TET FINLAND: Offroad ride through Lapland to Niekka Mountain on the Trans Euro Trail // EPS 15
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!
// NEW EPISODE OUT EVERY THURSDAY 19:30 CET
//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:
• THE BEST MOTORCYCLE RI...
//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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Hello friend Your adventurous and beautiful motorcycle exploration trip gives me great healing. Have a happy day. 👍👍👍🤙🤙🤙👌
Nice to see my home country from other motorcyclists point of view :) Thank you for making me more grateful for our "boring long gravel roads" Hope you had a nice time here! See you on the road
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t find them boring at all! Super peaceful! ☺️😍
You have found your falling. The filming of Norway and Finland are just great. Thank you so much.🇺🇸
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! ☺️
How wonderful was that!! Just so peaceful , I'd love to sit and fish in that lake, in today's overcrowded world the tranquility would be like food for the soul! well done Lea (and partners) on another fabulous film.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Me too - we really regretted that we didn’t have any camping gear with us because there it would just have been amazing...
Beautifful. Thanks a lot Lea
Excellent as always...
simply magnificent video
Thank you for showing Finland in such a good light.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Finland and its people that were just amazing!
Thank you so much for this super TÊT trip. I am impatient seeing next episod
Another wonderful video. Thank you so much - and thank you for the beautiful choice of music.
amazing video. Makes me wanna go on an adventure
A beautiful video. Thank you for sharing your life.
I absolutely love your series!
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that makes me happy! ☺️
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.
Hi.. Another great video.. beautifully done. 👍
Another epic episode. Thank you for taking us with you on your journey.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for joining!
Your level of respect for the local landowners is off the charts! I will like and subscribe immediately I cannot wait to see your further adventures
Another incredible video, what beautiful scenery. Thanks, Lea!
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking part in the journey!
Absolutely stunning. I love watching your videos and this was one of the best.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you - it was as well one of my favorite parts of the journey! 😍
Video de gran belleza paisajes maravillosos y deseando ver el próximo y que no se acabe
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!
Such a great video. Awesome footage, interesting narration and great balance of real sounds and music.
Everythyng is beautifful, evento the drl blinking of the bike ♥️
Always enjoy your videos. Beautiful scenery!
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁
Amazing, It never disappoints and it just keeps on giving motivation and inspiration, thank you Lea!! 👍👍
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ☺️
very remote and wonderful to share the trip with other capable travelers.
Great episode 👍
Amazing!!! Absolutely stunning and what a ride, love to be there
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for joining! 🙏🏻
Stunning scenery - great video. Thank you. 👍👌
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! ☺️
Loosely gravel roads look difficult you all did so well . The cloud reflects so magnificently in the water wow . Thanks for another epic video 👍👍👍👍👍👍😃
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Yes the clouds - when I see the video now I think it’s like a Photoshop background because it looks so pretty! But promise it’s real! 😂
Looking forward to this one
very cool ride, enjoy it as much as you can
thank you lea the special bike picture way worth it !!
Another fantastic video. Very enjoyable and beautiful photography. Can’t wait for the next one. 👍
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
As usual, amazing episode 👏👏 and loved landscaping 🥰👌👌👌
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ☺️
Very amazing views! Tks!
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. ☺️
Simply wonderful, thank you! I'm heading to Nordkapp & Lapland in '25 and this has been so inspirational.
Lea, another magnificent video, incredible roads, lakes and reindeer, the top of the mountain, the mirrored clouds over the lake. All spectacular. Thank you.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
And thank you for being part of the journey! 🙏🏻
Watched and liked of course! Fantastic landscape. The drone footage really shines in those remote area! Excellent video editing as always.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bjørn! ☺️
Enjoyed that very much, and great music.........I downloaded much of it. Thanks!
Always enjoy your content. Keep Up The Good Work!
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Thank you for the lovely Video so nice out there as all way's .
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe even a bit nicer than always. I loved Finland so much! 😍 🏍
Got2Go Thank you for the beautiful images you give us. We wait for the next and the next and the next!!!
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! ☺️
Thanks for charing, I long for the spring!!
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Me too. Can’t wait 🏍
Thank you for a great episode. I drove the same leg of the TET Finland in september, but unfortunately I did not make a stop at Niekka mountain. It was getting dark and had to find a campsite. It was really nice to watch your video, looking forward to next episode.
