For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Arctic Lakeland Kainuu. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful canoe trips.
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The 10 Most Beautiful canoe trips in Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
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· Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
Jongunjoki canoeing route 70 km, Kuhmo - Lieksa, Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
62.9 km
16:00 h
1 m
1 m
Jongunjoki is a wilderness river favored by paddlers because of its natural state. It has fast-moving rapids and easy backwater sections. The lake sections of the route are short.
Canoeing
· Kuhmo
Lentua canoeing route 19,5 km, Kuhmo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
19.2 km
5:00 h
15 m
15 m
This easy canoeing route in Lentua Nature Reserve introduces the visitor to the largest unregulated lake in Kuhmo as well as rugged, wilderness-like nature.
Canoeing
· Kajaani
Canoeing around Ärjänsaari island 10 km, Kajaani Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.3 km
4:00 h
12 m
11 m
Äjänsaari on Lake Oulujärvi is a unique island destination. Shallow sandy beaches, rugged beach cliffs and the clear water create a unique experience for the paddler.
Canoeing
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Paddling around lake Sapsojärvi 16 km, Sotkamo - Vuokatti Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
16.4 km
4:30 h
6 m
6 m
Experience the unique Arctic Lakeland landscape of Sotkamo's Sapsojärvi-lake: On the north shores the impressive sand cliffs and on the western side the silhouette of the Vuokatti hill chain.
Canoeing
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Easy canoeing around Sotkamo 6 km, Sotkamo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6 km
2:00 h
33 m
32 m
Get familiar with the bays, peninsulas, small islands and straits of Sotkamo! You will explore the inhabited beaches of the beautiful village from the water.
Canoeing
· Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
Kalliojoki canoeing route 33 km, Kuhmo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
33.2 km
8:00 h
1 m
1 m
The Kalliojoki canoeing route, which starts from the Iso-Palonen nature reserve, is a river and lake route that offers great wilderness experiences, where smaller rapids follow one another.
Canoeing
· Kajaani
Easy island tour Pukkisaari 4km, Kajaani Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4 km
1:00 h
0 m
0 m
The tour leads you to some beautiful islands on lake Nuas. You will see typical Finnish summer houses and pass through a narrow bay between the islands.
Canoeing
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Canoeing from Sotkamo to Katinkulta 15,5 km, Vuokatti Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
16.1 km
3:15 h
21 m
1 m
The landscapes of Vuokatti and Sotkamo are characterised by waterways, ridges and hills. There is a lot to experience for water travellers.
Canoeing
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Canoeing at Katinkulta 5 km, Vuokatti Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.9 km
2:30 h
76 m
76 m
The waterfont of Holiday Club Katinkulta is Jäätiönlahti bay, a versatile canoeing environment in the lap of Vuokatinvaara. Enjoy a relaxed water trip in stunning sceneries!
Canoeing
· Pirttijärvi
SUP-boarding to Jäätiön fireplace 1,3/2,6 km, Vuokatti-Sotkamo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.7 km
1:30 h
44 m
44 m
This paddling trip from Katinkulta to the fireplace of Jäätiönlahti bay is an adventure for the whole family. Follow a narrow winding reed strait to get to the bird-rich waters of Jäätiönlampi lake.
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Jongunjoki canoeing route 70 km, Kuhmo - Lieksa, Finland by Nuutti
Photo: Nuutti Hyttinen, Community
June 21, 2022
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