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Kylien kertomaa cycling routeVideo: Visit Kotka-Hamina
Get on the saddle and experience a route that passes through small rural village roads. Explore historical sites. Fall in love with local nature spots. Immerse yourself in truly Finnish soulscapes.
Kylien kertomaa route is a route suitable especially for cycling that goes through the western villages of Miehikkälä municipality. The route passes small rural village roads, along which there are many historical sites from past decades and even centuries, as well as beautiful local nature spots and truly Finnish soulscapes.
The route can be cycled entirely in either direction. You can also visit just a few sites at a time. You can choose the starting point yourself. Good places to start the route are Pitkäkoski, Suur-Miehikkälä, and Lapjärvi.
The route has varied terrain and runs partly on paved roads and partly on gravel roads. The sites along the route are also accessible on foot or by car if needed.
Author’s recommendation
From the memorial of the Kalliokoski glass factory, it is worth stopping by the charming village of Kalliokoski, located right next to it, where the factory's magnificent buildings are still preserved and in use. Nearby is also a unique and cozy beach where it's nice to take a short break and even go for a swim.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Suur-Miehikkälän seurantaloSafety information
Although it is a calm route, cars and agricultural machinery move on the winding and narrow roads. Be careful and pay attention to other road users.
Tips and suggestions
There are 17 guideboards with QR codes along the route. The route is not marked in the terrain except for the guideboards. To get the most out of it, find all sites and stay on the route, make sure you have a loaded mobile device with you.
Roadbook
The route is easily accessible from four directions. Good starting points are
- When coming from Virolahti and the church village, Pitkäkosken ELVI (Kalliokoskentie 23)
- When coming from Taavetti and the church village, the memorial to the farmer-donors in Suur-Miehikkälä (Pyhällöntie 1)
- When coming from Pyhällö, the Lapjärvi festival and accommodation (Lapjärventie 390)
- When coming from Onkamaa, the intersection of Salo-Miehikkäläntie and Pakkasentie
The route can be traveled in both directions, or you can choose to visit only selected sites. In Suur-Miehikkälä, it is worth making a detour from the route to the school, the memorial to the farmer-donors, and the community hall on Soppikankaantie. You can also stop by the village shop!
Kalliokosken ruotsalainen kansakoulu
Syväjärvi beach
Orivarsalaidun
Monument to the Donation Farm Boys
Suur-Miehikkälä School
Suur-Miehikkälän seurantalo
Halmaanjärvi Beach
Suur-Miehikkälä mill and sawmill, Myllyntien scenic route
Lapjärvi party & accommodation
Messuhallinmäki
Vihinkivi
Jatulintarha
Salo-Miehikkälän seurantalo ja harrastekeskus
Hulkkianjärvi
Public transport
You can reach the location best by bike or your own car. Buses operate during school working days. You can check schedules here:
https://liikennevuorela.fi/aikataulut/
https://www.matkahuolto.fi/matkustajat/bussiaikataulut
Taxis:
Directions
The route can be accessed via highway 26 from Onkamaa, Pyhällö, and Taavetti. Those coming from Virojoki and Lappeenranta can take road 384 to Pitkäkoski or via Saivikkala (the church village) to Suur-Miehikkälä.
Parking
If you arrive by car, you can park for free at the starting points in Pitkäkoski, Suur-Miehikkälä, and Lapjärvi.
Coordinates
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Equipment
We recommend using a cycling helmet and brightly colored clothes. It is essential that your bike has lights and good reflectors for riding in the dark. Bring a water bottle and snacks with you.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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