Gravel Bike
|Lieksa
Puuruu route, Lieksa
Experience some of the most beautiful rural landscapes around Puuruu Lake.
Description
The Puuruu circular route runs along little-used gravel roads. Along the way there are a few beaches and campfire spots. Forest mushrooms and berries grow in the forests along the route. You can also camp with a tent (Everyman's rights) in several natural spots.
Stay also in the charming village of Nurmijärvi, where there is the traditional Annukka's bar and village shop as well as a tiny Old Fire Station ice cream kiosk. For longer stays, you can find accommodation at Jongunjoen Travel or Eräkeskus Wilderness Lodge.
Location & Parking
Free parking. Motorhome travel park spaces available.
Directions
The route starts from the Kivivaara intersection parking lot. Next to the parking lot there is a lean-to shelter and campfire spot, as well as a boat and canoe launch area. Drive about 3 km towards Kivivaara, then turn right towards Ruuna. Drive this road about 3.5 km, then turn right.
About halfway along the route, after about 10 km, it is possible to turn right onto a side road that leads to a campfire spot. If you do not want to stop at the campfire spot, continue straight. Turn right at all the following intersections until you reach Alakyläntie. Along Alakyläntie is the Nurmijärvi sandy beach. At the end of Alakyläntie turn left and drive back to the Kivivaara intersection parking lot.