Leppikosken lenkki
Route
Description
Leppikosken lenkki is about 10.1 km of paddling along the Kiehimäjoki–Oulujärvi water corridor in Paltamo, linking the river reach near Leppikoski with the open lake shores around Kirkonkylä and Metelinniemi. The Municipality of Paltamo runs the Melontakeskus paddling centre on Uimarannantie; Visit Kajaani describes mu...
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Trail info
The mapped line runs as a single open track along the Kiehimäjoki–Oulujärvi shore zone in Paltamo; paddlers may run it in either direction depending on wind, but the geometry is not a closed loop.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
10.1 km
Distance
Typically about half a day including breaks; in brisk conditions skilled paddlers may finish faster, while beginners or headwinds extend the time.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Lake Paddling
Water type
River Paddling
Water type
Location
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Our data was researched from Paltamo, 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.
Leppikosken lenkki10.1 km
Route
Description
Leppikosken lenkki is about 10.1 km of paddling along the Kiehimäjoki–Oulujärvi water corridor in Paltamo, linking the river reach near Leppikoski with the open lake shores around Kirkonkylä and Metelinniemi. The Municipality of Paltamo runs the Melontakeskus paddling centre on Uimarannantie; Visit Kajaani describes mu...
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Trail info
Location
The mapped line runs as a single open track along the Kiehimäjoki–Oulujärvi shore zone in Paltamo; paddlers may run it in either direction depending on wind, but the geometry is not a closed loop.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
10.1 km
Distance
Typically about half a day including breaks; in brisk conditions skilled paddlers may finish faster, while beginners or headwinds extend the time.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Lake Paddling
Water type
River Paddling
Water type
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Leppikosken lenkki"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Paltamo, 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.