For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Northern Savo - Lakeland. 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 water sports.
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The 10 Most Beautiful water sports in Northern Savo - Lakeland
Canoeing
· Northern Savo - Lakeland
Canoe Route from Passenger Harbour to Pieni-Telkko island, Kuopio
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7 km
2:00 h
5 m
8 m
A wonderful lake kayaking route from Kuopio Passenger Harbor to the wilderness of Pieni-Telkko island on Kallavesi lake. On the way you pass the historical milieu of Itkonniemi.
Canoeing
· Finnish Lakeland
Paddle and hike on a circular route in Sonkajärvi
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
31.2 km
10:00 h
40 m
40 m
This route offers plenty of experiences! Paddle in beautiful lake sceneries, stay overnight on an island booked just for you, and hike in the varied terrain of Volokinpolku trail.
Canoeing
· Northern Savo - Lakeland
Kodanovinen - Kayaking route in Southern Konnevesi National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
20.2 km
5:00 h
21 m
10 m
The Kodanovinen Kayak Trail is perfect for weekend kayaking and allows combining paddling and day hiking. Enjoy the magnificent landscape of the osprey and the Kodanovinen islands.
Canoeing
· Northern Savo - Lakeland
Paddling through rapids on Nurmijoki route in Sonkajärvi
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
27 km
5:00 h
5 m
42 m
Nurmijoki route offers nine rapids and leads you from Jyrkän Ruukki to Koirakoski. The canoeing route is one of the most valuable routes with rapids in North Savo area.
Canoeing
· Northern Savo - Lakeland
Easy Canoeing Route near city center on Lake Kallavesi, Kuopio
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4 km
2:00 h
14 m
13 m
This easy canoeing route from Saana Tourist Center will take you to admire the lush landscapes and Kallavesi lake. An ice cream kiosk and a lean-to offer the best spots for breaks.
Canoeing
· Northern Savo - Lakeland
Rajasaari kayaking route in Southern Konnevesi National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8 km
3:30 h
3 m
3 m
Paddle through the magnificent archipelago of Hankavesi and tent in Rajasaari island. Listen to the birds and enjoy the first rays of the morning sun over the misty lake.
Canoeing
· Finnish Lakeland
Paddle to the Rock Painting in Southern Konnevesi National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
17.4 km
4:00 h
8 m
10 m
Kayaking from village of Rautalampi to the rock painting cliff of Toussunlinna includes the sanctity of nature and nature beauty of finnish old waterways .
Canoeing
· Northern Savo - Lakeland
Kivisalmen kierros - kayaking in Southern Konnevesi National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3 km
1:00 h
0 m
8 m
Beauty and clean waters of Lake Konnevesi are amazing on this easy 3 km kayaking trail around Kivisalmi bridge, barbeque kiosk and harbour in Southern Konnevesi National Park.
Canoeing
· Northern Savo - Lakeland
Käpynän Kierros Kayaking Trail, Southern Konnevesi National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.3 km
1:30 h
13 m
4 m
Käpynän kierros circular paddling route takes you through the beaver's habitat. Admire the tafone cliff of Saukkosaari Island and the mysterious stone face of the Käpynä Hill.
Canoeing
· Northern Savo - Lakeland
City Canoeing Route from Kuopio Passenger Harbour to Saana resort
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.6 km
3:00 h
13 m
13 m
On this scenic canoeing route you can enjoy the summer life of Kuopio on the islands of Kallavesi, near city center and have lunch at Holiday Resort Saana.
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