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Jormua to Paltamo

—•Kayaking Routes

18.3 km

Route

Description

City of Kajaani – Kayaking Routes+

Description

Jormualta Paltamoon is an 18.3 km point-to-point lake paddle on Oulujärvi’s eastern basin (Paltaselkä), linking the Jormuanlahti shore in Kajaani with Metelinniemi and the kayaking centre shore in Paltamo. Maps and route ideas for the wider Kajaani paddling network are published on the City of Kajaani’s paddling routes page, together with the Melo Kajaanissa brochure. From Jormua, the line follows the Pöyhölänniemi shoreline: there is a boat launch and a swimming beach at Pöyhölänniemi, with the Jormua school sports area nearby. After the bay, the route crosses open water toward Paltamo. The long straights on Paltaselkä can build wind waves; the Minne melomaan blog discusses Oulujärvi’s scale, wind, and waves for long crossings—background that also applies to shorter open-water legs. Near Paltamo, Käärmeniemen vieraslaituri offers a guest dock, and Metelinniemi clusters a beach, disc golf, winter swimming, and volleyball beside the water before the line reaches Paltamon melontakeskuksen laituri at the municipal kayaking centre. The Municipality of Paltamo’s outdoor recreation pages describe the Melontakeskus at Uimarannantie 1: the municipality owns the centre, Oulujärven Melojat ry hosts it and uses kayaks on guided trips and intro events, and members can rent storage. The same pages note commercial kayak rental through Arctic Giant in Paltamo. In Kajaani town, Luonnollisesti Oulujärvi Ky also rents kayaks and canoes by appointment. Shorter loops that share this shoreline include Pöyhölänniemen melontareitti and the Hevossaari/Pöyhölänniemi circuit; Volon kierto explores Metelinniemi and the centre shore as a separate loop.

Length & route

The mapped line is about 18.3 km one way from the Jormua end of the bay to Paltamon melontakeskuksen laituri. It is a point-to-point route on open lake water with no portages. The first kilometres stay inside Jormuanlahti before the crossing opens onto Paltaselkä.

Getting there

Jormua end: common access is from Pöyhölänniemen Veneenlaskupaikka and the surrounding shore roads (Pöyhölänniementie area). From Kajaani centre, follow regional roads toward Jormua; allow time to find parking near the school or beach depending on the season. Paltamo end: the kayaking centre and Metelinniemi lie off Golftie and Eino Leinon tie near Uimarannantie 2 (Paltamon melontakeskuksen laituri). The Municipality of Paltamo’s outdoor recreation pages list the Melontakeskus at Uimarannantie 1 and a contact point for practical questions.

Good to know

Jormuanlahti is a long, fjord-like inlet on Oulujärvi with relatively shallow, humus-coloured water and plenty of summer cottages. The Propilkki fishing guide for the area lists several launch points around Jormuanlahti (including Pöyhölänniemi) for small boat access; fishing on Oulujärvi follows regional licence rules. For equipment, guided paddling culture, and storage at the Paltamo centre, Oulujärven Melojat ry is the local association on Oulujärvi. A long-form Finnish blog on paddling Oulujärvi stresses wind forecasts, safety in waves, and the lake’s scale—useful background even for shorter crossings.

Where to rent kayaks

Paltamo: Paltamo municipality lists Arctic Giant for kayak rental in Paltamo. At Uimarannantie 1, the Melontakeskus holds kayaks used on Oulujärven Melojat ry guided trips and events; storage slots are available for members. Kajaani: Luonnollisesti Oulujärvi Ky rents single and tandem kayaks and canoes (+358 50 340 3013), with pickup in Kajaani or seasonally on Ärjänsaari.

Managed by

Kajaani

Official Maintenance

08 6155 2555

Trail info

Generally from southeast (Jormuanlahti) toward northwest (Paltamo Metelinniemi), following the mapped line along the lake.

Route direction

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

18.3 km

Distance

About 4–6 hours for many paddlers in calm conditions; wind and waves can shorten or lengthen the day substantially.

Est. Time

Lake Paddling

Water type

Location

64.29783°N, 27.99635°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

KainuuRegion

KajaaniCity

Jormua / PaltamoVillage

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Kajaani, 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.

Finland Kainuu Kajaani Kayaking RoutesJormua to Paltamo