For a jog in Lahti!
“The World’s Best” running loop Tour de Lahti by Local4U is an 11 km walking or cycling route from the center of Lahti to the scenery of Pikku-Vesijärvi and along the shore to Lanu’s Park, where you can admire sculptor Olavi Lanu’s 12 large concrete sculptures. From the beautiful art park, land at the port of Vesijärvi, where e.g. 1869 A station building built at the end of a power line. The station building houses the charming Café Kariranta, opened in 1994, which is known for its homemade pastries and delicacies.
The harbor route continues along the beautiful Pallas beach, through three bridges to Myllysaari and the historic landscape of Restaurant Kommodori with its sailboats. After the island hike, the route hurts the slopes of Salpausselkä up to Lepakkolaavu, where you can rest and have a lunch break by the campfire. The jogging trail continues along the Salpauselä bite track to Lahti Sports Center to the roots of the jump hills and from there through Lahti Market Square to the city center.
The “The World´s Best” running loop was chosen as the cleanest, most beautiful and interesting route in the world among international running enthusiasts.
Tip: If you want to shorten the Link, it is easy to leave the Lanu’s loop or the Bat shackle loop off the route.
Find more in Lahti Info!
The best local services along the way:
- Cafe Kariranta
- Nosturi Summer Restaurant, SkyBar, Sauna, Beach
- Summer restaurant Kommodori
- Restaurant Katjuŝa
- Restaurant Koti Sports Center
- Solo Sokos Hotel Seurahuone
Welcome to Lahti by Local4U!