Koli Shoreline Ride

Finland

Eastern Finland

North Karelia

Koli Shoreline Ride

Hard

5.0

(2)

riders

Koli Shoreline Ride

05:18

75.4km

770m

Gravel riding

Welcome to the classic Koli gravel cycling and bike touring route! Start your ride at the church parking lot in Koli Village. After about 2.5 kilometers on paved roads, you'll enter the world of gravel. The route includes a few short sections of asphalt, but mostly consists of well-maintained gravel…

by Koli

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Kolin kansallispuisto

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.82 km

Landscape segment – Fields and Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The scenic viewpoint offers far-reaching vistas over rolling hills. The road winds along the edge of a pasture where horses graze. The segment ends at the charming Shepherd's Cottage, a welcoming retreat offering lodging and equestrian adventures. More info: paimentupa.fi/en/paimentupa-en.

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8.88 km

Charming weathered houses line the route

Highlight • Structure

You simply must stop here to take a photo of the beautiful, grey-weathered old houses adorned with geranium flower boxes. As if that weren't enough, you'll also find a rusty bicycle sculpture on the wall.

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26.4 km

Kiviniemi Camping

Highlight • Rest Area

Barn, tent, and caravan accommodations, sauna services, equipment rentals, and guided activities are offered at Kiviniemi, next to Koli National Park. Kiviniemi is one of the popular starting and ending …

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44.6 km

The Red House at Ahveninen

Highlight • Rest Area

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of North Karelia, Ahveninen's Red House offers a delightful escape to the countryside. This traditional farmstead boasts a charming courtyard filled with treasures: a craft …

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56.4 km

Herajoki River

Highlight • River

A charming spot to pause and enjoy the soothing sounds of the river and the lush greenery.

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70.2 km

Likolahti swimming beach and campfire site

Highlight • Beach

Take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Pielinen or simply relax on the sandy beach and listen to the gentle lapping of waves. Likolahti beach and campfire …

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75.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.4 km

3.04 km

873 m

201 m

Surfaces

35.2 km

29.8 km

10.2 km

326 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

6°C

1°C

16 %

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Comments

September 10, 2024

Welcome to the classic Koli gravel cycling and bike touring route! Start your ride at the church parking lot in Koli Village. After about 2.5 kilometers on paved roads, you'll enter the world of gravel. The route includes a few short sections of asphalt, but mostly consists of well-maintained gravel