cycling west russia near finland, and norway

[zealand]

hello, can anyone tell me is it ok to cycle west russia down near the boader of finland, and has anyone cycled most of west coast norway, if so how was it? thanks. zealand

 

[Dayvo]

I can't help you with the Russia and Finland question, but Norway is easier.

There is some fantastic cyling throughout the entire country; BUT nature is the cyclist's biggest challenge.

Apart from offering some breath-taking scenery and fantastic rides, there are deep fjords and high mountains indenting the coast virtually all the way down meaning major detours.

And some/a lot of tunnels are not open to cyclists: mainly due to the length of them and lack of oxygene - you'd most likely suffocate, and they're also dimly lit.

Have a look at this site, or ask for further info (which I might be able to help with).

http://www.visitnorway.com/en/Articles/Theme/What-to-do/Active-holiday/Biking-vacation/Routes/

 

[Ticktockmy]

I dont know if this will help

http://www.ironcurtaintrail.eu/en/

 

[Bodhbh]

I was in Finland last year and the border with Russia was one area I had planned to cycle along for a bit (finnish side) but things didn't work out. Unlike a lot of Finland, it's quite hilly and there's a well-known hiking trial which follows it. The border has been redrawn and I think a fair bit of what is now in Russia used to be Finnish territory. It's probably an interesting area from an historical PoV to visit, whichever side of the border you go.

 

[zealand]

I can't help you with the Russia and Finland question, but Norway is easier.

There is some fantastic cyling throughout the entire country; BUT nature is the cyclist's biggest challenge.

Apart from offering some breath-taking scenery and fantastic rides, there are deep fjords and high mountains indenting the coast virtually all the way down meaning major detours.

And some/a lot of tunnels are not open to cyclists: mainly due to the length of them and lack of oxygene - you'd most likely suffocate, and they're also dimly lit.

Have a look at this site, or ask for further info (which I might be able to help with).

http://www.visitnorw...acation/Routes/

Thanks for that , there is some amazing photos on this site, will get map too, good ADVISE ON TUNNELS , you have put a good picture in my head on what to aspect

 

[zealand]

I dont know if this will help

http://www.ironcurtaintrail.eu/en/

cheers, a interesting trail. it might be harder than i thought to enter russia , maybe stick to finland , just wanted to go top russia anyway, will look at doing some or alot of this trail , not sure yet. but will let you know if i do.

 

[zealand]

I was in Finland last year and the border with Russia was one area I had planned to cycle along for a bit (finnish side) but things didn't work out. Unlike a lot of Finland, it's quite hilly and there's a well-known hiking trial which follows it. The border has been redrawn and I think a fair bit of what is now in Russia used to be Finnish territory. It's probably an interesting area from an historical PoV to visit, whichever side of the border you go.

Thanks for your story, did you enter russia and if so did you have visa?

 

[Bodhbh]

No i didn't, it was also on the cards to cycle around the baltic but I couldn't be bothered with the visa issues (and I'd never been to finland so a bit daft to head straight out the country).

 

[Amure1983]

Hi! I'm from Russia, St. Petersburg . In comparison with Finland in Russia do not have mountains, ride a bicycle is much easier, but the quality of roads is worse and there is no cycle routes in Finland. Go to Russia is very interesting, you can spend the night in a tent in the woods anywhere, not like in Finland only laavu. If you have any specific questions I can answer them. Russian border in Finland meets just a bike, do not have to queue, as car owners. At the border is very loyal to cyclists and the Finns and the Russian border guards.

 

[zealand]

Thanks you for that, i here ST Petwesburg is very nice,maybe i keep in touch cant

Hi! I'm from Russia, St. Petersburg . In comparison with Finland in Russia do not have mountains, ride a bicycle is much easier, but the quality of roads is worse and there is no cycle routes in Finland. Go to Russia is very interesting, you can spend the night in a tent in the woods anywhere, not like in Finland only laavu. If you have any specific questions I can answer them. Russian border in Finland meets just a bike, do not have to queue, as car owners. At the border is very loyal to cyclists and the Finns and the Russian border guards.