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The 10 Most Beautiful kayak trips in Finland

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Kayaking route from Lahti to Kymijoki River and the Kimola Canal
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Multi-stage route
166.7 km
28:25 h
113 m
134 m
This kayaking route takes you to the Kymijoki River, the Kimola Canal and to Vuolenkoski via various lakes and rivers. Embark on a memorable journey on a kayak!

Kayaking
· Päijät-Häme
From Iitti to Vuolenkoski: Kayaking route from Lahti to the Kimola Canal
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 4
69.1 km
8:00 h
97 m
85 m
Part of the multistage route, this stage runs from Iitti Church Village to the lively village of Vuolenkoski via Kimola Canal. Cultural history and stunning scenery are guaranteed!

Kayaking
· Kolovesi Nationalpark
Kayaking Kolovesi National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
33.4 km
6:00 h
0 m
0 m
Kolovesi National Park offers you the best of Finnish Lakeland with a chance to spot the endangered Saimaa Ringed Seals. Welcome to the paddler's paradise!

Kayaking
· Salo
Merellisen Salon saaristokierros
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
95.3 km
16:09 h
32 m
32 m
Tule tutustumaan merelliseen Saloon ja nauti melomisen riemusta Salon saaristokierros -melontareitillä. Reitti tarjoaa paljon nähtävää ja koettavaa aktiiviselle vesiretkeilijälle.

Kayaking
· Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site
Kayaking the unique archipelago of Kvarken World Heritage Site
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
56.4 km
10:00 h
1 m
1 m
The Kvarken Archipelago has more than 5,600 islands and more than 2,400 km of coastline with a good network of sites and services making it a perfect kayaking destination.

Kayaking
· Finland
Sea Eagle Trail, boating and paddling trail, Archipelago Sea, Stage 2 Mathildedal-Ulkoluoto
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 2
22.9 km
3:50 h
13 m
5 m
Stage 2 of the Sea Eagle Trail takes you to the Särkisalo maritime islands of Salo, such as Isoluoto, Ulkoluoto and Pettu, and relaxing archipelago life.

Kayaking
· Visit Saimaa
Lake Saimaa island route & rock-paintings, Finnish Lakeland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
60.5 km
11:00 h
0 m
0 m
Experience the beautiful islands of Lake Saimaa and the mystical rock paintings of Astuvansalmi on kayaking tour. Here it is possible to spot the endangered Saimaa Ringed Seal.

Kayaking
· Finland
From Karisto to Pajulahti: Kayaking route from Lahti to the Kimola Canal
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 1
13.7 km
3:30 h
23 m
22 m
Part of the multistage kayaking route, this stage leads paddlers from Lake Kymijärvi in Lahti to Pajulahti Sports Institute in Nastola via lakes and small rivers.

Kayaking
· Ylläsjärvi
Ylläsjärven virkistysmelontareitti
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.3 km
2:00 h
0 m
0 m
Ylläsjärven melontareitti on todellinen koko perheen melontareitti, joka sopii kaikentasoisille. Meloa voit upeissa tunturimaisemissa Ylläsjärvellä, Ylläslompolossa sekä kahdella rauhallisesti virtaavalla joella.

Kayaking
· Finland
From Vuolenkoski to Lahti: Kayaking route from Lahti to the Kimola Canal
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 5
35.9 km
10:00 h
77 m
68 m
The fifth stage of the multistage kayaking route starts from the lively village of Vuolenkoski and ends back in Lahti via Kymijoki River and other lakes and small rivers.
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Kayaking Kolovesi National Park by Henning
August 28, 2021
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When did you do this route? August 25, 2021
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Sea Kayaking in Aland isles by Jānis
August 23, 2020
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Sea Kayaking in Aland islands by Movement
August 11, 2020
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