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The 10 most beautiful canoe trips in Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
![Lentiirajärvi, Kuhmo](https://img3.oastatic.com/img2/96079324/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Canoeing
· Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
The Kainuu Tar Route - water route for canoeing/kayaking, 180 km, 3 stages
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Multi-stage route
180.1 km
36:00 h
6 m
53 m
Embark on an unforgettable journey through pristine wilderness and stunning lake landscapes with the Kainuu Tar Route water route. Stretching over 180 km, this canoeing/kayaking adventure leads from the headwaters of Kuhmo through Sotkamo to Kajaani, showcasing the beauty of the region like never before.
![Melojia Kajaanissa](https://img1.oastatic.com/img2/93473202/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Canoeing
· Kajaani
Kuurnan melontatallilta kauppatorille 6 km, Kajaani
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6 km
2:00 h
1 m
1 m
Kajaanijoen kauniit kaupunkimaisemat, upeita historiallisia kohteita ja Limppusaaren taukopaikka aivan keskustassa. Tai piipahda kauppatorin kahviloihin.
![Melojat Kajaani](https://img3.oastatic.com/img2/91329409/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Canoeing
· Kajaani
Trip to the island of Rehja by paddling, 7 km, Kajaani
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.2 km
2:00 h
0 m
0 m
Enjoy a relaxed paddle trip to one of the fireplaces of the Rehja island. This is a perfect tour for a sunny evening. Bring your grill snack and enjoy the evening scenery at lake Nuas.
![Karankalahti meloja, Kajaani](https://img1.oastatic.com/img2/91328092/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Canoeing
· Kajaani
Karankalahti - Venäänniemi melontareitti 7 km, Kajaani
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6.7 km
1:30 h
0 m
1 m
Karankalahti on pitkähkö Nuasjärven Rehjanselän eteläpuolinen lahti. Melontareitti vie lahden pohjukasta Nuasjärven Rehjanselälle ja Venäänniemeen.
![Meloja Kuluntalahti, Kajaani](https://img2.oastatic.com/img2/91327953/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Canoeing
· Kajaani
Kuluntalahti - Rehjansaari melontareitti 8/16 km, Kajaani
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.2 km
1:45 h
0 m
0 m
Kuluntalahti on pitkä ja suhteellisen leveä lahti Nuasjärvellä Rehjaselän pohjoispuolella Kajaanissa. Reitti vie Rehjansaareen, joka on upea kesäinen retkikohde lähellä kaupunkia.
![Mujethoulu, Vuokatti Sotkamo](https://img3.oastatic.com/img2/88452099/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Canoeing
· Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
The Kainuu Tar Route's waterway / Stage 3: Sotkamo - Kajaani 36 km
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 3
36.1 km
8:00 h
1 m
0 m
The Kainuu Tar Route's waterway adventure leads from the headwaters of Kuhmo to Kajaani, covering a total distance of 185 km. This is the third stage of the route from Sotkamo to Kajaani.
![Kiimasjärvi, Sotkamo](https://img0.oastatic.com/img2/90666491/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Canoeing
· Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
The Kainuu Tar Route's waterway / Stage 2: Kuhmo - Sotkamo 75 km
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 2
73.4 km
14:40 h
0 m
26 m
The Kainuu Tar Route's waterway adventure leads from the headwaters of Kuhmo to Kajaani, covering a total distance of 185 km. This segment marks the second, central stage of the route, spanning from Kuhmo to Sotkamo. Embark on a journey through picturesque landscapes, where each paddle stroke unveils a new chapter of natural wonders and cultural heritage."
![Melojat Kuhmo](https://img1.oastatic.com/img2/93718507/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Canoeing
· Kuhmo
The Kainuu Tar Route's waterway / Stage 1: Änätti - Kuhmo, 70 km
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 1
70.6 km
14:05 h
0 m
20 m
The Kainuu Tar Route's waterway adventure leads from the headwaters of Kuhmo to Kajaani, covering a total distance of 185 km. This section takes you from the headwaters of Änätti to the center of Kuhmo, through the beautiful wilderness of Kainuu.
![Kanootilla Kuluntalahdella, Kajaani](https://img2.oastatic.com/img2/93472343/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Canoeing
· Kajaani
Kesäniemi - Kuluntalalahti melontareitti 11 km, Kajaani
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.5 km
3:30 h
0 m
0 m
Koe komeita maisemia Nuasjärven laineille vievällä järvireitillä. Päivämelontareitti vie Kajaanin keskusta maalaismaiseen Kuluntalahteen.
![Särämäjoki tunnelit, Kajaani](https://img.oastatic.com/img2/91327795/320x320r/variant.jpg)
Canoeing
· Kajaani
Melontaretki Särämäjärven lintuvesille 10 km, Kajaani
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.4 km
2:05 h
3 m
3 m
Särämäjärvi on Kajaanin pohjoispuolella pieni ruovikkoinen järvi, jonka vesilintukanta on suuri. Järvellä on usein nähty mm. haikara. Matkalla järvelle kuljetaan tunneleiden läpi.
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Jongunjoki canoeing route 70 km, Kuhmo - Lieksa, Finland by Nuutti
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June 21, 2022
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