Cycling

Cycling in Rajamaat – Cycle to your heart's content in wonderful landscapes

Hop in the saddle and experience the area's sights at your own pace, rolling along!

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

Experience the historic Iron Curtain Trail:

• The area's absolute highlight for cyclists is the Europe-wide Rautaesirippureitti (Iron Curtain Trail).

• This historic route splendidly traverses Rajamaat from Parikkala, through Rautjärvi, to Ruokolahti, taking you right along the border past numerous worthwhile sights and monuments.

Explore the municipalities' cycling offerings and routes: Whether you're a road racer, a relaxed touring cyclist, or an adventurer seeking 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 Exercise Opportunities: rautjarvi.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/harrastukset-ja-liikunta

• Ruokolahti Cycling Routes: visitruokolahti.fi/fi/tekemista/pyoraily

(Photo: Markku "Marsa" Anttonen)