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Luhtaniemi and Palonen loop

—•Kayaking Routes

6.7 km

Route

Description

City of Paltamo – Outdoor recreation and Melontakeskus+

Description

Luhtaniemi ja Palosen kierto is a compact lake loop of about 6.7 km on Oulujärvi in Paltamo, Kainuu. It starts from Paltamon melontakeskuksen laituri beside the municipal Melontakeskus at Metelinniemi, where the City of Paltamo summarises services and publishes a melontakeskus brochure, and Visit Kajaani describes the on-site kayak fleet and how Oulujärven Melojat ry runs the dock and storage building. Oulujärven Melojat promotes paddling courses, events, and storage across Paltamo, Vaala, and Kajaani. The loop is a day-trip circle on open water around Luhtaniemi and past Palosen—good when you want a shorter circuit than the longer lake routes that start from the same harbour, such as the Paltamosta Melalahteen line documented on Luontoon.fi. Along the first part of the circuit you pass Metelinniemen uimaranta, Metelin frisbeegolfrata, Metelinniemen beachvolleykenttä, and Metelin talviuintipaikka—the main summer and winter swimming and sports corner of Metelinniemi. Later on the loop you approach Käärmeniemen vieraslaituri, a guest dock off Eino Leinon tie that works well as a pause before closing the circle back toward the kayaking centre. For a longer day on the same lake network you can branch to Volon kierto, Paltamo-Mieslahti-Paltamo, Paltamosta Melalahteen, or Leppikosken lenkki when conditions and time allow. Commercial kayak hire in the area includes Arctic Giant near Kivesvaara, which advertises kayak and canoe paddling in Kainuu lake scenery. Visit Vaala outlines how Oulujärvi’s recreation islands combine docks, lean-tos, and campfire sites across the wider lake system. If you plan trap fishing or other gear fishing from the boat in state waters on Oulujärvi, check permit products and rules on Eräluvat.

Length & route

The route is about 6.7 km as a full circuit on Lake Oulujärvi (Paltaselkä) starting and finishing at the kayaking centre dock. It is a loop with no portage in normal conditions.

Getting there

Put in at Paltamon melontakeskuksen laituri, Uimarannantie 2 area, 88300 Paltamo. The City of Paltamo lists the Melontakeskus at Uimarannantie 1 and contact details for enquiries; Visit Kajaani repeats the address and explains the association-run dock. Käärmeniemen vieraslaituri lies along Eino Leinon tie if you need a secondary landing on the loop. Arctic Giant offers separate rental and activity booking from its resort pages.

Good to know

Oulujärvi water levels fluctuate with hydropower regulation; allow extra distance to shore in wind and watch motor traffic on busy days. Trap and gear fishing in the state permit area requires the right Eräluvat products in addition to the national fishing management fee where applicable. Dogs: follow local shore and beach rules at Metelinniemi. City of Paltamo notes additional kayak rental through Arctic Giant in the municipality’s outdoor pages.

Where to rent kayaks

At the Melontakeskus, Visit Kajaani states there are seven single kayaks and one tandem for guided trips and demo events, with rack storage for members. The City of Paltamo names Arctic Giant as an additional kayak rental provider in Paltamo. Arctic Giant offers kayak and canoe experiences in Kainuu lake scenery from its activities page—check seasonal availability and booking. Oulujärven Melojat runs courses, events, and boat storage across Oulujärvi and Kajaani waterways.

Managed by

Paltamo

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Either direction around the loop; choose based on wind and waves.

Route direction

Recreation Area

Lake

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

6.7 km

Distance

About 2–3 hours in calm conditions for a relaxed pace with breaks at Metelinniemi and Käärmeniemi.

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Lake Paddling

Water type

Location

64.40093°N, 27.85592°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

KainuuRegion

PaltamoCity

Kayaking RoutesCategory

Explore nearby

Käärmeniemen vieraslaituri

603 m

Leppikosken pyöräilylenkki

387 m

Free

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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.

Finland Kainuu Paltamo Kayaking RoutesLuhtaniemi and Palonen loop

Luhtaniemi and Palonen loop6.7 km

Route

Paltamon melontakeskuksen laituri

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Boat & Kayak Launches

Metelin frisbeegolfrata

0.0 km|Free

Disc Golf CoursesTasainen maasto.

Metelinniemen beachvolleykenttä

0.0 km|Free

Volleyball Courts

Metelinniemen uimaranta

0.0 km|Free

Beaches

Metelin talviuintipaikka

0.0 km|Free

Winter Swimming

Description

City of Paltamo – Outdoor recreation and Melontakeskus+

Description

Length & route

The route is about 6.7 km as a full circuit on Lake Oulujärvi (Paltaselkä) starting and finishing at the kayaking centre dock. It is a loop with no portage in normal conditions.