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Canoe trails in Finland

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Canoeing · Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Easy canoeing around Sotkamo 6 km, Sotkamo Finland
Canoeing · Finland
Savonlinna, the city of bridges rowing tour around the city I Savonlinna I Lake Saimaa
Canoeing · Northern Savo - Lakeland
City Canoeing Route from Kuopio Passenger Harbour to Saana resort
Canoeing · Oulu
Oulujoki River Delta Route 4 km, Oulu Finland
Canoeing · Lappeenranta
Mikonsaari Canoe Route, Lappeenranta
Canoeing · Kuhmo
Leskensaari round trip paddling route 5 km, Kuhmo
Kayaking · Uusimaa
Short Route - paddling route in the Eastern Helsinki archipelago

Canoeing · Hossa National Park
National Park lakes' paddle tour 4 km, accessible, Hossa National Park
Canoeing · Hossa National Park
Julma-Ölkky Canoeing Route 5,5 km, Accessible, Hossa National Park
Canoeing · Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Eskonsaari canoe route, 4 km, accessible, Sotkamo - Vuokatti

Canoeing · Taipalsaari
Kuivaketvele Tour, Taipalsaari - Lappeenranta

Canoeing · Kanta-Häme
River Kaartjoki paddling route

Canoeing · Kuhmo
Canoeing route through Pajakkakoski rapids to Jämäslahti, Kuhmo
Canoeing · Northern Savo - Lakeland
Paddling through rapids on Nurmijoki route in Sonkajärvi

Canoeing · Finland
Mustijoki valley canoeing
Canoeing · Finland
River Loimijoki paddling route

Canoeing · Northern Savo - Lakeland
Käpynän Kierros Kayaking Trail, Southern Konnevesi National Park
Canoeing · Salla
Savilampi - Oulanka Visitor Centre Canoeing Trip 13 km, Oulanka National Park
Canoeing · Central Ostrobothnia
Canoeing on lake Salamajärvi, Perho
Canoeing · Hossa National Park
Julma-Ölkky - Hossa Canoeing Route 16 km, Hossa National Park

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Canoeing · Arctic Lakeland Kainuu

The Kainuu Tar Route - water route for canoeing/kayaking, 180 km, 3 stages

recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-stage route

180.1 km

36:00 h

6 m

53 m

Embark on an unforgettable journey through pristine wilderness and stunning lake landscapes with the Kainuu Tar Route water route. Stretching over 180 km, this canoeing/kayaking adventure leads from the headwaters of Kuhmo through Sotkamo to Kajaani, showcasing the beauty of the region like never before.

Outdoors Kainuu

Canoeing · Kajaani

Kuurnan melontatallilta kauppatorille 6 km, Kajaani

recommended route Difficulty moderate

6 km

2:00 h

1 m

Kajaanijoen kauniit kaupunkimaisemat, upeita historiallisia kohteita ja Limppusaaren taukopaikka aivan keskustassa. Tai piipahda kauppatorin kahviloihin.

Outdoors Kainuu

Canoeing · Kajaani

Trip to the island of Rehja by paddling, 7 km, Kajaani

recommended route Difficulty moderate

7.2 km

2:00 h

0 m

Enjoy a relaxed paddle trip to one of the fireplaces of the Rehja island. This is a perfect tour for a sunny evening. Bring your grill snack and enjoy the evening scenery at lake Nuas.

Outdoors Kainuu

Canoeing · Kajaani

Karankalahti - Venäänniemi melontareitti 7 km, Kajaani

recommended route Difficulty moderate

6.7 km

1:30 h

0 m

1 m

Karankalahti on pitkähkö Nuasjärven Rehjanselän eteläpuolinen lahti. Melontareitti vie lahden pohjukasta Nuasjärven Rehjanselälle ja Venäänniemeen.

Outdoors Kainuu

Canoeing · Kajaani

Kuluntalahti - Rehjansaari melontareitti 8/16 km, Kajaani

recommended route Difficulty moderate

7.2 km

1:45 h

0 m

Kuluntalahti on pitkä ja suhteellisen leveä lahti Nuasjärvellä Rehjaselän pohjoispuolella Kajaanissa. Reitti vie Rehjansaareen, joka on upea kesäinen retkikohde lähellä kaupunkia.

Outdoors Kainuu

Canoeing · Arctic Lakeland Kainuu

The Kainuu Tar Route's waterway / Stage 3: Sotkamo - Kajaani 36 km

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 3

36.1 km

8:00 h

1 m

0 m

The Kainuu Tar Route's waterway adventure leads from the headwaters of Kuhmo to Kajaani, covering a total distance of 185 km. This is the third stage of the route from Sotkamo to Kajaani.

Outdoors Kainuu

Canoeing · Arctic Lakeland Kainuu

The Kainuu Tar Route's waterway / Stage 2: Kuhmo - Sotkamo 75 km

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 2

73.4 km

14:40 h

0 m

26 m

The Kainuu Tar Route's waterway adventure leads from the headwaters of Kuhmo to Kajaani, covering a total distance of 185 km. This segment marks the second, central stage of the route, spanning from Kuhmo to Sotkamo. Embark on a journey through picturesque landscapes, where each paddle stroke unveils a new chapter of natural wonders and cultural heritage."

Outdoors Kainuu

Canoeing · Kuhmo

The Kainuu Tar Route's waterway / Stage 1: Änätti - Kuhmo, 70 km

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 1

70.6 km

14:05 h

0 m

20 m

The Kainuu Tar Route's waterway adventure leads from the headwaters of Kuhmo to Kajaani, covering a total distance of 185 km. This section takes you from the headwaters of Änätti to the center of Kuhmo, through the beautiful wilderness of Kainuu.

Outdoors Kainuu

Canoeing · Kajaani

Kesäniemi - Kuluntalalahti melontareitti 11 km, Kajaani

recommended route Difficulty moderate

11.5 km

3:30 h

0 m

Koe komeita maisemia Nuasjärven laineille vievällä järvireitillä. Päivämelontareitti vie Kajaanin keskusta maalaismaiseen Kuluntalahteen.

Outdoors Kainuu

Canoeing · Kajaani

Melontaretki Särämäjärven lintuvesille 10 km, Kajaani

recommended route Difficulty moderate

10.4 km

2:05 h

3 m

Särämäjärvi on Kajaanin pohjoispuolella pieni ruovikkoinen järvi, jonka vesilintukanta on suuri. Järvellä on usein nähty mm. haikara. Matkalla järvelle kuljetaan tunneleiden läpi.

Outdoors Kainuu