The Oxroad of Häme, bike trail
70 km
Hämeenlinna
Hämeen Härkätie (Häme Ox Road) is one of the oldest roads in the country, and its early phases date back far beyond the medieval times, all the way back to the Viking era in the 9th century.
Distance
70 km
% Unpaved
14 %
Duration
13 hours
Total ascent
492m
Difficulty (1-10)
3
Highest point
153m- The route is good for cycling from May to the end of October.
- You should dress according to the weather, have a separate jacket for the breaks, as well as something to eat and drink because of the long distances. The route is partly lit, but you should take a headlamp or a bicycle lamp if you plan to cycle in the dark. The journey is fairly long, and it is worth packing a tyre repair kit and a bicycle pump because of the long distances. Reflective clothing and reflectors are also recommended, especially after dusk falls.
- The trail starts from the village of Letku, which is located along Highway 2. The village of Letku is signposted from the highway along the Ox Road of Häme (road number 2824).
- You can also start the trail from the castle grounds in Hämeenlinna.
The Oxroad of Häme trail is suitable for more experienced cyclists. On the way, you can explore small villages of Häme region and their history in a beautiful countryside scenery.
The trail has been marked from beginning to end with the large brown signs of Ox Road of Häme. These signs can be found at all junctions, which makes the trail easy to follow. You can also start the route from Hämeenlinna. The route is only a small section of the Ox Road of Häme, and, if you so wish, it is easy to continue longer along the road, perhaps all the way to Turku. It is worth noting that the Ox Road is relatively narrow in parts, and it does not have a separate pavement for pedestrians and cyclists. There are some services along the route, but outside the high season they are rarely available, or open only to order.
Some of the distances between Hämeenlinna and the village of Letku:
Hämeenlinna – Renko 20 km
Renko – Porras 36 km
Porras – Letku village 13 km
The trail has been marked from beginning to end with the large brown signs of Ox Road of Häme. These signs can be found at all junctions, which makes the trail easy to follow. You can also start the route from Hämeenlinna. The route is only a small section of the Ox Road of Häme, and, if you so wish, it is easy to continue longer along the road, perhaps all the way to Turku. It is worth noting that the Ox Road is relatively narrow in parts, and it does not have a separate pavement for pedestrians and cyclists. There are some services along the route, but outside the high season they are rarely available, or open only to order.
Some of the distances between Hämeenlinna and the village of Letku:
Hämeenlinna – Renko 20 km
Renko – Porras 36 km
Porras – Letku village 13 km