Lea and friends thank you for your efforts making this video tour, worth every minute of your time , we are so happy to see these places and superb roads you all rode, till next time, ride safe and stay safe, D x
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and your nice comment! ☺️
I am still in love with Finland. Thanks for sharing. Now i have to wait for another 7 looooong days.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
I am in love with it too! Thanks for watching!
I start watching and it seems like in the blink of an eye it's over. Your episodes are so entertaining, I look forward to each one.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this nice compliment - makes me super happy! ☺️
Yey, Thursday. Time to sit back and enjoy this.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time and watch immediately ☺️
Stunning landscapes don't have to be dramatic fjords, towering mountains, crashing waterfalls. You've captured the tranquility and remoteness beautifully (and the fascinating geological features - I have a bit of a soft spot for geology...!) Thanks
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
I think that was thanks to our great friend Jani who was able to tell us so many interesting things about all the surroundings. It’s so great to have someone with you who knows the area and tells you about it. Usually I am just like: „oh that looks interesting“ and then I forget about it again 😂
Wow, such landscapes... just amazing. Looking forward to next episode. I can hardly wait
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great that you are a part of this journey!
@niels4361
3 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Go i like "riding" with you 😀
Another great film - well done and tganks for sharing your adventure and riding so proficiently on that loose surface on that borrowed gsa monster!
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
She was really not doing bad! I have to admit I liked her more and more the longer i drove with her. BUT: I still prefer my Tenere 😩
Unfortunately straight roads are the shortest connection between A and B. Luckily the TET makes them exciting enough to drive. Thanks again for beautiful scenery!
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
That day we kind of went in a circle anyways - even though the roads might look more straight. The TET is amazing, such a great project!
Beautiful scenery you filmed in Finland. This is on my bucket list to. The more I see your channel. The more I want to leave for that adventure. Stay safe.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a really good one for the bucket list! Finland and its people are just great. Loved every second there!
Hi JohnR! The road following Teno river from Karigasniemi to Utsjoki is beutiful. Also check out the old postal road of Alta in Norway. Cycled them last summer. They are really worth seeing!
More delightful venture into the wonderland of Lapland. You take us to places we shall visit but your presentation makes us feel we are actually riding with you. Thank you Lea.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
And thank you for joining the little adventure! ☺️
Lea, I look forward to seeing your videos every Thursday and am always sort when they end. Finland looks amazing. Thanks once again. Cheers, 🏍😀🇨🇦
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
But the good thing is; there will always come a next one! Hello to Canada!
Really like your videos. Informative and relaxed.
@pvahanen
Жыл бұрын
Very good advertising for Finnish tourism services without the companies' own advertising! Thank you!
Lea I thought your adventure couldn't get any better until you uploaded this episode.....👏
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, thank you! But Finland was really a highlight! 😍
Super nice!!!
Great journey may God blessed you.
What an awesome video, the tet was amazing as was the drone footage. I'm looking forward to the next video. Very well done Lea keep up the good work.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this nice comment! ☺️
Such an amazing adventure you are having. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t envious of you getting to experience such beautiful scenery, such wide open spaces and learning about the local culture and special places to go. I look forward to what comes next. Stay safe
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I am still so greatful that we did this journey. Feels surreal these days with all the lockdowns. 😔
Wonderful
Exploring Finland on gravel roads is totaly 👌 Hope to see more of that
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
It is! Unfortunately we will head to Sweden soon - but there will come more gravel and more scenic places too! ☺️
Amazing and untouch. Every riders dream to conquer such off road trail. Thanks for bringing such content for us. All d best👍 From INDIA 🇮🇳
That is a fantastic view out there. That is well worth a visit when in Finland.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely one for the bucket list!
Stunning landscapes.fantastic places.and in those scenary the amazing amazon😉😉even on off road😉. I think that place is like tudra ,even in winter must be amazing. Keep ride safe.🇫🇮😍
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I really want to visit in winter now and go on a snowmobile 😍
Love the road up the mountain.
Leah,you do such a good job with your videos,very professional and showing us such beautiful landscapes,thank you for all your effort to take us with you,cheers from down under
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Steve! ☺️
Thank you Lea for this beautifull episode again. Just like the past weeks thursday 19u30 I0m sitting relax in my chair with a drink and a snack to watch and also learn something more about the places you visit.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching every Thursday - and encouraging me to keep this channel updated with your comments. Means a lot to me! 🙏🏻
With a year of limited riding / COVID..restrictions...this brings BIG smiles...motivation...and as usual ...great scenery.......history lesson..and importantly entertainment.....STAY SAFE
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I miss riding too so I am always happy when editing. I hope we will all have a better 2021 (not so easy for traveling still though 😒)
@andrewewan624
3 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Go I agree..NOT easy to ride with restrictions....... Now THURSDAY my favourite day..lol STAY SAFE
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. See you next Thursday then! 😊
Excellent video...nice filming and scenery. Look forward to seeing more! Cheers, Steve
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Steve! 🙏🏻
Love the video
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I've visited Lapland many times but never knew about this TET project, pretty amazing and beautiful roads!
