View of Jätkänkynttilä Bridge – Alakorkalo Beach loop from Saarenkylä

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View of Jätkänkynttilä Bridge – Alakorkalo Beach loop from Saarenkylä

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View of Jätkänkynttilä Bridge – Alakorkalo Beach loop from Saarenkylä

02:17

38.9km

190m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.9 km for 197 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.56 km

View of Jätkänkynttilä Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you can enjoy the good view. The bridge connects the city center with the surrounding area.

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17.7 km

Kemijoki crossing

Highlight • Settlement

A visit to the Arktikum Museum

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19.7 km

View of the Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

22.2 km

Rovaniemi City Sign

Highlight • Monument

At the beginning of the city you will find the shield. From here the polar circle border is not that far.

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27.7 km

Alakorkalo Beach

Highlight • Beach

Small, scenic beach with wheelchair-accessible access and facilities.

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34.7 km

Angry Birds Activity Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautifully designed playground in angry birds style. For all ages.
Source:
visitrovaniemi.fi/attraction/angry-birds-activity-park

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35.1 km

Lumberjack Candle Bridge (Jätkänkynttilä)

Highlight • Bridge

Iconic cable-stayed bridge in Rovaniemi, known as the Lumberjack Candle Bridge (Jätkänkynttilä). A local landmark and great photo stop over the Kemijoki River.

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37.9 km

View of the River from the Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely views of the Kemijoki river from the bridge, with a smooth, spacious bike path running across.

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38.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

11.0 km

634 m

326 m

Surfaces

33.1 km

5.31 km

382 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

7°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

July 4, 2023,Okolice Rovaniemi cd

Unfortunately today it was raining for most of the day but as soon as the sun appeared.... Unfortunately I didn't make it back before the second round of rain 😜 but it was fun anyway

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