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Canoe trails in Finland

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For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Finland. 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 Finland

Ivalojoki
Canoeing · Lappi
Canoe tour on the Ivalojoki
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
1
112.7 km
16:19 h
1 m
150 m
Moderately difficult six-day canoe trip on the most impressive river of Finish-Lapland
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Hiidenportti
Canoeing · Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
Jongunjoki canoeing route 70 km, Kuhmo - Lieksa, Finland
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
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.
Outdoors Kainuu
Nurmiselän melontalaituri, Hossan kansallispuisto
Canoeing · Hossa National Park
Nurmiselkä-Jatkonjärvi melontareitti 4 km, esteetön, Hossan kansallispuisto
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
3.8 km
1:00 h
0 m
0 m
Helppo esteetön järvimelontareitti seurailee kansallispuiston reunamia alueelle leimallisilla jylhien mäntykankaiden reunustamilla järvillä. 
Outdoors Kainuu
Lentua canoeing
Canoeing · Kuhmo
Lentua canoeing route 19,5 km, Kuhmo Finland
Toprecommended 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.
Outdoors Kainuu
Julma-Ölkky, Hossan kansallispuisto
Canoeing · Hossa National Park
Julma-Ölkyn melontareitti 5,5 km, esteetön, Hossan kansallispuisto
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
5.5 km
1:30 h
4 m
4 m
Julma-Ölkky on jylhä maanhalkeamasta syntynyt kanjonijärvi, joka on elämys niin maalta kuin vesiltä käsin. 
Outdoors Kainuu
Ärjänselkää, Kajaani Finland
Canoeing · Kajaani
Canoeing around Ärjänsaari island 10 km, Kajaani Finland
Toprecommended 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.
Outdoors Kainuu
Kajakit Rytilahden rannalla, Sotkamo - Vuokatti
Canoeing · Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Paddling around lake Sapsojärvi 16 km, Sotkamo - Vuokatti Finland
Toprecommended 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.
Outdoors Kainuu
Melojat Kiikarusniemi, Sotkamo
Canoeing · Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Island tour 13 km, Sotkamo Finland
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
12.7 km
3:00 h
1 m
1 m
Experience Sotkamo's mazelike, enchanting waters by canoe, kayak or rowing boat. Circling islands, peninsulas and bays , you'll find stunning landscapes and calm waters.
Outdoors Kainuu
SUP-laudalla Pirttijärvellä, Sotkamo
Canoeing · Pirttijärvi
Paddel tour on lake Pirttijärvi 6 km, Sotkamo Finland
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
6.3 km
2:00 h
0 m
0 m
This easy-going paddel tour on lake Pirttijärvi offers scenic views of the Sotkamo town centre. For this round you can use a canoe or SUP board. 
Outdoors Kainuu
Määränpäänä Strömfors
Canoeing · Southeast Finland
Hirvikoski branch canoeing route of Kymijoki River
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
52.4 km
34:00 h
10 m
16 m
Kymijoki River is like the Amazon of Finland, flowing all the way to the sea in several strands. Its greatness is yet unknown to many canoeists, but a grand secret to those who have experienced it. It is a mystical stream.
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Jongunjoki canoeing route 70 km, Kuhmo - Lieksa, Finland by Nuutti
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