Syväjoki–Lietejoki paddling route
Route
Description
For equipment hire, put-in ideas next to the holiday centre, and the classic high-water run from Komulanköngäs toward Hyrynsalmi, start from Ukkohalla’s paddling page. The Syväjoki–Lietejoki line is a roughly 24.4 km point-to-point river journey in Kainuu between Ukkohalla and Hyrynsalmi: it follows Syväjoki from th...
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Trail info
Downstream with the current from Syväjoki above Komulanköngäs through the Syväjoki–Lietejoki confluence toward the Emäjoki and Hyrynsalmi; upstream touring is uncommon for this segment.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
24.4 km
Distance
Roughly six to eight hours of active paddling for fit groups in normal summer flows—Outdoors Kainuu’s route description on Outdooractive suggests about seven hours for the full line—plus time for scouting, snacks, and portages.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class I (Easy)
Rapids class
Class II (Moderate)
Rapids class
River Paddling
Water type
Location
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CC BY-NDTaru Kemppainen, Outdoors Kainuu
Our data was researched from Hyrynsalmi, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.
Syväjoki–Lietejoki paddling route24.4 km
Route
Description
For equipment hire, put-in ideas next to the holiday centre, and the classic high-water run from Komulanköngäs toward Hyrynsalmi, start from Ukkohalla’s paddling page. The Syväjoki–Lietejoki line is a roughly 24.4 km point-to-point river journey in Kainuu between Ukkohalla and Hyrynsalmi: it follows Syväjoki from th...
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Trail info
Location
Downstream with the current from Syväjoki above Komulanköngäs through the Syväjoki–Lietejoki confluence toward the Emäjoki and Hyrynsalmi; upstream touring is uncommon for this segment.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
24.4 km
Distance
Roughly six to eight hours of active paddling for fit groups in normal summer flows—Outdoors Kainuu’s route description on Outdooractive suggests about seven hours for the full line—plus time for scouting, snacks, and portages.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class I (Easy)
Rapids class
Class II (Moderate)
Rapids class
River Paddling
Water type
Rate & Review
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CC BY-NDTaru Kemppainen, Outdoors Kainuu
Our data was researched from Hyrynsalmi, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.