Saimaa Canal Route, Lappeenranta – cycling in the Finnish Lakeland
Saimaa Canal Route, Lappeenranta – cycling in the Finnish Lakeland
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Saimaa Canal Route, Lappeenranta – cycling in the Finnish Lakeland
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52.7km
210m
Cycling
The "Saimaa Canal Route" initially follows the course of the Saimaa Canal for a good 25 kilometers from the eastern edge of Lappeenranta. The Saimaa Canal is not only pretty to look at, but also of great historical importance.
Lake Saimaa, through which the Finnish-Russian border runs, was connected to…
Last updated: April 29, 2025
This route includes a ferry crossing
Tips
Includes a ferry crossing
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After 22.8 km for 26 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
2.92 km
Murheistenranta Beach
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4.26 km
Harbour in Lappeenranta
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6.40 km
Mälkyä Lock, Saimaa Canal
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22.7 km
Saimaa Canal
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52.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
27.5 km
19.0 km
5.02 km
1.15 km
123 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
32.3 km
15.6 km
2.81 km
1.59 km
531 m
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February 20, 2023
The "Saimaa Canal Route" initially follows the course of the Saimaa Canal for a good 25 kilometers from the eastern edge of Lappeenranta. The Saimaa Canal is not only pretty to look at, but also of great historical importance.
Lake Saimaa, through which the Finnish-Russian border runs, was connected to
Translated by Google •
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