Jaakko’s route
A longer road ride through Ruokolahti and Äitsaari, with lake scenery and rural roads.
Route and details ↗PYÖRÄILY · CYCLING · IMATRARide into the landscape.
Ride into the landscape.
Return to your own space.
Road rides, gravel lanes and forest trails around Lake Saimaa and the River Vuoksi. Saimaa LIFE & LIGHT in Ukonniemi is your base for a cycling holiday, event weekend or training camp.
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Find your route ↗Road · gravel · MTBChoose your dates ↗Cycling events in 2027Stay with your bike ↗Your own kitchen · laundry
ROAD · GRAVEL · MTB · TOURINGOne base.
ROAD · approx. 87 km ROAD · approx. 76 km GRAVEL · approx. 103 km GRAVEL · approx. 56 km MTB · 4 trails LEISURE · at your own pace
One base.
Many ways to ride.
Choose a route to suit your bike, fitness and the day ahead. Distances below refer to the named routes; allow extra distance to reach their starting points from your apartment.
Ahola–Ilottula
A fully paved route towards Joutseno and Ilottula. Part of the ride follows cycle paths.
Route and details ↗Imatra–Lappeenranta border route
A longer gravel-focused day through the border-region landscape. Check the route map and prepare for the full distance.
Route and details ↗Imatra’s southern point
A shorter gravel option exploring the landscape south of the city. One possible ride in a week of cycling.
Route and details ↗Ukonniemi multi-use trails
Ukonniemi 5 km, Lammassaari 4.5 km, Mustalampi about 9 km and Karhukallio under 2 km. Rocky sections on Mustalampi require mountain-biking skills.
Route and details ↗Along the River Vuoksi
A riverside route combining gravel and asphalt, with scenery and places to pause on a relaxed day out.
Route and details ↗Check current maps, surfaces and traffic before setting off: some sections use busier roads. Share multi-use trails with walkers and runners. In winter, use routes open to cycling, not cross-country ski tracks.
SAIMAA · VUOKSI · UKONNIEMIFrom lakeshore to forest.
From lakeshore to forest.
And days off the bike.
Saimaa archipelago routes. Combine shoreline roads, islands and waterside breaks. Ferry services are seasonal: check operating dates and timetables before planning your ride.
Pumptrack and bike park. The Karhumäki pumptrack in Ukonniemi is at Lammassaarentie 5. Saimaa Bikepark in Ruokolahti offers another option for more adventurous riding; check opening hours, tickets and equipment with the operator.
Walking and trail running. Ukonniemi, Lammassaari, Mustalampi and Karhukallio have shared trails for an outing with accompanying family, too. Check winter conditions and permitted use separately.
2027 EVENT CALENDARA reason to come.
A reason to come.
Time to stay.
Give yourself time around the event: arrive, prepare, ride and recover. For a three-night visit or a week away, we can plan accommodation and meals around your group’s schedule.
05–06 / 032027
Saimaa Winter Trail
Winter mountain biking and trail running in Ukonniemi on 5–6 March 2027. Check categories, programme and conditions with the organiser.
Programme and registration ↗09–10 / 072027
Saimaa Cycle Tour
A major road-cycling event on 9–10 July 2027, with 300, 150 and 90 km options. This is a shared cycling experience, not a race. Choose a distance suited to your fitness.
Programme and registration ↗11 / 072027
Saimaa Gravel Tour
Head onto gravel on Sunday 11 July 2027: 160, 110 or 65 km. Make the event part of a longer cycling holiday around Saimaa.
Programme and registration ↗More events: follow the Imatra MTB organiser and the city’s cycling calendar. We publish the next event date only after the organiser confirms it.
SAIMAA LIFE & LIGHTYour bike nearby.
Your bike nearby.
Your own rhythm.
You can bring your own valuable bike inside the apartment. Alternatively, keep it beside your entrance with your own lock. Tell us how many bikes you are bringing so we can agree practical arrangements and a suitable apartment allocation.
Kitchen and group meals
An early breakfast, ride snacks and a recovery meal on your own schedule. We also arrange meals for groups of any size; agree timings and arrangements with us in advance.
Fresh kit for tomorrow
Every apartment has a washing machine. LIGHT also has a drying cabinet. Separate bedrooms and your own living area make a longer cycling stay easier.
Recovery and departure
LIFE apartments have a private sauna. A separate sauna and late check-out can be requested subject to availability. Prices are confirmed in your offer.
APARTMENTS AROUND YOUR GROUPThe right apartments.
The right apartments.
A clear bed plan.
LIFE · your own sauna
25 apartments in 8 types, from 44 to 103 m². One to three bedrooms, a private kitchen, washing machine and terrace or balcony. Every apartment has a sauna. We match the bed layout to your group size and need for privacy.
Explore apartments →LIGHT · 4, 6 or 8 beds
18 ground-floor apartments. Each has 47.5 m², two bedrooms, a kitchen, washing machine and drying cabinet. The four-person type has four single beds; the six- and eight-person types also use bunk beds. The separate sauna complex is booked independently.
Explore apartments →Bed capacity is different from the number of private bedrooms. Your proposal includes an apartment allocation and bed layout suited to your group.
Tell us your dates, riders and plans.
Include your group size, number of bikes, preferred bed allocation and meal requirements. We will suggest suitable apartments and services. Event registration is arranged separately with the organiser.
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