Falling Leaves Lahti 2026 and gravel camps
Lahti region in Finnish Lakeland offers gravel riders stunning natural beauty and diverse landscapes with forests alternating with pristine lakes and ridges across them.
Choose Lahti region, Finland for your next gravel destination!
Falling Leaves Lahti, Sept 12-13, 2026
Falling Leaves Lahti marks the traditional closing of Finland’s gravel season. Experience the beauty of the turning of the leaves while riding pristine gravel in the Lahti and Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark region.
The event takes place in Pajulahti Sports Centre, close to the city of Lahti. Distances of 50, 100, 145 and 180 km.
Registration opens on Mid OctoberEvent Venue Pajulahti
Pajulahti Sports Resort welcomes top athletes, local residents, and event guests alike with excellent facilities for accommodation, dining, recreation, and training. As Finland’s only official Olympic and Paralympic Training Center, Pajulahti offers a world-class environment where performance, recovery, and relaxation meet in perfect balance.
Fully hosted gravel camps in Finland – season 2026 available on Oct 15th!
4-9, June 2026
NGS x Johan Museeuw Gravel Camp
Join cycling legend Johan Museeuw to explore the beauty of the Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark, in the Finnish Lakeland region. This tour takes place on Jun 4-9, 2026.
This guided 4-day gravel tour takes you around the best gravel roads and trails in the area. The small group size guarantees a personal experience and highend accommodations. Wellness and spa, sauna and lake swimming are some of the side activities available.
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Nordic Gravel Series gravel camps
Join 6 day’s (5 nights, 4 cycling days) fully supported, guided tours with support vehicle and luggage transfers and explore the beauty of the Lahti region, in the Finnish Lakeland. The area offers stunning natural beauty and diverse landscapes with endless premium hardpack gravel roads.
Gravel Camp Dates 2026:
Gravel Camp May – 19-24 May 2026
NGS x Johan Museeuw Gravel Camp – 4-9 June 2026
Gravel Camp June – 23-28 June 2026
Gravel Camp July – 13-18 July 2026
Women’s Gravel Camp 20-26 July 2026
Gravel Camp July #2 – 20-26 July 2026
Gravel Camp August – 4-9 August 2026
Falling Leaves Lahti Gravel Camp – 8-13 September 2026
Custom gravel camps for groups in Lakeland Finland
Would you like to explore Lakeland Finland and Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark by bike? We are happy to taylor-made you (min 6 persons) a group package with accommodation and all services requested.
Enjoy Lahti – the Gateway to Lakeland Finland
Lahti is a compact city of around 120,000 people and it is the gateway to the Finnish Lakeland – the largest in whole Europe. There are totally over 188,000 lakes in Finland and the water is the cleanest in the world. Lakeland is where also Finns come to recharge and reconnect with nature. Make the most of your time here!
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Easy arrival in Helsinki & Lahti
Helsinki Airport
Book your flight to Helsinki, Finland. Helsinki Airport is located less than an hour from Lahti by train or car.
Finnlines ferries to Finland
Finnlines offers ferry trips from Germany to Helsinki and from Sweden to Naantali. Pack your car and drive onboard. Ports are conveniently located; the port of Helsinki approximately an hour’s drive from Lahti and Naantali is about 3 hours away.
By train from Helsinki airport to Lahti
The train connection from Helsinki Airport to Lahti takes less than an hour with a change in Tikkurila. Book your train ticket in advance at VR or use the ticket machine at the Airport railway station.
Car rental – Book in time!
Finland is a large and sparsely populated country – it’s easy and comfortable to drive here.
Public Parking with own/rental car: Public paid parking facilities are available within the Lahti City Centre, as are timed street parks. The largest parking halls are P-Tori, P-Silta and P-Kartano (recommended) in the city center. Check Lahti City Parking Guide (pdf) here.
Taxis and minivans
More information about taxi services and minivans here.
Practical information about Finland – FAQ
Things you should know about Finland and Lahti – check before arrival!
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The Lahti Region offers top-notch gravel riding and great cycling for tours of many kinds. Did you know that the internationally valuable landforms of the Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark area consist of gravel and sand? That’s what gravel is made of!
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