Explore the remote roads of the Trans Euro Trail Finland: Join one of my favorite days of riding of this journey – through endless forests and one of the last wild places in Europe.
Many other motorcyclists told me that the roads in Finland will be boring and straight. They said that Norway and Sweden are better destinations to travel. But Koilliskaira, the north east wilderness area in Lapland proved them all wrong.
We started off our day with at a gas station in the town Vuotso – the last chance of getting petrol before hitting the TET Finland!
The roads were perfect – but soon I realized, that there are some serious dangers when riding off-road in Lappland… Reindeer!
For a short stretch the TET Finland follows a paved road along the Lokka Resevoire. It is one of the largest reservoirs in the EU, and was created by by damming and flooding at the end of the 1960s.
We arrived at what felt like the middle of nowhere: at Kairiver, the Kairijoki wilderness center. Kairijoki has a campsite, cabins and a cafe. But we stopped here not to stay – but to meet my friend Jani who would guide us up Niekka mountain – one of the highest places in Finland accessible on a gravel road!
I have to admit that the ride to Niekka was one of my highlights – but as well our little stops in Suvanto with buildings in the old lappish style, in Luosto, the famous skiing area in Lapland and at the lakes of Kitinen were worth the ride.
If you want to enjoy the most beautiful part of the Trans Euro Trail in Finland: This video is for you!
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//Join the journey from Switzerland to Nordkapp – to Europes barely inhabited places and it’s last big secrets. The wild ride takes my travel partner and me 12.000 kilometres through 6 countries: Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden.
Time of the journey: July 2020 to September 2020
// Welcome to the journey! I am Lea Rieck, a journalist and author and I want to take you with me on a motorcycle overlanding adventure to all the wild and beautiful places in the world!
// I circumnavigated the world solo from 2016-2017 and now I am going to all other places I have not seen yet. Now on the channel: my motorcycle trip around africa/ the first stage of the journey through westafrica.
// Riding a BMW 1200 GSA (2016 model) that was kindly rented to my by a friend
//Equipped by myself (all my usual gear is still stuck in Africa and I self-bought these new items):
Klim Artemis jacket & Krios Pro helmet
BMW Motorrad Pants + gloves
Alpinestar Boots
Leatt Neckbrace (given to me from Leatt as my self-bought neckbrace is still in Africa)
Watch the review of my riding gear here:
//Filmed with:
Drone: DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
Camera: Sony Alpha A7 rIII
2 x Go Pro Hero 8
DJI OSMO Pocket
Iphone 11
Tripod: Manfrotto BeFree
Tripod Iphone: Joby GorillaPod
Cutting Program: Final Cut Pro X
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31 Comments
Great journey may God blessed you.
Reindeer like roads because they radiate suns heat more than plant covered ground. The heat keep mosquitos and other insects away. Same phenomenom can be observed at sandy riverbanks etc.
I've visited Lapland many times but never knew about this TET project, pretty amazing and beautiful roads!
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Beautifful. Thanks a lot Lea
Everythyng is beautifful, evento the drl blinking of the bike ♥️
Yani is very good looking, smart, adventurous, and funny. Oh!! If only I were 50 years younger. LOL!! Great ride and beautiful country!!!! Thank you again! God Bless and protect you!
Your episodes are just like a motorcycle ride, at every turn there is new beauty to discover. Another stunning video and great delivery.
thank you lea the special bike picture way worth it !!
Great video…I spent a couple months in Norway and have always wanted to return to explore the rest of the Scandinavian countries. Your TET is similar to our Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDRs) here in the USA. Thanks again for posting.
I apologize if this has been answered before; can you please tell me what gps system you use? Thank you very much
I found you in Arkansas where I live. I started watching your channel at the beginning in Africa. This is my favorite so far. Can't wait to get your book!
now I see what the fins and nords liked minnesota, looks the same, lots of lakes, minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes, all my ancestors from my mothers side are form there, half are native indian, other half are from scandinavia… but I can see why the fins liked minnesota.. if you want to see finland in the USA, minnesota. no salt water oceans and fiords but they have the great lakes, and these lakes are so enormous they're actually tidal locked with the moon, fresh water vs salt water.. and no mountain range in minnesota
Finland is a developed and prosperous country with high standard of living. Funny that ppl from other countries do not know that. Thank you showing the real Finland!
i love you in beautifulntraveling, im sorry for my bad english love yuo.
i love you in red dress and boots on,
Amazing and untouch. Every riders dream to conquer such off road trail. Thanks for bringing such content for us. All d best👍 From INDIA 🇮🇳
amazing video. Makes me wanna go on an adventure
Enjoyed that very much, and great music………I downloaded much of it. Thanks!
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TET Finland: a billion miles of trees, then a lake, and then… trees.
I am very happy to discover you. If I could I would do the same but I only have a scooter 50 centimètres cubes…..
Travelling the world on a motorbike is a little life.
The scandinavian roads are awesome.
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Tanks 👍🏻
Good clip, thanks for sharing.What are the mosquitos like up there ?
very cool ride, enjoy it as much as you can
Fantastic filming, editing and everything else! This is helping me hugely with planning my trip for next year. I'm looking forward to it already!! Thanks very much!
Really like your videos. Informative and relaxed.
Very good advertising for Finnish tourism services without the companies' own advertising! Thank you!
Lea hi we're going your video
I would do this year . Can you share your gpx? Thx and good road