Bicycle tours
Retracing WW I History: The German Bicycle Battalion Trail
Step back in time and discover the dramatic events of 1918 (Finnish Civil War) in the heart of Päijät-Häme!
Our journey follows the legendary Detachment Brandenstein, the German brigade that landed in Loviisa with a high-stakes mission: to strike the Saint Petersburg railway along the rugged Salpausselkä ridge. In a decisive move near Lahti, they successfully severed the line, halting the retreating Red Guard in its tracks.
Join our guided bicycle tour to explore the authentic battlefields where history was made. Pedal through scenic landscapes while uncovering the tactical maneuvers and gripping stories of the German bicycle battalion.
Bicycles and incurance is not included.
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Fact Sheet
WWI bicycle tour in the footsteps of German bicycle batallion
Duration: 2 hours
Physical: Moderate
Terrain: Scenic, paved and rugged ridge paths
Group size: max 15 person / Guide
Prize: 176 € (excluding VAT)
Bikes not included
Avaibility:Summertime
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