking routes take adventurers primarily along unpaved gravel and forest roads.
Bikepacking routes
Arctic by Cycle
Arctic by Cycle – 2000 kilometers of amazing biking adventures in Lapland
Lakeland by Cycle
Lakeland by Cycle Bikepacking Routes – Three roller coaster like bikepacking loops in the heart of Finland
South by Cycle
South by Cycle – bikepacking along the south coast of Finland
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
To make the most of your bike ride in Finland, we have compiled all the information you need in one place.
Everyman’s Rights make Finland a unique biking destination and allow for non-harmful travel and vacation in forests and natural areas. Take a closer look at the rights and responsibilities brought by the Everyman’s Rights. In Finland, cyclists often use the same paths as hikers, in which case it is important to familiarize yourself with the mountain biking etiquette before starting your cycling trip in Finland.
To get the most out of your cycling trip check out the Finland’s numerous bike friendly businesses. You regognise these bike friendly services along your route rom the Welcome Cyclist badge. There you can pump up your tires, do basic adjustments, charge the batteries of your devices and get tips on local bike paths while stopping to take a break.
