For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in South Karelia. 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 South Karelia
Canoeing
· Lappeenranta
Hirvisaari Canoe Route, Lappeenranta
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
24 km
6:30 h
12 m
18 m
Hirvisaari Canoe Route (Hirvisaaren kierros) is a brisk day trip in the archipelago of western Pien-Saimaa.
Canoeing
· Finnish Lakeland
Canoeing Trail, Lappeenranta - Imatra
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
42.5 km
11:00 h
16 m
22 m
Proposal for a longer route from Lappeenranta to Imatra. Fine beach and island destinations have been picked along the route.
Canoeing
· Lappeenranta
Ruohosaari Canoe Route, Lappeenranta
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
22.8 km
6:00 h
20 m
20 m
Ruohosaari Canoe Route (Ruohosaaren kierros) is a day trip close to the city of Lappeenranta.
Canoeing
· Taipalsaari
Kuivaketvele Tour, Taipalsaari - Lappeenranta
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
29.7 km
8:00 h
11 m
19 m
A breezy day-canoe trip in the western Pien-Saimaa archipelago between Taipalsaari and Lappeenranta. Sights include rock painting at Turasalo in Ruusi and Linnavuori on Kuivaketvele Island.
Canoeing
· Finnish Lakeland
Väliväylä Canoeing Route, Lappeenranta -Kouvola
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
190.8 km
50:00 h
82 m
99 m
Väliväylä is a beautiful stretch of lakes and rivers connecting Lake Saimaa and Kymijoki River. This easy canoeing route is suited for the whole family.
Canoeing
· Savitaipale
Kuolimo Canoe Route, Savitaipale - Mikkeli
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
64.8 km
16:00 h
20 m
19 m
Kuolimo canoeing tour is a great way to explore the great landscape and clear waters of Lake Kuolimo.
Canoeing
· Finnish Lakeland
Ruokolahti Canoe Route
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
102.1 km
25:00 h
16 m
40 m
The unique Ruokolahti Canoe Route (Ruokolahden melontareitti) with small lakes, river sections, historical canals and open waters. Landing sites with lean-to shelters.
Canoeing
· Lappeenranta
Mikonsaari Canoe Route, Lappeenranta
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
16.3 km
4:00 h
18 m
17 m
Mikonsaari Canoe Route (Mikonsaaren kierros) is a day trip or a half a day trip in the Pien-Saimaa archipelago, close to the city of Lappeenranta.
Canoeing
· Imatra
Oritsaari and Kytönen Canoe Route, Imatra
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
23.1 km
6:30 h
10 m
15 m
A canoe day trip close to Imatra, exploring Lake Saimaa islands.
Canoeing
· Imatra
Urkonsaari Canoe Route, Imatra
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
20.3 km
6:00 h
11 m
14 m
A canoe day trip close to Imatra, exploring Lake Saimaa islands.
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