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The river valleys cycling route in Karijoki

Distance 25,7 km
Duration 2h 0min
Easy
The river valleys cycle route runs through the valley of three rivers: Karijoki, Metsäjoki and Lappvärtinjoki. The highest hills in Ostrobothnia rise surround the valley: Pyhävuori, Susivuori and Etelävuori, as well as the highest point of Karijoki, Iso-Kakkori. The valley is know for potato cultivation. An easy detour option to the Susiluola cave. At the starting point of the route in the center of Karijoki is the Susiluola information center and the services of the municipal center.

More about the route

Difficulty
Easy
Distance
25,7 km
Duration
2:0 h
Ascent
67 m
Descent
67 m
Highest point
78 m
Lowest point
30 m
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Plan your trip

Turn onto Alakyläntie and head towards Isojoki. A light traffic lane in use in the built-up area. About 700 m away, when the light traffic stops, there is an opportunity to detour to the Karijoki village Museum on the left side of the road, where you can see one of Karijoki's old bridges. The route continues following Alakyläntie and crosses Karijoki about 100 m away. About 900 m from the intersection of four roads, continue straight. About 1.5 km away, you reach Alakylä and drive through it. After Alakylä, the Metsäjoki river is crossed, after crossing which, about 1 km away, the road goes from a field to a forest. Let's continue on the road, after about 4.4 km in Ohrikylä we cross the Lappvärtinjoki-Isojoki, after about 1 km we turn right onto Isojoentie and continue towards Kristiinakaupunki. About 3 km away, the road comes out of the forest and into a field again. About 1.5 km after this, the Lappväärtinjoki is crossed again, and after about 200 m, in the center of Dagsmark, turn right onto Åbackantie and continue towards Karijoki. After about 3.6 km, the name of the road changes to Dagsmarkintie, we continue it for about 3 km, when the road rises from the river valley to Korkiamäki in the forest. After about 800 m, you can turn left to Einoontie and turn straight towards Susiluola. The route continues for about 1.9 km on Dagmsmarkintie towards Karijoki, where you turn right onto Kristiinantie. Follow it for about 400 m until you turn right onto Alakyläntie and return to the starting point.
Public transportNo public transport. 

 

By road

Follow signage to the center of Karijoki. 

Parking

Free.

see www.lhgeopark.fi
Cultural/historical interest
Fauna
Flora
Geological highlights
Refreshment stops available
Circular route
Round trip
Scenic

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