Cycling

Cycling in the Borderlands – Pedal to your heart's content in stunning landscapes

Jump in the saddle and experience the region's attractions at your own pace!

Cycling is a great summer activity! In the Borderlands, you can cycle to your heart's content, enjoying the varied countryside and lake landscapes as well as interesting historical sites. From the back of a bike, the surrounding nature and local atmosphere open up in a completely new way.

Experience the historic Iron Curtain Trail:

• The region's absolute attraction for cyclists is the European-wide Iron Curtain Trail.

• This historic route runs magnificently through the Borderlands from Parikkala via Rautjärvi to Ruokolahti, taking you right next to the border through numerous places and monuments worth seeing.

Explore the municipalities' cycling offerings and routes: Whether you're a road racer, a leisurely touring cyclist or an adventurer looking for off-road trails, read more about the area's diverse cycling offerings via the links below:

• Parikkala cycling routes: visitparikkala.fi/aktiviteetit/pyoraily/

• Rautjärvi cycling and sports opportunities: rautjarvi.fi/fi/kulttury-ja-vapaa-aika/harrastukset-ja-liikunta

• Ruokolahti cycling routes: visitruokolahti.fi/fi/tekemista/pyoraily

(Photo: Markku "Marsa" Anttonen)