Cycling

Saimaa Cycle Tour 28-29 June 2024 

The Saimaa Archipelago Route, which runs through Imatra, is a 156-kilometre-long marked route along which you can enjoy the beautiful lake landscapes of southern Saimaa, the rural atmosphere and culturally and geologically significant sites. Along the route is a 30-minute ferry connection from Sarviniemi to Kyläniemi. The Saimaa Archipelago Route connects to the Puumala Archipelago Route by road, and there is also a ferry connection from Sarviniemi to Lintusalo (Puumala).

In Imatra, you can combine cycling, holidays, and rest conveniently. To make training easier for you, we have compiled a list of our own favourites for road and gravel cycling. Check out our favourites!

Gravel - Two Towns on the Border 103 km

Gravel - The southest point of Imatra

Road - Jaakko Tour 77 km

Road - Ahola-Ilottula Tour 76 km

Imatra and its surrounding areas are a region rich in paths and varied terrain, with hundreds of kilometres of adventure for cyclists.

Four multi-use routes have been planned and marked in the Ukonniemi area in 2021.

The traditional mountain biking event Imatra MTB's 30km and 60km race maps are visible here.

Did you end up spending the holidays in Imatra and would like to explore the many cycling opportunities in the area? Bike rental is made easy in Imatra – find the most suitable option for your needs here:

Pyörävarikko - e-mtb

TuplaKasi – fatbike and e-fatbike

Vuoksen Kalastuspuisto - e-mtb

Taiga Activities – city-, hybrid-, mtb and e-mtb

Saimaa Bike Park – enduro and dh

Holiday Club Saimaa - e-fatbike

In Imatra, several companies produce guided bike tours both on the terrain and on the roads.

Discover Saimaa - versatile courses and guides also for overnight trips!

TuplaKasi Action - 3h guided nature tours by bike

Pyörävarikko Imatra - winter and mountain bike trails specialists at your service!

TaigaActivities - guided tours from Imatra Spa

In Ruokolahti, only a 20-minute drive from Imatra, you can find the downhill biking hub Saimaa Bikepark. Rent a downhill bike, take the lift all the way up to the top and enjoy the beautiful Saimaa scenery and versatile downhill trails!

The cycling conditions in Imatra are complemented by a local masterpiece – Karhumäki pumptrack. The track is well-suited for both beginners and advanced cyclists, and it offers the whole family a wonderful opportunity to spend active leisure time in the immediate vicinity of the accommodation buildings.

In the Ukonniemi sports tourism area of Imatra, there is an actively maintained 18 kilometers winter trail full of fun and suitable challenges. The meandering path through forests, past Saimaa's beaches and forest ponds will make you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Winter trails at Outdoor Active.

Looking for a technique-focused camp training for your club or friend group? Our region offers high-quality and versatile training related to cycling. Imatra Base Camp not only helps you plan a great camp, but also helps you find the best partners for your desired development goals.

The Ukonniemi testing center offers services to private individuals and groups. The testing services are intended for people exercising for fitness as well as top athletes of different sports.

The testing center services include versatile possibilities for determining health, body composition, muscle balance, respiratory and circulatory system health and the performance of the neuromuscular system. Nearly all available testing services can also be performed outside the center in a sport-specific environment.

Wattbike fitness bikes can be rented for training camps to be used in supplemental training and tests. Wattbikes are used by NHL and KHL in their official tests.

The Ukonniemi area offers a wide range of leisure time activities. For example a cruise on a sauna raft, a visit to a rope adventure park, or tailored team building programme are excellent ways to enhance the team spirit. The area also includes a Frisbee golf and golf courses, tennis courts, and two bowling alleys for leisure time activities.