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St. Mary’s Church of Lappee – Sunset View Over Lake Saimaa loop from Lappeenranta

St. Mary’s Church of Lappee – Sunset View Over Lake Saimaa loop from Lappeenranta

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St. Mary’s Church of Lappee – Sunset View Over Lake Saimaa loop from Lappeenranta

02:52

56.2km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 26.3 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.42 km

St. Mary’s Church of Lappee

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Mary’s Church of Lappee is a unique natural and cultural site of the Saimaa Geopark, located in central Lappeenranta. Built in 1794 by Juhana Salonen, it is the only wooden double cruciform church from the 18th century in Finland. The church is surrounded by an old cemetery and offers insight into traditional craftsmanship and regional history. It's easily accessible by bike via city streets, making it a convenient cultural stop for cyclists.

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2.68 km

Sunset View Over Lake Saimaa

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take part of Saimaa cycle tour or just ride around this great lakeland.

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26.2 km

Saimaa Canal

Highlight • River

The Saimaa Canal is a major waterway connecting Lake Saimaa to the Gulf of Finland, stretching from Lappeenranta to Vyborg. It's a popular cycling route thanks to the scenic towpaths and light traffic roads that run alongside it. The canal features several locks, and you can often watch boats being raised or lowered, especially in summer.
There is a unique self-winding bike ferry that allows cyclists to cross the waterway manually. It’s a small platform on a cable system, operated by pulling yourself across using a hand-crank or rope. This ferry adds a bit of adventure to your ride, but rememeber, the crossing is at your own risk.

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28.7 km

View of the Saimaa Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Canal connects the huge Saimaa Lake area to the Gulf of Finland. Parts of the canal are in the Soviet(later Russia)-occupied Karelia since the end of 2nd world war.

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30.7 km

Nuijamaa Border Crossing

Highlight • Structure

30.9 km

Rapattilantie Gravel Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

little traffic, rolling hills, ~2 km of asphalt in both ends, the rest is smooth gravel with plenty of avoidable potholes (roadbikeable but keep your eyes open), part of the original road from Viborg to Lappeenranta (the milestones indicate the distance to Lappeenranta and the border following the original road, add 3–4 km for Nuijamaa)

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44.4 km

Vanha Viipurintie

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This road offers an immersive experience in Finland's natural beauty, with opportunities to explore dense forests, tranquil lakes, and see diverse wildlife in their habitats.

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55.9 km

Lappeenranta

Highlight • Settlement

Lappeenranta is a lively city in South Karelia, located by Lake Saimaa, and offers a great mix of urban services and natural attractions for cyclists. The historic fortress area, harbour promenade, and sandy beaches are all worth a stop. From the city, you can access several well-maintained cycling routes, including stretches of the Saimaa Cycle Tour. The terrain is mostly flat with some gentle hills, and surfaces range from smooth asphalt to light gravel, suitable for trekking or cross bikes. It’s a good place to stock up on supplies or enjoy a proper meal before heading into more quiet rural areas.

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56.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

17.5 km

15.3 km

1.85 km

534 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

24.1 km

4.84 km

2.02 km

614 m

148 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

23°C

18°C

69 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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St. Mary’s Church of Lappee – Sunset View Over Lake Saimaa loop from Lappeenranta

St. Mary’s Church of Lappee

Sunset View Over Lake Saimaa

Saimaa Canal

View of the Saimaa Canal

Nuijamaa Border Crossing

Rapattilantie Gravel Road

Vanha Viipurintie

Lappeenranta

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