Isojoki gravel route

Distance 93,4 km

Duration 6h 15min

Difficult

The route, also known as the Isojoki mountain bike route, mainly follows gravel-surfaced village roads and forest roads. There are no actual terrain sections on the route. There are several remote and even wilderness sections on the route where the coverage of the mobile phone network is poor, so it is advisable to take with you first aid supplies and food as well as maintenance equipment for the bike.

There are several restaurant and tourist services in the northern part of the route, and no services in the southern part. In addition to the sites in Lauhanvuori National Park, the attractions along the route include the barrier-free nature trail in Mustansaarenkeidas and several rest areas maintained by the village associations. There are several beaches along the route.

The route is maintained by the municipality of Isojoki. The route is guided to the terrain by marked signs and route signs. The guide is complemented by the GPX trail found on Outdooractive.

More about the route

Difficulty

Difficult

Distance

93,4 km

Duration

6:15 h

Ascent

157 m

Descent

157 m

Highest point

155 m

Lowest point

47 m

Information maintained by

Lauhanvuori - Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark

Plan your trip

Turn-by-turn directions

Head north on the right side of Kristiinantie along the following pedestrian/cycle lane. After about 900 m, turn right onto Poppelikuja and continue for about 300 m. The road name is now Kangasjärvi Forest Road. Continue this for about 4.5 km and then turn left. Continue on Kangasjärventie for about 1.9 km. On the right is the Kangasjärvi camping area and beach.

Continue for 1.8 km and turn right. Continue on Leppikyläntie for 7.5 km and then turn left onto Vaarainhaudan metsätie forest road. Continue for about 3 km. Turn right onto Lauhanvuorentie and continue for about 1 km. On the left, guide post to Kivijata. The route continues on Lauhanvuorentie for about 500 m,. To the left, guide posts to Aumakivi. The route continues for 1.4 km along Lauhanvuorentie and then turns left onto Lahdentie. Along Lauhanvuorentie connection to Lauhansarvi Nature Tourist Center.

Continue on Lahdentie for about 1 km, then turn left. Continue on Sarviluomantie for about 1.7 km. The road will change to the Sarviluoma - Näätäluoma forest road, which will be continued for about 2.5 km. Then turn right onto Kuusikoskentie and continue for about 3.5 km. Turn left onto Iivarinkyläntie, continue for about 350 m and turn left onto Ristiharjuntie. Continue for about 2 km and turn right onto Honkajoentie. Continue for about 300 m and then turn left onto Kodesjärventie. Continue for about 1.3 km, then the connection to the beach on Lake Kodesjärvi on the right. Continue on Kodesjärventie for 1.7 km and turn right onto Vanhanmaantie. Continue for about 550 m and turn left.

Now follows the first long forest road section. Follow the Kituneva forest road for about 7 km - there are several intersecting roads in this section, so it is advisable to follow the GPX trail or map, even though the main route is clear. At Varsaharju cross roads the right-hand track is selected. After the Kituneva forest road, turn right onto the Pökkelistö forest road, follow it for about 1.3 km and then turn left onto the Kolmihaara forest road, follow it for about 4 km until the road changes to Myllykoskentie. Follow it for about 4.5 km. You will reach the intersection of Piikkilänkyläntie, where the forest road section ends.

Turn left to connect to Mustansaarenkeidas. The route continues to the right and turns 150 meters away onto Suojoenkylätie. Continue for 4.2 km and turn left. Continue on Suojoentie for 1 km and then turn right onto Tarmaantie. Continue it for about 5 km. Turn left onto Vesijärventie and continue for 6 km. Turn right onto Kärjenkoskentie, continue for about 2.5 km and then turn right onto the Eteläjärvi forest road. Now follows the second long section of the forest roads along the route.

Continue on the Eteläjärvi forest road for about 6 km until the road changes to Rimpikangas forest road. Continue it for about 4.5 km. Turn right, continue on Rimpikankaantie for about 1 km, turn left onto the Konkarinharju forest road. Continue for 1.7 km, then turn right and follow the forest road for about 2 km, after which the second long section of the forest road is over.

Turn right, and continue for 1.2 km on Junttilantie, then turn right onto Pihlajanpuolentie and continue for about 1 km. Then turn left and continue for about 1.3 km to the end of Tuomaalantie, turn left and continue on the light traffic route for about 700 m until you are in the center of the Isojoki, near the church.

Directions

Public transport

Bus connection to Isojoki. The transportation of the bike must be agreed with Matkahuolto in advance.

By road

With your own car, follow the signs to the center of the Isojoki River.

Parking

Free parking in the church car park.

Equipment

www.lhgeopark.fi/en

Open in Outdooractive

Cultural/historical interest

Fauna