Rutalahti – Leivonmäki loop from Harjunlahti

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Rutalahti – Leivonmäki loop from Harjunlahti

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Rutalahti – Leivonmäki loop from Harjunlahti

02:30

38.4km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Leivonmäen kansallispuisto

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Parking

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