Vier-Insel-Radweg

You can set off on the route from Imatra’s travel centre, or from the tourism areas of Rauha and Ukonniemi, where there are several accommodation sites. You can also find accommodation in the centre of Imatra at Imatrankoski. 

From Vuoksi, the route continues along a pedestrian and bicycle path towards the district of Vuoksenniska, which exudes the industrial history of Imatra. The district was created at a traffic hub, and along with forest industry, developed in to a lively central business district.

The bicycle path continues past Kaukopää’s factory to the municipality of Ruokolahti and the beautiful church hill of Ruokolahti (Saimaa Geopark site), which Albert Edefelt portrayed in his famous painting Women Outside the Church at Ruokolahti. At the church hill, you will find a local history museum and Ruokolahti House, which has a summer cafe.

The route continues towards Suikkalansalmi, where the popular Suikkala dance pavilion operates during the summer. After crossing the bridge, we reach Äitsaari, you will come across agricultural tourism services along the route. It is worth visiting Äitsaari to see the prehistoric Kolmiköytinen rock painting, which dates back approximately five thousand years (Saimaa Geopark site). The painting can be found 700 metres from the road, of which half is travelled along a path.

A cable ferry will take you from Äitsaari to the next island. The peaceful dirt road in Mietinsaari leads to the southern tip of the island, where there is a lot of history. You can visit a prehistoric residential area that dates back thousands of years, and the defence line’s, Salpalinja’s, trenches that were built for the security of Finland’s eastern border after the Winter War in 1940-41 and 1944. The route’s final waterway crossing begins in Mietinsaari towards Lammassaari. The trip to Imatra’s Lammassaari is completed by boat, which must be booked in advance (bookings tel. +358 400 655 848).

When arriving to Lammassaari, cyclists may enjoy the landscapes of the naturally beautiful esker island, and marvel at the numerous kettle holes. Lammassaari is also a Saimaa Geopark site. There are several cafes and restaurants in the vicinity, some of which are only open during the summer, as well as the popular Ukonniemi beach. To end the tour, you can enjoy relaxing spa, hotel and restaurant services in the tourism area of Rauha-Ukonniemi.