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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful canoe trips on the Finnish Coast and Archipelago
Canoeing
· Kotka-Hamina
Kaarlinsaari canoeing route (Strömfors, Loviisa)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.7 km
2:00 h
0 m
0 m
This kayaking route takes you on an exploration of the Saarela Nature Reserve.
Canoeing
· Kotka-Hamina
Tour of Kirmusaari, Loviisa
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
7.6 km
2:00 h
1 m
1 m
The Kirmusaari tour is a two-hour kayaking trip on Finland's Amatzon, the Kymijoki River.
Canoeing
· Kotka-Hamina
Paddling Tour Inkeroinen - Loviisa
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
95.1 km
19:10 h
7 m
19 m
This is the route for you if you want variety in your paddling experience. This route combines the ease of river paddling, the tranquillity of lake paddling and the excitement of sea paddling. On top of all this, the route has a number of interesting places to visit, from the National Park to the historic mill areas.
Canoeing
· Kotka-Hamina
Canoeing in Inkeroinen - Kotka
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
93.8 km
18:55 h
7 m
25 m
This is the route for you if you want variety in your paddling experience.
This route combines the ease of river paddling, the peacefulness of lake paddling and the excitement of sea paddling.
On top of all this, the route has a number of interesting places to visit, from the National Park to the historic potting grounds.
Canoeing
· Kotka-Hamina
Pyhtää branch canoeing route of Kymijoki River
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
68.9 km
36:00 h
7 m
19 m
Kymijoki River is a very versatile canoeing destination. The locals refer to Kymijoki River as the Amazon of Finland, and for good reason. The great main stream runs through a variety of landscapes in several branches. The deciduous trees on the banks extend far over the river in many places, creating a rainforest feel.
Canoeing
· Kotka-Hamina
Pernoo branch of the Kymijoki River, Kotka
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
33.6 km
36:00 h
6 m
18 m
If you want to go to the river now, you're in for a surprise.
You'll see the rapids sparkling and the marshes peaceful.
There are village landscapes and a bit of wilderness.
Canoeing
· Kotka-Hamina
Hirvikoski branch canoeing route of Kymijoki River
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
52.4 km
34:00 h
10 m
16 m
Kymijoki River is like the Amazon of Finland, flowing all the way to the sea in several strands. Its greatness is yet unknown to many canoeists, but a grand secret to those who have experienced it. It is a mystical stream.
Canoeing
· Kotka-Hamina
Kymijoki River from pond to pond canoeing route, (Pyhtää, Loviisa)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.8 km
3:00 h
3 m
7 m
This canoeing route links two historic paddling areas.
Canoeing
· Southeast Finland
Kaakon melontareitti: Väliväylä & Kymijoki
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
237 km
185:00 h
4 m
67 m
Kaakon melontareitti johdattaa sinut Kaakkois-Suomen virtaaviin vesiin ja koskien kuohuihin aina Saimaalta Suomenlahden tuntumaan. Reitti tarjoaa Kymenlaakson ja Etelä-Karjalan vesistöjen monipuolisimmat loiskeet! Etelä-Saimaalla, Väliväylällä ja Kymijoella kulkevalta noin 250 kilometrin mittaiselta melontareitiltä löytyy sopivia osuuksia kaikentasoisille melojille.
Canoeing
· Finnish Lakeland
Väliväylä Canoeing Route, Lappeenranta -Kouvola
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
190.6 km
50:00 h
134 m
175 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.