Bike touring

Bike touring is one of the most amazing ways to explore Finland – a country of thousands of lakes, forests and fells. With our map you can find all the bike touring routes in Finland. Bikeland.fi bike touring routes differ from bikepacking trails in terms of the surface. Bike touring routes run predominantly on paved roads, while bikepacking trails generally run on unpaved roads and smaller forest roads.

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Coastal Route

Coastal route takes you on a journey through the Finnish coastline and archipelago where you get to enjoy the scenic archipelago views, forests, lakes, coastal beaches, small idyllic villages, small countryside roads and well-maintained forest paths. The route is in total 220 kilometres long and includes a ferry ride between Hanko – Kasnäs – Bengtskär lighthouse island, where you get to visit the tallest lighthouse of the Nordic countries. Along the route, you can enjoy local fresh food and delicacies in the cafeterias and restaurants, stay overnight in small hotels and B&Bs and last but not least relax in Finnish saunas.

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EuroVelo

The EuroVelo cycling routes crossing Finland invite you to discover an amazing country – the rough beauty of the fells in Lapland, the dazzling lake district in central Finland, rolling hills of the south coast, and the charm of the coastal towns and the unique archipelago along the Baltic Sea. You can follow the coastline on EuroVelo 10 Baltic Sea Cycle Route, cross the country in the middle on EuroVelo 11 East Europe Route, or explore the wild areas of the eastern border on EuroVelo 13 Iron Curtain Trail!

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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.