The Lentuan järvimelontareitti is a full-day lake loop on Lentua, Kuhmo’s largest unregulated lake, mostly inside Lentuan luonnonsuojelualue within Ystävyyden puisto. Visit Kuhmo lists it as an easy day trip with an indicative duration of about five hours and describes wide open water, sheltered island channels, and na...
The loop can be paddled in either direction; wind and wave exposure on the longest fetches usually determine which way feels easier.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Island
Island
Lake
Lake
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
19.3 km
Distance
Visit Kuhmo suggests about five hours for the full lake loop. Actual time varies with wind, breaks at Kotasaari and Lehtosaari, and photography.
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Lake Paddling
Water type
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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.