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Lentua–Juttua

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50.4 km

Route

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Description

Visit Kuhmo – Lentua–Juttua–Iivantiira wilderness paddling (50 km)+

Description

This route is the classic Kuhmo wilderness circuit linking Lake Lentua, Lake Juttua, and Lake Iivantiira with rail-and-cart portages and short river sections—about 50.4 km on our map line, matching regional listings that round to roughly 50 km. Visit Kuhmo promotes it as a medium-challenging trip with an indicative moving time near 10.5 hours in ideal conditions; most groups treat it as a multi-day journey. The northern Lentua archipelago combines rocky islets, esker sand, and sheltered channels inside the Lentua nature-reserve mosaic; Metsähallitus summarises camping, landing, and reserve rules on Luontoon.fi. From Kotasaari and Vetotaipale in the north you reach the famous Huuhkajankannaksen vetotaival between Juttua and Lentua—rails and carts built for historic tar-boat haulage that Retkipaikka’s long-form Kuhmo paddling piece ties to 1800s freight traffic. Farther along the chain, Ukonsaari offers a lean-to stop before the Nivan virrat–Vuonteenkoski run where short current sections connect Iivantiira toward Lentua; the Vuonteenkoski and Nivan virrat page describes Isovirta and Pienivirta as fast narrows rather than full whitewater, with Vuonteenkoski downstream as the main rapid, and notes separate permit zones for anglers. Regional copy recommends scouting currents and using marked portages where provided—Kaarneenkoski is often cited as the carry to favour when in doubt. Around kilometre 39 on our line, Lehtosaaren autiotupa, a lakeside sauna, and nearby fireplaces form the best-known overnight cluster on Lentua; Koe Kainuu’s Lentua article highlights the same island as a flagship stop for canoe travellers. The trip finishes toward Lentuan parkkipaikka at the southern Lentua road access. The same water network plugs into Lentuan järvimelontareitti for shorter lake days, Kalliojoen vesiretkeilyreitti up the Kalliojoki chain, and the long Kainuun tervareitti stages toward Änätti or Sotkamo when you want a province-wide expedition. For the latest operational notes on the waterway and reserve strips, combine the Visit Kuhmo route page with Luontoon.fi reserve guidance.

Length & route

The mapped line is about 50.4 km. Visit Kuhmo lists 50.3 km and classifies the trip as medium challenging, with roughly 10.5 hours of moving time as a single-day reference—most paddlers still plan several days with portages and wind delays. The chain crosses large-lake sections on Lentua and Iivantiira, short river links including Nivan virrat, and named carries such as Huuhkajankannaksen vetotaival (Juttua–Lentua) and Kaarneenkosken vetotaipale. Rapids are generally run or bypassed on tracks rather than treated as continuous whitewater; scouting and life jackets are expected on open water and near currents.

Getting there

Road access for finishing or staging is concentrated at Lentuan parkkipaikka near the southern Lentua shore, matching the southern end of our line. Earlier segments connect to the same water trail network as Kalliojoen vesiretkeilyreitti and Kainuun tervareitti—use Sumsan vesillelaskupaikka, Lentua P-paikka, or town harbours if you splice shuttle legs. The Visit Kuhmo kayaking routes page hosts a printable PDF overview of this 50 km circuit among other paddling map downloads.

Good to know

On Lentua reserve sectors, follow Metsähallitus rules for camping, fires, and landing summarised on Luontoon.fi. For lure fishing with more than one rod in many state-water combinations around Kuhmo, carry the correct Metsähallitus permit package in addition to the national fishing management fee where applicable—see Eräluvat area 4510 for Kuhmo state waters. Vuonteenkoski and Nivan virrat use a separate local day permit sold via Lentua Mind and other vendors for trout and grayling fishing in those named pools; read Visit Kuhmo’s Vuonteenkoski page for seasons, quotas, and bank rules before fishing from the canoe. During forest-fire warnings open fires may be banned even at maintained fireplaces; check warnings before lighting a campfire. Visit Kuhmo lists Kalevala Camping, Hotelli Kalevala, Lentiiran Lomakylä, and EräPiira among operators renting canoes, kayaks, or SUP boards in the municipality.

History

The Huuhkajankannas rail portage between Juttua and Lentua belongs to the same 19th-century tar-boat network that Retkipaikka describes along Kuhmo’s paddling waters—barrels moved toward Oulun tervaporvarit on these channels.

Itinerary

Example pacing using on-route shelters (adjust to wind): Day 1 – About 4–11 km through northern Lentua islands: lunch near Kotasaari lean-to and Vetotaipale fireplace; aim for the Vetotaival services cluster before the long carry. Day 2 – Cross Huuhkajankannaksen vetotaival onto Juttua, then Iivantiira toward Nivan virrat: lean-to stop at Ukonsaari; camp after scouting currents. Day 3 – Work through Nivan virrat and portage Kaarneenkoski if needed; pause at Vuonteenkoski laavu and Lehonnenä fireplace. Day 4 – Cross Lentua’s south shore toward Lehtosaaren autiotupa and sauna (about km 39): optional rest day on the island. Day 5 – Short paddle to Honkisaari fireplace and finish at Lentuan parkkipaikka. Visit Kuhmo’s indicative 10.5-hour figure assumes strong crews and calm weather—spread further when learning the portages.

