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Ruohosaari Canoe Route, Lappeenranta
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Ruohosaari Canoe RoutePhoto: Jani Hotakainen
This canoe route starts from Myllysaari, bypasses the harbour area and continues towards Pikisaari Island. Watch out for boats and cruisers. Canoe under the bridges, whereafter you will enter the vast open stretch of Sunisenselkä. The actual rest spot along the route is the Ruohosaari lean-to shelter. You may also land by the beaches in Sammonlahti, Korkkitehtaanranta and Tyysterniemi. On the beaches, canoeists must land on the edges of the beaches in order to avoid causing any danger to swimmers, whom the beaches are primarily meant for. You can visit the Karhusaari lean-to shelter on your way in either direction.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR SAFETY! Lappeenranta Harbour is very busy with boats and cruisers. Cargo ships operate along a deep-water route from Saimaa Canal to mills that are located by Lake Saimaa. Canoeists must give way to other vessels and stay away from the ship routes, keeping close to the shores. Watch out for the waves from large vessels!
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It is safest to move in a group if you do not know the terrain or the water area.
Before the excursion, it is advisable to acquire the necessary maps and guides and check the weather forecast. Wear sturdy footwear and clothes that suit the weather. It is recommended that you take first aid equipment, rainwear, a spare set of clothes, as well as enough drinks with you, particularly in the summer. Remember to wear a floating vest when boating.
In wet weather and in winter, duckboards, rocks and piers can be slippery.
In an emergency, dial the number 112. Report your location, what has happened and listen to the instructions.
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Public transport
There is no public transport to the starting point of the route to Lappeenranta's Myllysaari.
The nearest local transport stop is at the Central Hospital, which is about 1 km from Myllysaari.
Getting there
You can arrive to Lappeenranta by bus or by train.
You can check the train schedules on the VR website and the schedules of long-distance busses on the Matkahuolto website.
Parking
There are paid parking spaces for longer parking in the Lappeenranta Travel Center area, as well as free parking spaces for temporary parking.
When you come to Myllysaari, you will find plenty of parking space. Also nearby is a sandy field available for parking.
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