This route is a short, easy lake loop of about 2.7 km around Jäätiönlahti on Nuasjärvi in Vuokatti–Katinkulla, Sotkamo, Kainuu. It is aimed at reaching Jäätiönlammen laavu—a municipal lean-to and fire ring on a small forest pond linked to the bay—by kayak, canoe, or SUP. Vuokatti lists it among local paddling options t...
The route is a small bay loop on Nuasjärvi; paddle clockwise or counterclockwise depending on wind and where you prefer to land at the lean-to.
Route direction
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
2.7 km
Distance
Allow about 1–1.5 hours at an easy pace, matching Vuokatti’s listed suggestion of roughly 1 h 30 minutes for this outing, or longer if you stop at Jäätiönlammen laavu and Katinkullan uimaranta.
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Lake Paddling
Water type
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Our data was researched from Sotkamo, 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.