The most beautiful gravel adventure of the summer
Gravel Cycling Event
August 14–15, 2026 Koli, Lieksa
National landscape, undulating route, gravel in all its forms – Sorahiisi offers gravel biking on Europe's best roads in the Lieksa and Koli area.
Once you get to Koli, it’s time to really hit the road! The shorter Sunset Ride and the Sorahiisi 160 offer hand-picked cycling routes with something for everyone, as well as an idyllic boat ride across Lake Pielinen.
There is also the Sorahiisi 320, which starts at night, covering 200 miles of gravel from Pielinen to the eastern border. In the royal class, both racing and driving are done with a spirit of adventure, and the shorter distances are pressure-free fitness rides.
Welcome to Koli! Vive le Sora!
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Sunset drive
An unforgettable evening bike ride of about 60 kilometers from the village of Koli through lake scenery and museum trails to the port of Vuonislahden. The return trip to Koli is made by boat across Lake Pielinen as the evening sun sets.
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Sorahiisi 160
160 kilometers of incredibly scenic gravel roads winding through the shadows of the hills and along the edges of the marshes. The adventure begins with a boat ride across Lake Pielinen, and the journey naturally ends at the summit of Koli.
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Sorahiisi 320
The Sorahiiden Royal Class is a 320-kilometer gravel adventure that winds through the rugged wilderness landscapes and gravel roads of Lieksa. The adventure begins as night falls, with competitors setting off at the break of dawn on a summer morning. The finish line lies at the summit of Koli.
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