St. Olaf's Church of Yläne – Sandy Beach on Lake Pyhäjärvi loop from Säkylä

Finland

Western Finland

Säkylä

St. Olaf's Church of Yläne – Sandy Beach on Lake Pyhäjärvi loop from Säkylä

Hard

riders

St. Olaf's Church of Yläne – Sandy Beach on Lake Pyhäjärvi loop from Säkylä

05:34

85.3km

360m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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884 m

Säkylä

Highlight • Settlement

Säkylä is a scenic town located between Lakes Pyhäjärvi and Köyliönjärvi. It’s popular for outdoor activities and is often called “Little Lapland,” thanks to its winter sports on the frozen Köyliönjärvi. Local events like the “Kaislikossa Kuhisee” summer festival add a lively cultural touch to this peaceful lakeside destination.

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1.21 km

Säkylä

Highlight • Settlement

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4.82 km

Birch Grove with Wildflowers

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful to look at

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27.4 km

St. Olaf's Church of Yläne

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Olaf's Church, built in 1782, was built by Mikael Piimänen. Yläne Church, named after a Norwegian saint, is a wooden church built on stones.

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32.0 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Access to the lake if you want to get away from the two campsites nearby

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32.8 km

Sandy Beach on Lake Pyhäjärvi

Highlight • Beach

Direct access to the water, BUT, directly beside an event venue and RV park. Continue along the track to the east corner of the lake if you want something less sunny but more secluded.

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33.8 km

Säkylän Pyhäjärvi

Highlight • Lake

73.2 km

Lohiluoma

Beach

73.5 km

Beach

74.1 km

Luonnonsuojelualue

Nature Reserve

81.2 km

Lake Pyhäjärvi

Highlight • Lake

Lake Pyhäjärvi is the largest lake in the region. Its clean waters make it a popular spot for swimming during the summer months. In winter, the lake often freezes over, allowing for ice skating and other snowy activities.

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85.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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