Islands paddle loop (Saarien kierros), Sotkamo
Route
Description
Saarien kierros meloen is a lake loop of about 12.7 km through the Pirttijärvi–Sotkamojärvi island maze beside Sotkamo town centre in Kainuu. The Vuokatti travel area groups Sotkamo–Vuokatti paddling on sheltered bays, narrow straits, and small islands—routes that suit kayak, canoe, or SUP when wind and motor traffic s...
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Trail info
Loop; paddle clockwise or counter-clockwise to match wind, waves, and shore traffic on the day.
Route direction
Island
Island
Lake
Lake
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
12.7 km
Distance
About 3–5 hours of relaxed paddling in calm conditions for the full 12.7 km loop; add time for breaks at Eskonsaari or Hiukka.
Est. Time
Sheltered lake channels, short open crosses between Pirttijärvi and Sotkamojärvi bays, occasional motorboat wake near marinas and town shore.
Surface
Loop
Route Type
Lake Paddling
Water type
Location
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CC BY-NDPasi Korhonen , Outdoors Kainuu
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.
Islands paddle loop (Saarien kierros), Sotkamo12.7 km
Route
Description
Saarien kierros meloen is a lake loop of about 12.7 km through the Pirttijärvi–Sotkamojärvi island maze beside Sotkamo town centre in Kainuu. The Vuokatti travel area groups Sotkamo–Vuokatti paddling on sheltered bays, narrow straits, and small islands—routes that suit kayak, canoe, or SUP when wind and motor traffic s...
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Trail info
Location
Loop; paddle clockwise or counter-clockwise to match wind, waves, and shore traffic on the day.
Route direction
Island
Island
Lake
Lake
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
12.7 km
Distance
About 3–5 hours of relaxed paddling in calm conditions for the full 12.7 km loop; add time for breaks at Eskonsaari or Hiukka.
Est. Time
Sheltered lake channels, short open crosses between Pirttijärvi and Sotkamojärvi bays, occasional motorboat wake near marinas and town shore.
Surface
Loop
Route Type
Lake Paddling
Water type
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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CC BY-NDPasi Korhonen , Outdoors Kainuu
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.