Damn you guys have this down, great thumbnail, spot on drone shots, lovely footage and great chat! thankyou for inspiring so much 💙
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and your nice comment! ☺️
Very nice video, especially the off-road part. Keep it up! 👍
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Yes that was my favorite too. So nice to finally see some gravel!
Das hast du richtig gut gemacht! Danke dafür👍
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Danke fürs „Mitreisen“ und den netten Kommentar! ☺️
Beautiful place you visited, good shots and video. Keep going. There is so much to see in every country, I will try to show some places in Finland...when the spring comes.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
That would be great! I think there are so many places to see - and whenever I visit a country i never see enough of it unfortunately 😒
lakes of Kitinen were amazing and even far ahead was the drone footage from Niekka mountain, keep creating amazing videos and keep on travelling, best wishes for your journey!!
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ☺️
Spectacular drone footage.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
auch diese Episode ist herrlich. Prima Schnitt, keine Sekunde langweilig. Macht Lust auf die nächste Folge und läßt mich weiter hoffen, dass wir bald wieder das tun können, was wir lieben: Einspurig Reisen.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Ja, lass uns für uns alle die Daumen drücken, dass wir auch 2021 ein paar schöne Gegenden erkunden können! 🙏🏻
Amazing place 👍👍👍
Lovely Lapland!. That’s my sort of trail riding, endless wilderness and big sky. Oh, and the odd cute reindeer. Wouldn’t want to hit one though. Thanks Lea.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Me neither - but they are soooo cute! Haha, even though we saw so many I still can’t get enough of them.
Amazing music and video 🔥congratulations, very great work 😍 Love it 🤗🎉
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ☺️
Lea, I am very envious. So good you are able to travel. Weather looked great, loved the scenery, beautiful lake with clouds, reindeer and of course the drone shots. Well done. Safe travels.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately that trip was already a bit ago - at the moment I am in lockdown too dreaming of traveling.
@Wugawamp
3 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Go Oh yes, I see that now! Thought it was more recent than last summer. Oh well, nice adventure, anyhow. Your English is superb and much appreciated. Take care.
Fantastic scenery and Dusty roads, Has it's beauty spots though. Soooòo vast. Very nice
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, vast and empty and just super beautiful! I love this kind of landscape!
Very nice video, ride safe. Maybe one day I will see it for my own eyes.
yet another great video! i was enjoying seeing the wildlife!! it was good to see how much you enjoyed your friend being with you on the one! hopefully off camera you gave him a hug lol, i could tell you wanted to!......
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
No hugs for the Finns - they like to keep their distance! (Will do next time we meet, we really tried to keep a distance due to corona this time to not put anyone in danger...)
Hi Lea. Greetings from Oz. Some great riding on the TET. The reindeer are as dangerous to motorcyclists as our kangaroos ! Thank you for the adventure.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Yes they are the same - always running/jumping on the road when you don’t expect them (have to admit though that I was sooo excited about every kangaroo I saw in Australia... )
As usual, when having a meal outside and abroad: sausage and cheese (Geschnetseltes, Wurst und Käse). We did that also. Same type of gravel roads as in Norway and Sweden. You see more of the country that way.
Great video! And awesome filming of the beautiful scenery! Even as a Finn I always thought other countries offer better experiences for motorcycling, but after riding the complete TET last summer, I realized I had been wrong all the time. We live in gravel rider’s heaven! This section was also my favourite! Let’s see where you ride in the next episode! 👍
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I loved it so much (and I have to admit I as well love the Finnish mentality and people - so it’s a pretty nice Package...). Next episode we are unfortunately already traveling to Sweden...
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!
Great video, thank you 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being part of the journey! ☺️
Nice!!!😍
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!
Beautiful video 👍 many thanks and many regards!
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! 😌
@ljuborajictt
3 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Go With pleasure!
Awesome! Wonder movie with flavor of road and travel.
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! ☺️
@09591000
3 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Go 💐
Beautiful countries, beautiful video 🏍️👍
@Got2Go
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ☺️