Other Cycling Routes

Welcome exploring Raseborg by bike! Here are some proposals for cycling routes around the area, both with charming countryside landscapes and magnificent sea views.

Gennarbyviken

Starting from Ekenäs, this route takes you to the picturesque village of Tenala and further around the gulf of Gennarbyviken. Partly sand road. The route goes partly along the busier main road 52, but otherwise the roads are very peaceful.
Map
Sights: Tenala Church, Restaurants and cafés
Accommodation: Villa Christine, cottages

Raseborg Castle Ruins

The bike route from Ekenäs or Karis to Raseborg Castle Ruins takes you through picturesque countryside all the way to one of the most important historic monuments in Raseborg. The less trafficked route consists partly of a sand road, the shorter one follows partly the main road (25).
Maps: Ekenäs-Raseborg Castle Ruins, Karis-Raseborg Castle Ruins
Attractions: Raseborg Castle Ruins, Forngården Folk Museum, the Love Path, Snappertuna village
Restaurants: Slottsknektens stuga
Accommodation: Lagman’s camping site, cottages

Ekenäs-Karis

Along the pedestrian and bicycle path called Åsen, you can easily bicycle or walk between Karis and Ekenäs. The path starts at Kodin Tavaratalo (Ekenäsvägen) and ends in Langansböle. Along the approx. 5.5-kilometer-long path, there is also an underpass that goes under the highway in Horsbäck.
Map: Ekenäs-Karis
Restaurants: Wi-Box Bakery & Kitchen

Svartå Manor

Pedal to one of the most prestigious manors in Finland, Svartå Manor. Learn about the history and anecdotes of the manor on a guided tour (in English only by reservation). Take a stroll in the castle park with numerous statues and a idyllic water lily pond. You can choose between a route in the countryside along gravel roads and a more trafficked asphalt road (25).
Map: Karis-Svartå Manor
Restaurants: Slottskrogen
Accommodation: Svartå Manor

Fiskars Village

Fiskars Village is an excellent destination for a day trip with its fascinating history and an ironworks village with vibrant handicraft culture.
From Karis to Fiskars you can bike along the new Railbank route, which goes through beautiful scenery and passes for example the beautiful ironworks village Billnäs. Combine the trail with the new mountain bike route, which offers challenges also for the more experienced rider.
Mountain bike map
Sights: Fiskars Village, stores and workshops, Fiskars museum,
Restaurants and cafés,
Accommodation
Maps: Karis-Fiskars, Ekenäs-Fiskars

Mörby Organic Farm & Shop

This bike trail is for those looking for a shorter route from Ekenäs in countryside scenery. The sand road takes you to Mörby Organic Farm & Shop, where you can buy pure organic products directly from the farmer. The Mörby farm has a long history: there are notes about an estate on this area already in the 1400’s.
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Ekenäs-Bromarv

From Ekenäs, head over to Bromarv archipelago village. The sand road takes you further to the beautiful Padva beach and Skataudden, where you can sit back and sip a cold drink and enjoy the delicacies of the summer restaurant Skatafé. Partly sand road.
Map
Restaurants: Skatafé, Theodors, Bromarv skärgårdshamn
Accommodation: Bromarf B&B, cottages
Sights: Bromarv Church, Rilax estate

The Archipelago Harbours Sommaröstrand and Sandnäsudd

Enjoy the archipelago atmosphere and views by pedaling down to the guest harbours in Sommaröstrand and Sandnäsudd. Recharge your batteries at the friendly cafés or take a dip at one the beaches. Also at Sommaröstrand, you can challenge your friend at minigolf, go stand up -paddling or borrow rods and try your luck angling.
Maps: Ekenäs-Sommaröstrand, Ekenäs-Sandnäsudd
Restaurants: 5Knivar at Sommaröstrand, Sandis archipelago store and café at Sandnäsudd

Raseborg Tour

If you want to fully experience multifaceted Raseborg, this is the right route for you. Do the whole tour, a shorter mini tour, or tailor a route according to your own wishes.

The Complete Raseborg Tour

Route: Ekenäs – Predium guest harbour – Tenala – Bromarv – Pojo – Fiskars Village – Antskog – Svartå Manor – Billnäs Village – Karis – Raseborg Castle Ruins – Sandnäsudd guest harbour – Baggö harbour – Sommaröstrand guest harbour- Ekenäs

This bike route will take you through Raseborg’s town centres, picturesque villages, scenic nature and hidden gems. The village tour offers everything from countryside, forest and lake scenery, cultural and historic sights to vibrant village culture.

The route runs partly on the historical King’s Road. Whether you’re coming from Helsinki or Turku, you can join the route in Karis, Ekenäs, Raseborg’s Castle Ruins or Tenala. The route is partly sand road, but these parts can most often be replaced by biking along a more trafficked road. In that case, have a look at the alternative route map.

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Map of an alternative route, asphalt only
Accommodation
Restaurants and cafés

The Mini Raseborg Tour

Route alternative 1: Ekenäs – Pojo – Fiskars Village – Billnäs Village – Karis – Raseborg Castle Ruins

This route is for those interested in history and passionate about culture. Between the old ironworks villages of Fiskars and Billnäs, the small wooden houses in Ekenäs Old Town and other historic sights you get to enjoy the quiet and peace of the countryside.
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Route alternative 2: Karis – Billnäs Village – Fiskars Village – Antskog – Svartå Manor

Go on a biking trip to the old ironworks villages of Billnäs and Fiskars. Enjoy the scenic landscapes in Antskog and crown the trip with a dinner in Svartå Manor. Partly sand road.
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More information about cycling in Raseborg.