Evo Green Gold tour

Arrival

By car: There is parking available at the area. Check parking locations on Luontoon.fi. By bus: You can travel Hämeenlinna – Lammi – Evo Centre. A bus change is required at Lammi. Check routes and timetables in the Hämeenlinna travel guide. By train: Evo is approximately 50 km from Hämeenlinna railway station. Motorhome facilities: Evo has two motorhome parks with services for those travelling by car or campervan.

Route duration

3.5 - 5 hours

Good to know

The route can be cycled in three seasons: spring, summer, and autumn. The best time for the trip is from May to September. There are campfire sites along the route, but firewood supply varies. Bring a camping stove for reliability. Fires are only permitted at designated campfire sites. Open fires are strictly prohibited during wildfire warnings. Check local warnings at the Finnish Meteorological Institute’s website. Any well-maintained touring, gravel, or mountain bike is suitable. For comfort, use bikepacking bags instead of a backpack. Recommended tyres are at least 40 mm wide and puncture-protected. Several interesting sites along the route can only be reached on foot. Bring suitable walking shoes and a lock for your bike. Waste and recycling There are no waste collection points along the trails. Niemisjärvi has a waste collection point. Waste management in Evo is centralized in the recreational fishing area, where sorted waste is collected and taken to municipal disposal by the local operator. Swimming is allowed in Evo’s lakes. Easy access is provided at the piers of Ylinen, Keskinen, and Alinen Rautjärvi, the natural sandy beach of Alinen Rautjärvi, and the piers at Niemisjärvi. Please note: there are no official swimming beaches in the area. An updated map of shelters and campfire sites is available at luontoon.fi. Mobile phone coverage is limited in some areas. Download the route map to your phone beforehand. It’s a good practice to tell someone where you are heading and when you expect to return. Download the 112 Suomi app before your trip. You can call for help either through the app or by dialling 112. Evo Centre is home to Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) forestry education and research. The centre is surrounded by 1,800 hectares of teaching forest, used both for studies and for recreational purposes.

More information on the route

The route offers nature experiences for the whole day – peace and quiet, the silence of the forest, and picnic breaks on top of ridges or at lakeshores. The route takes in the varied landscapes of Evo Hiking Area, where forested ridges, cliffs, and many lakes form a varied environment. Most of the route follows well-maintained dirt roads and outdoor trails, with some transfer sections along paved roads. The surroundings of Häme University of Applied Sciences’ Evo student campus serve as a focal point of the route and an excellent base. The area offers rental cottages, places to camp, and bookable huts, which are ideal for cyclists staying overnight for the first time, as well as experienced cyclists. There is also an extensive network of marked hiking trails, lean-to shelters, campfire sites, and lots of geocaches, which encourage you to rest and explore the area on foot. Evo Green Gold Gravel loop takes in the unique landscapes of a watershed region, while tranquil lakes such as Lake Niemisjärvi offer opportunities for recreation, fishing, or just taking a break by the water. Evo is located within 1-2 hours’ drive from the major cities of Southern Finland: Helsinki, Tampere, Lahti, and Hämeenlinna. Evo’s student campus can also be reached by bus from Hämeenlinna. Evo Green Gold Gravel loop is a great choice for a day-long bike ride in the peace and quiet of nature. It combines great scenery, old-growth forest and comfortable rest stops – ideal for both beginners and cycling enthusiasts.

Route's length km

35

Surface material

Sand, Soil, Gravel, Asphalt