The Rehjansaari/Kuluntalahti kayaking route is about 9.1 km on Nuasjärvi in Kajaani, Kainuu, as one line on the map. It is a point-to-point paddle that links the Kuurna paddling shore and Rehjansaari with Kuluntalahti at the north end of Rehjanselkä—useful if you want to finish by a marina, boat ramp, and roadside park...
Visit Kajaani – Rehjansaaren melontareitti 9 km+
Description
The Rehjansaari/Kuluntalahti kayaking route is about 9.1 km on Nuasjärvi in Kajaani, Kainuu, as one line on the map. It is a point-to-point paddle that links the Kuurna paddling shore and Rehjansaari with Kuluntalahti at the north end of Rehjanselkä—useful if you want to finish by a marina, boat ramp, and roadside parking rather than returning to Kuurna. Visit Kajaani's Rehjansaaren melontareitti page describes the wider Nuasjärvi paddling picture from Kuurna via Pukkisaari and Purnuniemi toward Rehjansaari, including safety on wind-exposed open water. Visit Kajaani's Rehjansaari page covers island services: free tent camping under everyman's rights, shared fireplaces with firewood from marked sheds, kota-style lean-tos, cooking shelters, jetties, and rental cottages operated by Luonnollisesti Oulujärvi for part of the buildings. The City of Kajaani lists Nuasjärvi paddling routes and downloadable brochures, including a PDF map of the Rehjansaaren melontareitti.
After the crossing toward Rehjansaari, the line passes the cluster of Rehjansaaren laituri, Kummelin Tulipaikka, Rehjansaari - veneenlaskupaikka, Rehjansaari Camping, Rehjansaaren laavu, Rehjansaaren laavun laituri, Rehjansaaren uimaranta ja keittokatos, Kuuselan kotalaavu, Telkännokan puolikota, and Purnunniemen keittokatos—natural stops for a swim, meal, or shelter break. Most shores are rocky; the eastern swimming beach is sandier. Further north, Kuluntalahden venesatama and Kuluntalahden veneluiska sit at the head of the bay, with Kuluntalahden parkkiapaikka for vehicles and shore access near Vuokatintie.
Rehjanselkä is wind-sensitive and chop can build quickly; summer motorboat traffic is possible—give way, wear a life jacket, and favour paddling within reach of the shore. Paddle with a partner or group if you are new to the area, check wind forecasts, and pack spare clothes and a phone in a dry bag. From Rehjansaari, Visit Kajaani also notes you can plan longer extensions—for example toward Venäänniemi or Karankalahti on separate trips from the same lake. For a shorter direct Kuurna–Kuluntalahti link without touring the island, see Kuurna/Kuluntalahti melontareitti; for the classic Kuurna loop around the island, see Rehjansaaren Melontareitti.
Kajaanin Latu runs courses and seasonal group paddles; check their Melonta page for contacts and fees. Kayak rental in Kajaani is available through Luonnollisesti Oulujärvi, including Pyörre Farm on Kuurnantie and other points listed on their rental page.
Length & route
The route is about 9.1 km as one continuous line on our map. Official Nuasjärvi materials often describe the Kuurna–Rehjansaari trip as roughly 9 km; this segment adds the crossing into Kuluntalahti so you can land at the marina and ramp zone. There are no portages—open-lake paddling with optional landings at jetties and beaches.
Getting there
A common start is Kuurna: Kajaanin melontatalli and paddling jetty at Kuurnantie 97–99, with free parking on the gravel road end beside the hall. That matches the brochure PDF for the Rehjansaaren melontareitti. From this route’s northern end you can use Kuluntalahden venesatama, Kuluntalahden veneluiska, and Kuluntalahden parkkiapaikka along Vuokatintie; the swimming place and second launch sit nearby for adjusting take-out or meeting a car.
Good to know
Wear a life jacket, respect private shorelines, and follow everyman’s rights for camping and fires. Wood for shared fireplaces comes from marked wood sheds. Some buildings on the island are rented out—choose tent spots with care near cottages. If you fish from the kayak, check current Finnish recreational fishing rules for Nuasjärvi and whether a regional permit applies in addition to the national fisheries management fee for anglers aged 18–69; licence types and prices are published on the Eräluvat fishing licences page.
Where to rent kayaks
Luonnollisesti Oulujärvi hires kayaks, canoes, SUP boards, bikes, and more in Kajaani; rental points include Rikulantie 10 (open year-round by arrangement), Ärjänsaari summer kiosk (1 June–15 August 11–16 daily), and Pyörre Farm at Kuurnantie 85 (call +358 50 340 3013 for opening hours). A single kayak with paddle, spray deck, and 50N buoyancy aid costs 20 € per hour, 30 € per three hours, or 40 € per day; a tandem kayak 30 € / 40 € / 60 € for the same durations; open canoe and SUP prices are on the same page. Visit Kajaani also mentions transport and kayak hire from Pyörre Farm toward Rehjansaari.
Guided tours & Experiences
Kajaanin Latu publishes contacts and seasonal paddling activities on the Melonta page; ask about beginner courses and weekly group paddles from Kuurna if you want instruction before trying open-lake routes.
You may paddle from Kuurna toward Kuluntalahti or reverse the leg; choose based on wind, where you park, and whether you want to tour Rehjansaari en route.
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Visit Kajaani – Rehjansaaren melontareitti 9 km
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
9.1 km
Distance
Allow roughly three to four hours in calm conditions for the full 9 km including breaks on Rehjansaari and at Kuluntalahti; strong wind will shorten or lengthen the day.
