Description of the destination:
This route collects the best sights and services on round trip. At Kärnäkoski you’ll see General Suvorov’s fortress and a mill museum, at Partakoski you’ll fall for the traditional landscape and can enjoy beverages from the restaurant Partaranta. Finally at Savitaipale town you can consume all the services that a typical small Finnish town offers.
Description of the route:
The roads to follow on this cycling trip are: first Kopinniementie and right to Kuivasensaarentie. Then right to Korholantie and right to Kurhilantie. Next right to Kivistöntie, right to Sammakontie and right to Koskeintie. Then you’ll be on an asphalted Partakoskentie and reach Kärnäkoski and Partakoski. Next you’ll turn back and follow Partakoskentie to the Savitaipale town. From there follow Taipalsaarentie, turn left to Kurhilantie and you’ll be on familiar roads that you travelled in the beginning of this trip.
Additional info:
Kärnäkoski: https://www.visitsavitaipale.fi/en/listing/karnakoski-fortress-and-mill/
Partakoski: http://www.partakoskenkylat.fi/en/etusivu
Savitaipale: https://www.visitsavitaipale.fi/en/
Route details on a map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42307237
Route length: 55 km
Duration: 5 hours with relaxed cycling speed.
Difficulty level: Challenging.