Pyhäjoki river route

You can easily reach the route from the center of Pyhäjoki. According to this instruction, the route is first detoured via the northern side of the river, but the route can be detoured in both directions. Cross Kasitie along the bike path before crossing Pyhäjoki and take the road Pohjoinen Penkkatie until Pirttikoskentie, where you turn right towards Pirttikoski. Follow the Pirttikoski sign and turn right onto Kuusinientie (crossing the river).

After crossing the river, turn right onto Oulaisten. After about 2.4 km, turn right onto Hakalantie and soon left onto Tiirontie. Continue on the southern side of the river for about 5 kilometers and turn right onto road Oulaistentie. After 600 meters you reach the historic, wooden Etelänkylä bridge. Cross the bridge and continue along Vanhatie straight back to the center of Pyhäjoki.

There are quite a few trees along the river, which is why the wind can increase the difficulty in very windy weather.

Please note that this bike route is not marked on the terrain, but the route follows other outdoor routes.

Completed in 1837, Etelänkylä isosilta is a historical museum bridge. You can learn more about the bridge from the information board located next to the bridge.

Kielosaari, located at the end of Etelänkylä isosilta, is also worth a visit. A charming 600-meter-long nature trail starts from Kielosaari Camping, which introduces you to the diverse nature of the river. Small bridges lead from one island to another, and long trees lead to a small bird tower and campfire site.