Where to rent kayaks

Visit Kuhmo names Kalevala Camping, Hotelli Kalevala, Lentiiran Lomakylä, and EräPiira among businesses renting kayaks, canoes, or SUP boards in Kuhmo—check current craft lists and shuttle options on each operator’s site. Retkipaikka’s regional round-up points to the same operators for multi-day logistics between Lentiira and Lentua. Koe Kainuu advertises FitNord inflatable tandem packrafts in central Kuhmo with pump, paddles, and buoyancy aids on its rental page—worth comparing if you want a packraft leg instead of a canoe.

Managed by

Kuhmo

Official Maintenance

Trail info

The classic circuit runs Lentua–Juttua–Iivantiira with return links toward southern Lentua; daily wind may make clockwise or counter-clockwise legs more attractive.

Route direction

National Park

Area

Recreation Area

Archipelago

Island

Lake

River

Open / Good Condition

Visit Kuhmo – Lentua–Juttua–Iivantiira wilderness paddling (50 km)

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

50.4 km

Distance

Visit Kuhmo quotes about 10.5 hours as indicative moving time for the full circuit in favourable conditions; wind, portages, and fishing stops usually push the trip to several days.

Est. Time

Has Portages

Portage

Class I (Easy)

Rapids class

Lake Paddling

Water type

River Paddling

Water type

Visit Kuhmo – Lentua–Juttua–Iivantiira wilderness paddling (50 km)

Location

64.22894°N, 29.81769°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

KainuuRegion

KuhmoCity

NivaVillage

Kayaking RoutesCategory

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CC BY-NDArto Heikkinen, Fadecreative, Outdoors Kainuu, Pasi Korhonen, Eeva Pulkkinen / Metsähallitus

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.

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Photo: Arto Heikkinen, CC BY-ND, Outdoors Kainuu, Lehtosaari sauna, 2026

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Route

P 1

Parking 1

0.0 km|Free

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4.3 km|Free

Outdoor Toilets

Kotasaaren laavu

4.3 km|Free

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Vetotaival käymälä

10.3 km|Free

Outdoor Toilets

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13.8 km|Free

Description

Visit Kuhmo – Lentua–Juttua–Iivantiira wilderness paddling (50 km)+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

History

Itinerary

Where to rent kayaks

Managed by

Kuhmo

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

The classic circuit runs Lentua–Juttua–Iivantiira with return links toward southern Lentua; daily wind may make clockwise or counter-clockwise legs more attractive.

Route direction

National Park

Area

Recreation Area

Archipelago

Island

Lake

River

Open / Good Condition

Visit Kuhmo – Lentua–Juttua–Iivantiira wilderness paddling (50 km)

Location

64.22894°N, 29.81769°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

KainuuRegion

KuhmoCity

NivaVillage

Kayaking RoutesCategory

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

50.4 km

Distance

Visit Kuhmo quotes about 10.5 hours as indicative moving time for the full circuit in favourable conditions; wind, portages, and fishing stops usually push the trip to several days.

Est. Time

Has Portages

Portage

Class I (Easy)

Rapids class

Lake Paddling

Water type

River Paddling

Water type

Visit Kuhmo – Lentua–Juttua–Iivantiira wilderness paddling (50 km)

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Finland Kainuu Kuhmo Kayaking RoutesLentua–Juttua

Lentua–Juttua

Route

Parking 1

Kotasaari käymälä

Kotasaaren laavu

Vetotaival tulentekopaikka

Vetotaival käymälä

Huuhkajankannaksen vetotaival (Juttua-Lentua)

Ukonsaari Laavu

Nivan virrat

Vuonteenkoski kalastuspaikka

Vuonteenkosken laavu

Kaarneenkosken vetotaipale

Lehonnenä tulentekopaikka

Lehonnenä käymälä

Lehtosaari sauna

Lehtosaaren autiotupa

Lehtosaari käymälä

Lehtosaari tulentekopaikka

Honkisaari Lentua tulentekopaikka

Lentuan parkkipaikka

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Trail info

Activities allowed

Terrain & conditions

Location

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Answers to your questions

Lentua–Juttua50.4 km

Route

Parking 1

Kotasaari käymälä

Kotasaaren laavu

Vetotaival tulentekopaikka

Vetotaival käymälä

Huuhkajankannaksen vetotaival (Juttua-Lentua)

Ukonsaari Laavu

Nivan virrat

Vuonteenkoski kalastuspaikka

Vuonteenkosken laavu

Kaarneenkosken vetotaipale

Lehonnenä tulentekopaikka

Lehonnenä käymälä

Lehtosaari sauna

Lehtosaaren autiotupa

Lehtosaari käymälä

Lehtosaari tulentekopaikka

Honkisaari Lentua tulentekopaikka

Lentuan parkkipaikka

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Location

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Terrain & conditions

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