Kiekinjoki water trekking route
Route
Description
The Kiekin vesiretkeilyreitti is a long point-to-point paddle on the Kiekinjoki waterway and its lakes in Kuhmo and eastern Kainuu. The route is about 77.1 km as one continuous line, beginning from central Kuhmo at Maakunnanranta and the town riverside launches, then following the water eastward through forest and lake...
Managed by
Kuhmo
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Visit Kuhmo describes the Kiekinjoki water trail from the Kivi-Kieki headwater put-in downstream to Kuhmo town centre; this database line is traced from central Kuhmo toward the eastern lakes, so plan shuttles and daily direction to match your vehicle logistics and current.
Route direction
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
77.1 km
Distance
Typically three to five days for the full distance at a touring pace; strong groups in favourable conditions may move faster, but portaging and rapid scouting add time.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class I (Easy)
Rapids class
Class II (Moderate)
Rapids class
Lake Paddling
Water type
River Paddling
Water type
Location
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Our data was researched from Kuhmo, 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.
Kiekinjoki water trekking route77.1 km
Route
Description
The Kiekin vesiretkeilyreitti is a long point-to-point paddle on the Kiekinjoki waterway and its lakes in Kuhmo and eastern Kainuu. The route is about 77.1 km as one continuous line, beginning from central Kuhmo at Maakunnanranta and the town riverside launches, then following the water eastward through forest and lake...
Managed by
Kuhmo
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Visit Kuhmo describes the Kiekinjoki water trail from the Kivi-Kieki headwater put-in downstream to Kuhmo town centre; this database line is traced from central Kuhmo toward the eastern lakes, so plan shuttles and daily direction to match your vehicle logistics and current.
Route direction
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
77.1 km
Distance
Typically three to five days for the full distance at a touring pace; strong groups in favourable conditions may move faster, but portaging and rapid scouting add time.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class I (Easy)
Rapids class
Class II (Moderate)
Rapids class
Lake Paddling
Water type
River Paddling
Water type
Rate & Review
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Kuhmo, 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.