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Taipalsaari

Lappeenranta Sandcastle – St. Mary’s Church of Lappee loop from Suur-Saimaantie 233

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Bike touring routes & trails
Finland
Southern Finland
Taipalsaari

Lappeenranta Sandcastle – St. Mary’s Church of Lappee loop from Suur-Saimaantie 233

Moderate

4.0

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Lappeenranta Sandcastle – St. Mary’s Church of Lappee loop from Suur-Saimaantie 233

02:28

41.4km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.74 km

Scenic Cycling Route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

You can cycle from island to island across the beautiful lake landscape on the Scenic Cycling Route.

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2

8.54 km

Linnanvuori

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3

10.3 km

Beautiful lakeside view

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Wonderful place by the water to rest and rest.

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16.2 km

Lappeenranta Sandcastle

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The area is freely accessible at the end of the harbor. Very admirable what artists can do with sand here. Very beautiful sand formations. In 2023, they were fairy tale characters.

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17.5 km

St. Mary’s Church of Lappee

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St. Mary’s Church of Lappee is a unique natural and cultural site of the Saimaa Geopark, located in central Lappeenranta. Built in 1794 by Juhana Salonen, it is the only …

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18.1 km

Lappeenranta Marina

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"bike boulevard" along lake Saimaa

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18.8 km

Myllysaari beach

Beach

8

24.5 km

View from Luukkaansalmi Bridge

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The Luukkaansalmi Bridge in Lappeenranta spans a narrow strait connecting Lake Saimaa to the wider canal system and offers wide views over the water. It’s a key crossing point for …

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24.9 km

Vehkataipaleentie Road

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Winding and gently rolling drive through stunning nature (as seen in the “Bordertown” opening credits). You can enjoy nice views especially from the bridge in the southern end. Moderate traffic, …

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41.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

19.6 km

1.15 km

168 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.4 km

9.49 km

206 m

160 m

139 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 4 July

19°C

14°C

58 %

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