Koli Scenic Route, 75.5 km

This challenging gravel route conveniently starts next to the parking area and invites strong cyclists to explore the countryside of Koli. The route is mostly easy gravel roads and paved sections, but in some parts you may need to walk your bike — no hurry, enjoy the journey.

Along the way, open pastures and grazing horses unfold — stop by Paimentupa for a rest or to spend the night. The geranium boxes on the old gray houses and rusty bike art invite you to take photos.

Kiviniemi camping area offers sauna and services for longer excursions — for many, this is a two or three-day trip. At Ahveninen's Red House, local handicrafts, farmyard animals, and delicious coffee moments await.

Stop by the shore of Herajoki river to relax and finish your day at the shore of Likolahti bay — the clear water of Pielinen and campfire spot are the perfect ending to your adventure. 🚴‍♀️✨

Start your ride at the parking area near Koli village church. After about 2.5 kilometers of asphalt, you dive into the world of gravel roads. The route has some short paved sections, but mostly it runs along well-maintained gravel roads. In places, there may be ruts caused by rainwater. The route has been tested with a gravel bike equipped with 40 mm wide tires. The route largely follows the Sorahiisi gravel event trail.

The route offers stunning views to distant hills, bridges over streams and rivers, rural villages, and the last 30 kilometers of Pielinen waterfront scenery. Enjoy the water and the vast views of Pielinen from the hilltops. Remember to fill your water bottles and pack snacks. Water bottles can be refilled at Kiviniemi camping area. We recommend a coffee break at Ahveninen's Red House — check opening hours in advance.

Prepare yourself for a dynamic adventure filled with climbs and descents. The varied terrain keeps the ride interesting and challenging from start to finish. The longest climbs are 1–3 kilometers, and the total ascent is actually greater than you expect!

1. On the connecting road, head southwest Follow 26 m – total 26 m
2. Turn left onto Upper Koli road, 5040 Follow 54 m – total 80 m
3. Continue straight on the bike path Follow 757 m – total 838 m
4. Turn right and follow the bike path Follow 977 m – total 1.81 km
5. Turn right onto Upper Koli road, 5040 Follow 28 m – total 1.84 km
6. Turn left onto Jerontie road, 15735 Follow 1.31 km – total 3.15 km
7. Continue straight on Kotaniemi road Follow 4.69 km – total 7.85 km
8. Turn left and follow Kotaniemi road Follow 19 m – total 7.87 km
9. Continue straight on North main road Follow 252 m – total 8.12 km
10. Turn right and follow North main road Follow 861 m – total 8.98 km
11. Turn right onto Herajärvi road Follow 2.29 km – total 11.3 km
12. Turn left onto Jerontie road, 15735 Follow 5.52 km – total 16.8 km
13. Turn left onto Pankavaarantie road Follow 2.47 km – total 19.3 km
14. Continue straight on Piilintie road Follow 1.93 km – total 21.2 km
15. Turn left onto Heräniementie road, 15732 Follow 2.40 km – total 23.6 km
16. Sharp right onto Mustalahdentie road Follow 588 m – total 24.2 km
17. Turn right and follow Mustalahdentie road Follow 903 m – total 25.1 km
18. Turn right and follow Mustalahdentie road Follow 1 km – total 26.1 km
19. Turn left and follow Mustalahdentie road Follow 217 m – total 26.3 km
20. At the fork, turn right onto road Follow 37 m – total 26.4 km
21. Turn right and follow the street Follow 74 m – total 26.4 km
22. Turn around and follow the street Follow 74 m – total 26.5 km
23. At the fork, turn left and follow the road Follow 37 m – total 26.5 km
24. Continue straight on Mustalahdentie road Follow 217 m – total 26.8 km
25. Continue straight on the road Follow 702 m – total 27.5 km
26. Turn left onto Rullintie road Follow 1.74 km – total 29.2 km
27. At the fork, turn left and follow Rullintie road Follow 3.03 km – total 32.2 km
28. Turn right and follow Rullintie road Follow 87 m – total 32.3 km
29. Turn left onto Ahvenisentie road, 515 Follow 533 m – total 32.9 km
30. Continue straight on Romppalantie road, 515 Follow 2.00 km – total 34.9 km
31. Turn right onto Hutunvaara road Follow 4.22 km – total 39.1 km
32. Turn left onto Vanhankaltimontie road, 15742 Follow 2.56 km – total 41.7 km
33. Turn right onto Romppalantie road, 515 Follow 2.88 km – total 44.5 km
34. Turn left onto Ahvenisentie road, 518 Follow 63 m – total 44.6 km
35. Turn around and follow Ahvenisentie road, 518 Follow 63 m – total 44.7 km
36. Turn right onto Romppalantie road, 515 Follow 1.51 km – total 46.2 km
37. Turn right onto Murikantie road Follow 1.46 km – total 47.6 km
38. At the fork, turn right and follow Murikantie road Follow 832 m – total 48.5 km
39. Continue straight on Koussantie road Follow 479 m – total 48.9 km
40. Turn right onto Herajoentie road, 15745 Follow 142 m – total 49.1 km
41. Turn right and follow Herajoentie road, 15745 Follow 1.80 km – total 50.9 km
42. At the fork, turn right and follow Herajoentie road, 15745 Follow 5.09 km – total 56.0 km
43. Turn left and follow Herajoentie road, 15745 Follow 468 m – total 56.5 km
44. Turn right onto Kaunislahdentie road Follow 2.35 km – total 58.8 km
45. At the fork, turn left onto Rantatie road (Koli) Follow 2.13 km – total 60.9 km
46. At the fork, turn right and follow Rantatie road (Koli) Follow 5.73 km – total 66.7 km
47. Turn right onto Rantatie road Follow 560 m – total 67.2 km
48. Turn right onto the trail Follow 56 m – total 67.3 km
49. Turn left and follow the trail Follow 1.22 km – total 68.5 km
50. Turn left and follow the trail Follow 180 m – total 68.7 km
51. Turn right onto Rantatie road Follow 1.79 km – total 70.5 km
52. Turn right onto the trail Follow 34 m – total 70.5 km
53. Turn around and follow the trail Follow 34 m – total 70.6 km
54. Turn right onto Rantatie road Follow 889 m – total 71.4 km
55. At the fork, turn right and follow Rantatie road Follow 1.91 km – total 73.4 km
56. Gentle left onto Rantatie road, 5046 Follow 149 m – total 73.5 km
57. At the intersection, continue straight on the road Follow 92 m – total 73.6 km
58. Turn right and follow the bike path Follow 934 m – total 74.5 km
59. Turn left and follow the bike path Follow 1.11 km – total 75.6 km
60. Turn left and follow the bike path Follow 61 m – total 75.7 km
61. Continue straight on Upper Koli road, 5040 Follow 38 m – total 75.7 km
62. Turn left onto the street Follow 26 m – total 75.8 km