Melalahti–Varisjokisuu–Melalahti kayaking route
Route
Description
Melalahti–Varisjokisuu–Melalahti is a short point-to-point kayaking line on Lake Oulujärvi in Paltamo, about 6.7 km from the Melalahti shore services to Varislahden retkisatama. You set out from the Melalahti beach and harbour strip: Melalahden uimapaikka has a swimming beach, changing rooms, a grill shelter, and boat...
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Trail info
Point-to-point from Melalahden uimapaikka and guest-harbour area toward Varislahden retkisatama along the north shore of Oulujärvi and through Varisjokisuu; you may paddle the return leg along the same corridor or arrange a shuttle.
Route direction
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
6.7 km
Distance
Roughly 2–4 hours of relaxed paddling at touring pace for 6.7 km, depending on wind and whether you stop at the kota and harbours; faster groups may finish in under two hours.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Lake 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.
Melalahti–Varisjokisuu–Melalahti kayaking route6.7 km
Route
Description
Melalahti–Varisjokisuu–Melalahti is a short point-to-point kayaking line on Lake Oulujärvi in Paltamo, about 6.7 km from the Melalahti shore services to Varislahden retkisatama. You set out from the Melalahti beach and harbour strip: Melalahden uimapaikka has a swimming beach, changing rooms, a grill shelter, and boat...
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Trail info
Location
Point-to-point from Melalahden uimapaikka and guest-harbour area toward Varislahden retkisatama along the north shore of Oulujärvi and through Varisjokisuu; you may paddle the return leg along the same corridor or arrange a shuttle.
Route direction
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
6.7 km
Distance
Roughly 2–4 hours of relaxed paddling at touring pace for 6.7 km, depending on wind and whether you stop at the kota and harbours; faster groups may finish in under two hours.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Lake Paddling
Water type
Rate & Review
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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.