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.
The Rehjansaari/Kuluntalahti kayaking route is about 9.1 km on Nuasjärvi in Kajaani, Kainuu, as one line on the map. It is a point-to-point paddle that links the Kuurna paddling shore and Rehjansaari with Kuluntalahti at the north end of Rehjanselkä—useful if you want to finish by a marina, boat ramp, and roadside park...
Visit Kajaani – Rehjansaaren melontareitti 9 km+
Description
The Rehjansaari/Kuluntalahti kayaking route is about 9.1 km on Nuasjärvi in Kajaani, Kainuu, as one line on the map. It is a point-to-point paddle that links the Kuurna paddling shore and Rehjansaari with Kuluntalahti at the north end of Rehjanselkä—useful if you want to finish by a marina, boat ramp, and roadside parking rather than returning to Kuurna. Visit Kajaani's Rehjansaaren melontareitti page describes the wider Nuasjärvi paddling picture from Kuurna via Pukkisaari and Purnuniemi toward Rehjansaari, including safety on wind-exposed open water. Visit Kajaani's Rehjansaari page covers island services: free tent camping under everyman's rights, shared fireplaces with firewood from marked sheds, kota-style lean-tos, cooking shelters, jetties, and rental cottages operated by Luonnollisesti Oulujärvi for part of the buildings. The City of Kajaani lists Nuasjärvi paddling routes and downloadable brochures, including a PDF map of the Rehjansaaren melontareitti.
After the crossing toward Rehjansaari, the line passes the cluster of Rehjansaaren laituri, Kummelin Tulipaikka, Rehjansaari - veneenlaskupaikka, Rehjansaari Camping, Rehjansaaren laavu, Rehjansaaren laavun laituri, Rehjansaaren uimaranta ja keittokatos, Kuuselan kotalaavu, Telkännokan puolikota, and Purnunniemen keittokatos—natural stops for a swim, meal, or shelter break. Most shores are rocky; the eastern swimming beach is sandier. Further north, Kuluntalahden venesatama and Kuluntalahden veneluiska sit at the head of the bay, with Kuluntalahden parkkiapaikka for vehicles and shore access near Vuokatintie.
Rehjanselkä is wind-sensitive and chop can build quickly; summer motorboat traffic is possible—give way, wear a life jacket, and favour paddling within reach of the shore. Paddle with a partner or group if you are new to the area, check wind forecasts, and pack spare clothes and a phone in a dry bag. From Rehjansaari, Visit Kajaani also notes you can plan longer extensions—for example toward Venäänniemi or Karankalahti on separate trips from the same lake. For a shorter direct Kuurna–Kuluntalahti link without touring the island, see Kuurna/Kuluntalahti melontareitti; for the classic Kuurna loop around the island, see Rehjansaaren Melontareitti.
Kajaanin Latu runs courses and seasonal group paddles; check their Melonta page for contacts and fees. Kayak rental in Kajaani is available through Luonnollisesti Oulujärvi, including Pyörre Farm on Kuurnantie and other points listed on their rental page.
Length & route
The route is about 9.1 km as one continuous line on our map. Official Nuasjärvi materials often describe the Kuurna–Rehjansaari trip as roughly 9 km; this segment adds the crossing into Kuluntalahti so you can land at the marina and ramp zone. There are no portages—open-lake paddling with optional landings at jetties and beaches.
Getting there
A common start is Kuurna: Kajaanin melontatalli and paddling jetty at Kuurnantie 97–99, with free parking on the gravel road end beside the hall. That matches the brochure PDF for the Rehjansaaren melontareitti. From this route’s northern end you can use Kuluntalahden venesatama, Kuluntalahden veneluiska, and Kuluntalahden parkkiapaikka along Vuokatintie; the swimming place and second launch sit nearby for adjusting take-out or meeting a car.
Good to know
Wear a life jacket, respect private shorelines, and follow everyman’s rights for camping and fires. Wood for shared fireplaces comes from marked wood sheds. Some buildings on the island are rented out—choose tent spots with care near cottages. If you fish from the kayak, check current Finnish recreational fishing rules for Nuasjärvi and whether a regional permit applies in addition to the national fisheries management fee for anglers aged 18–69; licence types and prices are published on the Eräluvat fishing licences page.
Where to rent kayaks
Luonnollisesti Oulujärvi hires kayaks, canoes, SUP boards, bikes, and more in Kajaani; rental points include Rikulantie 10 (open year-round by arrangement), Ärjänsaari summer kiosk (1 June–15 August 11–16 daily), and Pyörre Farm at Kuurnantie 85 (call +358 50 340 3013 for opening hours). A single kayak with paddle, spray deck, and 50N buoyancy aid costs 20 € per hour, 30 € per three hours, or 40 € per day; a tandem kayak 30 € / 40 € / 60 € for the same durations; open canoe and SUP prices are on the same page. Visit Kajaani also mentions transport and kayak hire from Pyörre Farm toward Rehjansaari.
Guided tours & Experiences
Kajaanin Latu publishes contacts and seasonal paddling activities on the Melonta page; ask about beginner courses and weekly group paddles from Kuurna if you want instruction before trying open-lake routes.
You may paddle from Kuurna toward Kuluntalahti or reverse the leg; choose based on wind, where you park, and whether you want to tour Rehjansaari en route.
Allow roughly three to four hours in calm conditions for the full 9 km including breaks on Rehjansaari and at Kuluntalahti; strong wind will shorten or lengthen the day.
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.