Hattusaari loop, 45 km

Hattusaari Gravel Getaway is a challenging route rewarding you with peaceful nature and breathtaking lake views. The route meanders along rolling gravel roads, in places nearly brushing the shore of Pielinen.

Along the way, hidden sandy beaches await — perfect for swimming on a warm day or refreshing wading. The Hattusaari scenic road is like a secret path: greenery, flowers, and the evening sun make the scenery unforgettable.

Good fitness is needed, and in some parts you may need to walk your bike — but every pedal stroke brings you closer to this peace and the beauty of nature.

Bring water, snacks, and an adventurous spirit — Hattusaari awaits! 🚴‍♀️✨

Free parking. Please use the parking areas next to the church or the ones intended for hikers on Rantatie 6 instead of the shop's parking lot to avoid unnecessary congestion in the shop's yard.

The route starts along the ski tracks of Koli toward Loma-Koli and the camping area. Along the Pielinen shore, you alternate between gravel roads and ski tracks as well as short stretches of path. When turning towards Hattusaari, you enter the out-and-back section. The turning point in Hattusaari is the Hattusaari Rantamajat tourist farm. The island isthmus is uniquely scenic. On the out-and-back route, you get to admire the landscape of Pielinen stretching far into the distance from several viewpoints. On the return trip, the route makes a small loop via the Niinilahti tourist farm. After the Mäkinen return transfer, the route still goes through the Jänisvaara Farm tourism facility proceeding to a forest road and a breathtaking lake view from a height. The forest road makes a steep descent from the heights to the zone of lakeside villas on Pielinen. A narrow gravel road again cuts through a narrow water-bordered isthmus toward the Merilänrannantie intersection. The last segment heads toward Räsävaara and the highest point of the entire route. If you have enough energy, you can still stop by the Räsävaara lookout tower before the downhill section towards the village of Koli.

1. On the connector road, head northwestFollow 25 m – total 25 m
2. Turn left and follow the streetFollow 17 m – total 42 m
3. Turn right onto Ylä-Kolintie, 5040Follow 38 m – total 80 m
4. Turn right and follow the bike pathFollow 1.53 km – total 1.67 km
5. Turn left and follow the pathFollow 1.40 km – total 3.07 km
6. At the fork, turn left and follow the pathFollow 3.57 km – total 6.64 km
7. Turn right and follow the pathFollow 326 m – total 6.97 km
8. At the fork, turn left and follow the pathFollow 637 m – total 7.61 km
9. Continue straight onto Merilänrannantie, 504Follow 55 m – total 7.67 km
10. Turn right onto the streetFollow 36 m – total 7.70 km
11. At the fork, turn right and follow the streetFollow 90 m – total 7.79 km
12. Turn left onto Hiekkaniementie, 5047Follow 637 m – total 8.43 km
13. At the fork, turn left onto the streetFollow 31 m – total 8.46 km
14. Turn right and follow the streetFollow 60 m – total 8.52 km
15. Turn left and follow the pathFollow 134 m – total 8.66 km
16. Turn left and follow the streetFollow 86 m – total 8.74 km
17. Turn right and follow the pathFollow 440 m – total 9.18 km
18. Turn left and follow the pathFollow 287 m – total 9.47 km
19. Turn left and follow the streetFollow 184 m – total 9.66 km
20. Turn right onto KärännäntieFollow 425 m – total 10.1 km
21. Turn right onto MustarintasentieFollow 130 m – total 10.2 km
22. Turn left and follow MustarintasentieFollow 379 m – total 10.6 km
23. Turn left onto the path (Singletrack, S0)Follow 29 m – total 10.6 km
24. Sharp right and follow the pathFollow 445 m – total 11.1 km
25. Turn right onto MultivieruntieFollow 102 m – total 11.2 km
26. Turn left onto the pathFollow 669 m – total 11.8 km
27. Turn left and follow the streetFollow 392 m – total 12.2 km
28. Turn right and follow the streetFollow 57 m – total 12.3 km
29. Turn right onto HäkinniementieFollow 404 m – total 12.7 km
30. Continue straight on the pathFollow 1.19 km – total 13.9 km
31. Turn right onto KortelahdentieFollow 1.98 km – total 15.9 km
32. Turn right onto Niinilahdentie, 15829Follow 1.65 km – total 17.5 km
33. At the fork, turn right and follow Niinilahdentie, 15829Follow 2.49 km – total 20.0 km
34. Continue straight on NiinilahdentieFollow 334 m – total 20.4 km
35. Continue straight to HattusaariFollow 591 m – total 20.9 km
36. Turn around and follow HattusaariFollow 688 m – total 21.6 km
37. Turn around on NiinilahdentieFollow 96 m – total 21.7 km
38. Turn around and follow NiinilahdentieFollow 334 m – total 22.1 km
39. Continue straight on Niinilahdentie, 15829Follow 992 m – total 23.1 km
40. Turn right onto the streetFollow 601 m – total 23.7 km
41. At the fork, turn left and follow the pathFollow 120 m – total 23.8 km
42. Turn right onto Niinilahdentie, 15829Follow 3.74 km – total 27.5 km
43. Turn right onto JänisvaarantieFollow 1.05 km – total 28.6 km
44. Continue straight on the roadFollow 822 m – total 29.4 km
45. Turn left onto LänsirannantieFollow 636 m – total 30.0 km
46. At the fork, turn right and follow LänsirannantieFollow 500 m – total 30.5 km
47. Turn left and follow LänsirannantieFollow 1.32 km – total 31.9 km
48. Continue straight onto Savikyläntie, 15807Follow 623 m – total 32.5 km
49. Turn right onto Lahnalammentie, 15829Follow 3.98 km – total 36.5 km
50. Turn right onto the bike pathFollow 1.08 km – total 37.5 km
51. Turn left and follow the bike pathFollow 61 m – total 37.6 km
52. Continue straight onto Ylä-Kolintie, 5040Follow 38 m – total 37.6 km
53. Turn left onto the streetFollow 17 m – total 37.7 km
54. Turn right and follow the pathFollow 25 m – total 37.7 km