Freedom on Two Wheels: Pedalling Through Muhu with a Smile

If there’s one thing better than visiting Muhu Island, it’s exploring it with the wind in your hair, sun on your face, and maybe a bug or two in your teeth (don’t worry, it’s part of the authentic countryside experience). Yes, we’re talking about discovering Muhu by bicycle—a two-wheeled adventure through an island where the sheep outnumber the cars and the landscapes look like they were painted just for you.

Start your journey in Liiva, the island’s unofficial “capital”—and as the locals jokingly call it, Liiva City. Don’t go looking for skyscrapers though—you’re more likely to get warm buns and even better mood. Rent a bike, grab a sticky cinnamon bun from Muhu bakers (a true energy bomb), or if your stomach’s already growling, a slice of pizza from Meite Napoli or Muhu burger will fix you right up. Muhu fuel is no joke.

Heading west, the road winds past stone fences, dozing farms, and locals who’ll wave whether they know you or not. Don’t be surprised if you end up in Koguva village museum—it’s so lovely your bike might steer itself there. Thatched-roof houses, sea breeze, and timeless calm create a picture worth riding into.

Nature lovers (and Instagram content hunters) should head toward Üügu Bluff. The road narrows through patches of forest until it opens to sweeping views over the Baltic Sea. Bring a picnic blanket and snack—this is prime pause-and-gaze territory. Spotting a sea eagle overhead is a bonus.

And yes—Muhu has infrastructure! Look for marked bike routes unless you enjoy scenic detours. The jewel is the separate bike path from Piiri to Liiva, smooth and scenic—and lit at night for dreamy evening rides. Even better? It’s being extended to Hellamaa and all the way to the Port of Kuivastu, meaning you can pedal off the ferry and keep going.

Prefer quiet? Head south to Simiste or Linnuse, where the only traffic might be a flock of sheep—or a very determined chicken. The stillness is so deep you’ll start talking to yourself just to hear a sound.

Biking in Muhu isn’t a race against time. It’s a journey—slow, scenic, and delightfully quirky. So hop on, ring your bell with confidence, and let the island reveal its charms one kilometer at a time. Yes, on the island where TIME itself rests!