Welcome to a self-guided cycling tour. We will provide you a bike and a map of the route, and we will book the accommodations along the route in idyllic lodgings and manors. The cycling route runs through the traditional landscapes of Pirkanmaa, close to the picturesque and pristine lakes, allowing you to explore the area's charming manors, fascinating Viking and modern history, and enjoy the summer nature. The route length can be planned according to your needs, lasting 3-5 days, with daily distances of 20-40 km.
The price for the self-guided manor-to-manor cycling tour varies based on room availability and the length of the tour. For example, prices for the 6-night cycling tour below start at approximately €790.
The price includes:
Accommodations in double/single rooms
Breakfast at the lodgings
Bicycle + equipment
Boat transfer from Mustalahti harbor to Pimeesalmi dock (if the boat trip is part of the route)
Luggage transfer from lodging to lodging
Map/route instructions
Sample 5-day self-guided cycling tour:
Day 0
Accommodation at Lillan Boutique Hotel or Ahlman Manor
Day 1
Breakfast at Lillan Boutique Hotel / Ahlman Manor
Cycling to Mustalahti harbor, 4 km, followed by a boat transfer on Lake Näsijärvi to Pimeesalmi dock in Ylöjärvi.
From Pimeesalmi, continue cycling near Lake Näsijärvi towards Pinsiö.
Accommodation at Urkin Piilopirtti
Cycling distance approximately 23 km
Day 2
Breakfast at Urkin Piilopirtti
Cycling through Sasi and Mahnala to Knuutila Manor in Siuro, Nokia. Along the Scenic Road, you can visit strawberry and berry farms.
Accommodation at Knuutila Manor
Cycling distance approximately 20 km
Day 3
Breakfast at Knuutila Manor
Cycling through the Melo power plant towards Nokia and Vesilahti. Passing Tottijärvi and Vakkala, you will reach the famous Laukko Manor estates. You can take a detour of a few kilometers to visit the historical Laukko Manor. From Laukko, the journey continues to Narva, where you will find charming farm accommodations.
Accommodation at Narva Farm Maatilamajoitus
Cycling distance approximately 37 km
Day 4
Breakfast at Narva Farm Maailamajoitus
Cycling through the center of Vesilahti towards Lempäälä. In Vesilahti's center, visit the old church and learn about the area's history along the Klaus Kurki Road. In Lempäälä, it's a good time to have lunch before continuing towards Vaihmala.
Accommodation at Vaihmala Manor and Kitchen
Cycling distance approximately 20 km
Day 5
Breakfast at Vaihmala Manor
The final stage from Lempäälä to Tampere passes through Hakkari, Kulju, and Sääksjärvi
Accommodation at Ahlman Manor or Lillan Boutique Hotel
Cycling distance approximately 25 km
Route choices :
3 nights (Knuutila manor, Narva Farm maatilamajoitus, Vaihmalan hovi)
4 nights (Urkin piiloportti, Knuutila manor, Narva Farm maatilamajoitus, Vaihmala manor)
5 nights (Lillan Boutique Hotel, Knuutila manor, Narva Farm maatilamajoitus, Vaihmala manor, Ahlman manor)
6 nights (Lillan Boutique Hotel, Urkin piiloportti, Knuutila manor, Narva Farm maatilamajoitus, Vaihmala manor, Ahlman manor)
