Saimaa by Cycle: Bread Maker Loop

North Karelia
Distance
52 km
Duration
2-5 hours
Total ascent
270m
Highest point
132m
% Unpaved
80 %
% Singletrack
0 %
Difficulty (1-10)
1
% Rideable
100 %
Bread Maker Loop (52 km) offers a diverse cycling experience through the beautiful rural landscapes of Liperi. Highlights of the route include idyllic gravel roads, the lakeside scenery of Kirkkolahti harbour and the charming Ollilan Tupa café.

Bread Maker Loop is a 52-kilometre cycling route that combines beautiful countryside scenery with local history. The route follows flat agricultural landscapes and narrow, idyllic gravel roads, complemented by 12 kilometres of asphalt sections. Along the way, riders can stop to enjoy the services of Liperi church village, the harbour scenery of Kirkkolahti or the charming summer café at Ollilan Tupa. Horse and cattle pastures along the route add to the rural atmosphere. This route is suitable for riders with basic fitness and offers a balanced combination of peaceful riding and light exercise — a perfect way to explore the landscapes of Ylämylly and Liperi.

  • Kirkkolahti bay and summer restaurant
  • Ollilan tupa (summer cafe, farm animals, Bnb)
  • Cafe Mocca
  • Heinosen leipomo cafe
  • Agricultural landscapes