For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Arctic Lakeland Kainuu. 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 Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
Canoeing
· Kuhmo
Lentua canoeing route 19,5 km, Kuhmo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
19.2 km
3:54 h
0 m
0 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.
Canoeing
· Kajaani
Canoeing around Ärjänsaari island 10 km, Kajaani Finland
recommended 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.
Canoeing
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Easy canoeing around Sotkamo 5 km, Sotkamo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.6 km
1:10 h
35 m
32 m
The bays, peninsulas, small islands and straits of Sotkamo become familiar on this route. The paddler can explore the inhabited beaches of the beautiful village.
Canoeing
· Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
Kalliojoki canoeing route 33 km, Kuhmo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
33.2 km
8:00 h
1 m
1 m
The Kalliojoki canoeing route, which starts from the Iso-Palonen nature reserve, is a river and lake route that offers great wilderness experiences, where smaller rapids follow one another.
Canoeing
· Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
Jongunjoki canoeing route 70 km, Kuhmo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
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.
Canoeing
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Canoeing from Sotkamo to Katinkulta 15,5 km, Vuokatti Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
16.1 km
3:15 h
22 m
21 m
The landscapes of Vuokatti and Sotkamo are characterised by waterways, ridges and hills. There is a lot to experience for water travellers.
Canoeing
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Canoeing at Katinkulta 5 km, Vuokatti Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5.2 km
1:07 h
38 m
40 m
The waterfont of Holiday Club Katinkulta is Jäätiönlahti bay, a versatile canoeing environment in the lap of Vuokatinvaara. Enjoy a relaxed water trip in stunning sceneries!
Canoeing
· Ukkohalla-Hyrynsalmi
Syväjoki-Lietejoki melontareitti 24 km, Hyrynsalmi
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
24.3 km
7:00 h
2 m
53 m
Komulankönkään vesiputoukselta alkava päivämelontareitti tarjoaa erämään tunnelmaa ja elämyksiä useiden koskiryppäiden saattelemana keskella kauneinta Hyrynsalmea.
Canoeing
· Hossa National Park
Julma-Ölkky - Hossa canoeing route in Hossa National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
14.7 km
3:04 h
5 m
61 m
Julma-Ölkky-Hossa canoeing route is a relatively easy, maze-like lake route on which you can experience small rapids, rugged canyon landscapes and pine forests reaching to the skies. The route can be used in early summer.
Canoeing
· Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
Peranka - Hossa canoeing route in Hossa National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
37.4 km
7:40 h
83 m
122 m
Peranka-Hossa canoeing route takes you past meadows, lush mixed forests and dry pine heaths. The route consists of expansive lake sections and exciting rivers. It is suitable for experienced canoeists.
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