Into the Wild - From Lieksa to Koli

The adventure takes you on an 87.9-kilometer gravel ride from Lieksa all the way to the iconic peaks of Koli. Ahead are mostly paved roads and varying scenery that rewards every kilometer you pedal.

Start with a time travel at the Pielinen open-air museum, continue through peaceful forests, lakeside landscapes, and rolling hills. Stop by the shore of Vuonislahden to admire the views of Pielinen and Koli — why not take a swim!

Cross the Ahveninen bridge and enjoy the scenery, pause at the Red House among handicrafts, coffee, and farm animals. Rest by the Herajoki river or refresh yourself at Likolahti beach and campfire spot before the final ascent.

This route requires strong legs and a love of nature. Hop on the saddle — adventure awaits! 🚴‍♀️✨

1. Drive southeast on the junction road. Follow 377 m – total 377 m
2. Turn left and follow the bike path. Follow 37 m – total 414 m
3. Turn left and follow the bike path. Follow 529 m – total 943 m
4. Turn right and follow the bike path. Follow 81 m – total 1.02 km
5. Turn right onto Pappilantie. Follow 170 m – total 1.19 km
6. Make a U-turn and continue on Pappilantie. Follow 57 m – total 1.25 km
7. Continue straight on the bike path. Follow 117 m – total 1.37 km
8. Turn right and follow the bike path. Follow 324 m – total 1.69 km
9. Continue straight onto Timitrantie 5251. Follow 196 m – total 1.89 km
10. Turn left onto Lepolantie 15849. Follow 4 km – total 5.89 km
11. Turn right onto Märäjälahdentie 15847. Follow 3.76 km – total 9.65 km
12. Turn right onto Tiensuuntie 5071. Follow 7.51 km – total 17.2 km
13. Turn left onto Siikasuontie 15843. Follow 3.10 km – total 20.3 km
14. At the intersection turn right and continue on Siikasuontie 15843. Follow 23 m – total 20.3 km
15. Continue straight on Lapalientie 15843. Follow 1.78 km – total 22.1 km
16. Turn left onto Vuonislahdentie 5071. Follow 9.51 km – total 31.6 km
17. Turn left onto Kelväntie 5071. Follow 7.11 km – total 38.7 km
18. Continue straight on Museotie 5077. Follow 5.21 km – total 43.9 km
19. Turn left onto Lehtolantie. Follow 445 m – total 44.4 km
20. Turn right onto Ahvenisentie 518. Follow 2.13 km – total 46.5 km
21. Turn left onto Haapalahdenraitti. Follow 4.00 km – total 50.5 km
22. Continue straight on Haapalahdentie 15747. Follow 3.29 km – total 53.8 km
23. Turn left onto Ahvenisentie 518. Follow 3.43 km – total 57.2 km
24. Turn right onto Romppalantie 515. Follow 1.51 km – total 58.7 km
25. Turn right onto Murikantie. Follow 1.46 km – total 60.2 km
26. At the intersection turn right and continue on Murikantie. Follow 832 m – total 61.0 km
27. Continue straight on Koussantie. Follow 479 m – total 61.5 km
28. Turn right onto Herajoentie 15745. Follow 142 m – total 61.7 km
29. Turn right and continue on Herajoentie 15745. Follow 1.80 km – total 63.5 km
30. At the intersection turn right and continue on Herajoentie 15745. Follow 5.09 km – total 68.6 km
31. Turn left and continue on Herajoentie 15745. Follow 468 m – total 69.0 km
32. Turn right onto Kaunislahdentie. Follow 2.35 km – total 71.4 km
33. At the intersection turn left onto Rantatie (Koli). Follow 2.13 km – total 73.5 km
34. At the intersection turn right and continue on Rantatie (Koli). Follow 5.73 km – total 79.2 km
35. Turn right onto Rantatie. Follow 3.51 km – total 82.8 km
36. Turn right onto the path. Follow 34 m – total 82.8 km
37. Make a U-turn and continue on the path. Follow 34 m – total 82.8 km
38. Turn right onto Rantatie. Follow 889 m – total 83.7 km
39. At the intersection turn right and continue on Rantatie. Follow 1.91 km – total 85.6 km
40. Keep left on Rantatie 5046. Follow 149 m – total 85.8 km
41. At the intersection continue straight on the road. Follow 92 m – total 85.9 km
42. Turn right and follow the bike path. Follow 934 m – total 86.8 km
43. Turn left and follow the bike path. Follow 1.11 km – total 87.9 km
44. Turn left and follow the bike path. Follow 61 m – total 88.0 km
45. Continue straight on Ylä-Kolintie 5040. Follow 38 m – total 88.0 km