For Nuasjärvi paddling hubs, route PDFs, and the Melo Kajaanissa brochure, start with the City of Kajaani’s paddling routes overview. The Pukkisaari loop is a short lake tour on Nuasjärvi in Kainuu: it is about 4.2 km as one full circuit from the Kuurna kayak dock, easygoing water for building confidence before long...
Clockwise or counter-clockwise both work on a sheltered island loop; choose the side that keeps you farther from busy cottage shores and avoids direct headwind on the return.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Island
Island
Lake
Lake
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
4.2 km
Distance
In calm conditions many paddlers finish the loop in about 1–1.5 hours including photo stops; allow more time if the wind picks up on Rehjanselkä.
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Lake Paddling
Water type
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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.