This is a short point-to-point paddling line of about 4.1 km on Lake Oulujärvi in Kainuu, linking the Vuottolahti and Kouluniemi shore areas north of Kajaani. Along the mapped line you pass two marked landing points: first Rakennuksenperän rantautumispaikka a little over halfway, then Kouluniemen rantautumispaikka at t...
The usual line runs along Oulujärvi from the Vuottolahti/Kirppuniemi shore toward Kouluniemi; paddle whichever direction matches your shuttle, and check wind on the open lake before leaving sheltered water.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
4.1 km
Distance
Allow roughly one to one-and-a-half hours of relaxed paddling for the full 4.1 km in calm conditions, or longer if you pause at landings or if wind builds on the lake.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
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.