Häme by Cycle: Vikings Route

Arrival

Excellent public transport connections make the route easily accessible for cyclists from all over Finland. There are up to six railway stations along the trail. Stations on the route: Riihimäki, Hämeenlinna, Turenki, Ryttylä, Hikiä, Oitti, Humppila. By Train With 7 railway stations along the route, it’s easy to start your ride or cycle just a section of the trail. You can hop on the route from any station. Most long-distance trains stop at Hämeenlinna and Riihimäki. Local trains on the Lahti–Riihimäki line stop at Hikiä and Oitti, while local trains on the Helsinki–Tampere line stop at Turenki and Ryttylä. Humppila railway station is located on the north-west part of the route. VR trains stop here on the Turku–Toijala–Tampere line. Bikes travel free of charge on local trains without a reservation. On long-distance trains, bike transport requires a paid reservation. Always book in advance if bringing your bike on a long-distance train, especially in summer or on weekends when places can sell out quickly. By Bus You can easily start or finish your cycling trip in Hämeenlinna, Riihimäki, or Forssa, all of which have bus connections from further afield. Direct express buses run to Hämeenlinna and Riihimäki from Helsinki, Tampere, and Lahti, making the route accessible without a car. Forssa also has direct bus connections from Helsinki and other cities in Southern Finland, making the route easy to reach without a car. By Car The route can be joined from multiple access points – always check local parking rules in advance. Suitable starting points include towns and villages along the way. Parking areas, including those for long-term parking, are available in towns and villages, often near railway stations. Camper van parking areas (matkaparkki) can also be found along the trail.

Route duration

5 - 8 days

Route's length km

560