Information about trips

You can start your weekend of gravel skiing as early as Friday evening, warming up in the evening sun. The route runs from the village of Koli along the Koli coastal road to the stunning lakeside scenery of Ahveninen and via the equally breathtaking Vorna Museum Road to the village of Vuonislahti.

From Vuonislahti harbour there is a boat service back to Koli harbour. Due to the bicycle capacity of the boat, the number of participants is limited.

There is one light food and drink service point along the way, where you can grab a snack and fill your water bottles. The service point is at about 39 kilometers, after the village of Ahveninen and the bridge, on the sand of the Pielinen beach. In addition, drinks and snacks can be purchased at your own expense in the Vuonislahti harbor and on the ship.

Before the return trip, there is also a sports festival atmosphere in the harbor: that is where the Sorahiisi 320 starts its all-night journey.

The Sunset Ride is about 61 kilometers long. For experienced gravel road drivers, the route serves as a warm-up, but inexperienced drivers should reserve enough time. Google Maps indicates the driving time for the route is about 3.5 hours, and there are a lot of uphill climbs, especially on the Koli coastal road. So set off on time and with enough fuel!

The 160 km Sorahiisi is a vast panorama of gravel landscapes in the national landscape. You'll find the shimmering surface of the Pielisse, steep climbs and stunning rural landscapes.

The gravel road kingdom is a 320-kilometre stretch of Lieksa's endless network of gravel roads. The epoch starts in the evening... The first drop is in the port of Koli and from there by ferry across the Pielinen. From the new shore we head into the darkening night. The route takes us around Lieksa's most rugged wilderness landscapes and even more rugged gravel roads. The return to Koli is on Saturday evening and the final stop is Ukko-Koli, on the roof of the national landscape.

Sorahiisi 320 is a grueling long route race! On the route will be team leader, and the service car, in which you can bring your own equipment box/bag. There are about five service points along the way and, if necessary, additional fuel can be supplied directly from the service vehicle. If the trip falls short, a ride back to Koli will be arranged from the wilderness. There is also a personal photographer, so evidence of the heroic deed will be preserved.