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Koli and Pielinen Loop

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Recorded distance
199 km
Riding-time estimate
2 h 59
Journey
Recorded itinerary
Distance and timing basis

The recorded total and the leg detail need reconciliation. Inspect the leg notes before using this record for timing or navigation. Stops, delays, approach and any separate return travel add time. Basis: producer-declared routed record.

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Why this ride

Lakeside sweepers, frequent viewpoints and reliable stop density. It also links naturally to Koli National Park.

Access context

Check gravel share, wildlife risk and seasonal road works. Specific flag: seasonal; wildlife.

Seasonal context

May-Sep

Waypoint introductions and full write-ups

  1. 1. Joensuu

    Joensuu sits on the Pielisjoki River in North Karelia, close to the Russian border in eastern Finland, and it was planned from scratch. Tsar Nicholas I founded the town in 1848, and its streets are laid out in a neat grid around a central square, with a graceful town hall and a wide river promenade. It is the capital of Finnish Karelia, a region of forest and lakes, and a university town with a youthful feeling, in spite of its distance from the capital.

    Read the complete Joensuu write-up.

    Recorded stop-planning note

    May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.

    Planning note

    Joensuu sits at 0 km, early in the day. Next is Lieksa.

  2. 2. Lieksa

    Planning note

    Lieksa comes up 81 km in. Next is Joensuu.

  3. 3. Joensuu

    Return visit. Read the place description above.

    Read the complete Joensuu write-up.

    Recorded stop-planning note

    May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.

    Planning note

    199 km in you reach Joensuu.

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