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Mulkkusaaren lenkki kayaking circuit

—•Kayaking Routes

21.4 km

Route

Description

Luontoon.fi – Mulkkusaaren lenkki+

Description

Luontoon.fi lists Mulkkusaaren lenkki as a marked kayaking route on Lake Oulujärvi in Paltamo, with the full paddling profile on their route page. On the map this line is about 21.4 km: you leave from the Metelinniemi shore beside Paltamon melontakeskuksen laituri, pass the Käärmeniemen and Värjänrannan guest docks along Eino Leinon tie, then cross Paltaselkä toward Mulkkusaarten retkisatama on the Mulkkusaaret island group—a natural lunch and stretch stop on open water. From there the line continues across the basin toward Lehtosen retkisatama (Paltaselkä) before turning back toward Metelinniemi, closing a long day loop on big-lake water. The islands are wooded with rocky shoreline; a public lean-to is documented on the island group for walkers and boaters who land respectfully. City of Paltamo points visitors to Lipas and its outdoor service map for up-to-date municipal recreation sites and links Oulujärvi fishing and beach information from the same hub. Kainuu region tourism pages describe Oulujärvi’s large open basins as a major paddling destination alongside other water activities in the area. Lake Oulujärvi behaves like a small sea in wind: long fetches, sparse islands, and shallow areas can build steep waves, so the independent Minne melomaan paddling blog stresses solid skills, avoiding solo trips, and being ready to change plans with the forecast —advice that applies on Paltaselkä as much as on the western basins the article illustrates. Oulujärven Melojat runs the municipally owned Paltamo Melontakeskus next to the beach road: courses, club paddles, storage, and fleet use for instruction. Visit Kajaani summarises the centre for travellers. The same launch cluster connects to other mapped kayak lines—Paltamosta Melalahteen, Volon kierto, Luhtaniemi ja Palosen kierto, Leppikosken lenkki, Jormualta Paltamoon, and Paltamo–Mieslahti–Paltamo—so you can stitch shorter days into a longer Oulujärvi stay. In winter the ski track Autioniemi–Mulkkusaaret–Lehtonen–Autioniemi follows part of the same geography for skiers starting from Autioniemi parking.

Length & route

The mapped kayaking line is about 21.4 km on Lake Oulujärvi with no portages or whitewater on this route. After the first kilometre along the Metelinniemi shore you cross open Paltaselkä toward Mulkkusaarten retkisatama (roughly mid-route by distance), then continue toward Lehtosen retkisatama on Paltaselkä before returning toward the Metelinniemi launch cluster.

Getting there

Launch from Paltamon melontakeskuksen laituri at Uimarannantie 2 beside Metelinniemen uimaranta and the Metelinniemi services—this matches the mapped start beside Paltamo Melontakeskus (Uimarannantie 1 area). For the kayaking centre, storage, courses, and club paddles, Oulujärven Melojat lists Paltamo details on their activities page. Visit Kajaani summarises the centre for visitors. City of Paltamo links outdoor maps and Lipas search hints from its sports and recreation hub.

Good to know

Watch wind and wave build-up on Paltaselkä; carry signalling gear and dress for cold water. Respect private shores except at public docks, beaches, and signed rest stops. Fishing on Oulujärvi typically needs a permit—check Eräluvat for the water you fish. Landing on the islands: follow everyman’s rights lightly, avoid fragile vegetation, and prefer marked rest harbours and laavu where provided.

Where to rent kayaks

Oulujärven Melojat operates Paltamo Melontakeskus (Uimarannantie 1) beside Metelinniemi with kayak storage, instruction fleets for courses and club nights, and group paddles—contact the association for reservations and whether day rental is available in season.

Managed by

Paltamo

Official Maintenance

Trail info

The line tours Paltaselkä from Metelinniemi via Mulkkusaaret and Lehtosen retkisatama back toward the launch shore; plan the open crossings for the most favourable wind.

Route direction

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

21.4 km

Distance

Allow a full day at touring pace with breaks on open water; strong wind can slow the crossing segments substantially.

Est. Time

Lake Paddling

Water type

Location

64.40089°N, 27.85573°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

KainuuRegion

PaltamoCity

Kayaking RoutesCategory

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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.

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Description

Luontoon.fi – Mulkkusaaren lenkki+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

Where to rent kayaks

Managed by

Paltamo

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

The line tours Paltaselkä from Metelinniemi via Mulkkusaaret and Lehtosen retkisatama back toward the launch shore; plan the open crossings for the most favourable wind.

Route direction

Open / Good Condition