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Vuoreslahti–Akkovaara kayaking route

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4.6 km

Route

Description

City of Kajaani – Kajaanin melontareitit (Melo Kajaanissa brochure)+

Description

The Vuoreslahti/Akkovaara kayaking route is a short, sheltered paddle on the eastern shore of Lake Oulujärvi near Vuoreslahti in Kainuu, roughly 15 km from Kajaani centre as the crow flies. The City of Kajaani’s Melo Kajaanissa materials describe it as a family-friendly circuit from the sandy beach beside Vuoresjoki bridge, with parking nearby: you paddle toward Vuoreslahti, keep to the sheltered water of Pikkulahti rather than heading out onto open Ärjänselkä, pass the landing at Vuoreslahden rantaumispaikka, and swing close beneath Akkovaara where a hiking trail network reaches the hilltop lookout and a campfire spot—ideal for stretching your legs before you return to the bridge launch. The same brochure groups it with other developed Oulujärvi and Nuasjärvi routes from the Kajaani paddling development project together with Oulujärven Melojat and Kajaanin Latu. Luontoon.fi lists the route under the name Vuoreslahti/Akkovaara melontareitti for cross-checking against national outdoor services. On land, Visit Kajaani’s page for the Jättiläisten jalanjäljissä family trail summarises Akkovaara as a former Sámi ritual hill with views across Oulujärvi toward Ärjänsaari—context for what you see from the water and if you tie in a short walk. About 4.4 km along the paddle from the start, you are near Akkovaaran näköalatorni and Akkovaaran nuotiopaikka on the slopes above the bay—the tower and fire ring sit on the Kouta–Vuores trail network, so you can combine paddling with the short family hiking loop or longer biking trails that share the same hill without needing a separate car move if you plan a full day. The Vuoresjoen melontareitti shares the same Vuoresjoki bridge put-in and explores the river and Kontiopuro upstream for a different, very quiet channel paddle. For kayaks, canoes, and local course dates, Kajaanin Latu maintains Kuurna paddling base activities and publishes regional rental contacts including Luonnollisesti Oulujärvi Ky for equipment and lake services in the Oulujärvi area.

Length & route

The route is about 4.6 km as one continuous paddling line along the Vuoreslahti shoreline and Pikkulahti. Official printed brochures describe a similar sheltered circuit returning to the Vuoresjoki bridge beach; treat wind on any short open segments and keep clear of busy boating channels if you cross them.

Getting there

Put in at the small sandy beach beside Vuoresjoki bridge on the Vuoreslahti road, where the City of Kajaani’s Melo Kajaanissa brochure notes parking (P) at the water’s edge. Vuoreslahden rantaumispaikka lies along the bay a short paddle from that start. Akkovaaran perhereitin P-paikka on the Kouta–Vuores trails serves walkers linking the tower and campfire from the land side if you split the group between boat and car. For regional shuttle planning and the Kuurna paddling base, see Kajaanin Latu’s melonta page.

Good to know

Paddling on public water in Finland is generally free of trail fees; fishing from a kayak with rod and lure on Oulujärvi state waters typically requires the national fisheries management fee for anglers aged 18–67 plus any area-specific rules—confirm the current Eräluvat product for the Oulujärvi water body you fish. Follow Suomen Melonta- ja Soutuliitto paddling safety guidance before launching. No dedicated on-water trail-overview video for this exact named route was verified at research time.

Where to rent kayaks

Kajaanin Latu runs beginner and advanced kayak courses, week paddles from Kuurna in summer, and lists regional renters: Luonnollisesti Oulujärvi Ky for transports and equipment on Oulujärvi (phone on their site), plus independent SUP and kayak contacts for the Kajaani area—check availability before planning a Vuoreslahti shuttle.

Managed by

Kajaani

Official Maintenance

08 6155 2555

Trail info

Anticlockwise circuit in the brochure: from Vuoresjoki bridge beach into Vuoreslahti and Pikkulahti, keeping to sheltered water, then back to the launch.

Route direction

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

4.6 km

Distance

About 1.5–3 hours at an easy pace with a stop at Akkovaara’s tower or campfire.

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Lake Paddling

Water type

Location

64.23140°N, 27.47640°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

KainuuRegion

KajaaniCity

VuoreslahtiVillage

Kayaking RoutesCategory

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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.

Finland Kainuu Kajaani Kayaking RoutesVuoreslahti–Akkovaara kayaking route

Vuoreslahti–Akkovaara kayaking route4.6 km

Route

Vuoreslahden rantaumispaikka

0.6 km|Free

Boat RampsP-paikka

Akkovaaran näköalatorni

4.4 km|Free

Scenic Lookout Towers

Akkovaaran nuotiopaikka

4.4 km|Free

Campfire SpotsThe Akkovaara slope offers a sheltered rest area with a fire pit, benches, and woodshed, conveniently located near the hiking & biking trails.

Description

City of Kajaani – Kajaanin melontareitit (Melo Kajaanissa brochure)+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

Where to rent kayaks

Managed by

Kajaani

Official Maintenance

08 6155 2555

Trail info

Location

Anticlockwise circuit in the brochure: from Vuoresjoki bridge beach into Vuoreslahti and Pikkulahti, keeping to sheltered water, then back to the launch.

Route direction

Open / Good Condition

Location

64.23140°N, 27.47640°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

KainuuRegion

KajaaniCity

VuoreslahtiVillage

Kayaking RoutesCategory

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

4.6 km

Distance

About 1.5–3 hours at an easy pace with a stop at Akkovaara’s tower or campfire.

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Lake Paddling

Water type

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Finland Kainuu Kajaani Kayaking RoutesVuoreslahti–Akkovaara kayaking route