Venejärvi–Kymmensylinen–Ontojärvi paddling route
Route
Description
The Venejärvi–Kymmensylinen–Ontojärvi water trail is a named canoe and kayak line through Kuhmo’s lake maze in Kainuu, linking the Venejärvi and Kalliojärvi–Kymmensylinen basin with large Ontojärvi. On our map the line is about 31.1 km point-to-point through forest lakes and connecting narrows—typical Kainuu scenery of...
Managed by
Kuhmo
Official Maintenance
Trail info
You can paddle either way depending on shuttles; many historic tar-route descriptions follow the downstream sense of the main channels, but modern trip plans follow vehicle logistics and wind on the big lake.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
31.1 km
Distance
Typically one long summer day for skilled groups in calm weather, or two shorter days with the laavu stops; add buffer for portages and wind on Ontojärvi.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class I (Easy)
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.
Venejärvi–Kymmensylinen–Ontojärvi paddling route31.1 km
Route
Description
The Venejärvi–Kymmensylinen–Ontojärvi water trail is a named canoe and kayak line through Kuhmo’s lake maze in Kainuu, linking the Venejärvi and Kalliojärvi–Kymmensylinen basin with large Ontojärvi. On our map the line is about 31.1 km point-to-point through forest lakes and connecting narrows—typical Kainuu scenery of...
Managed by
Kuhmo
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
You can paddle either way depending on shuttles; many historic tar-route descriptions follow the downstream sense of the main channels, but modern trip plans follow vehicle logistics and wind on the big lake.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
31.1 km
Distance
Typically one long summer day for skilled groups in calm weather, or two shorter days with the laavu stops; add buffer for portages and wind on Ontojärvi.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class I (Easy)
Rapids class
Lake Paddling
Water type
River Paddling
Water type
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Venejärvi–Kymmensylinen–Ontojärvi paddling route"
Share a photo from a recent trip
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.