Hossa–Juntusranta water trail
Route
Description
The Hossa–Juntusranta water trail is about 36.4 km point-to-point along the Hossanjoki in Suomussalmi, Kainuu, inside Hossa National Park. It is a one-way river and lake chain from the Niskakoski area toward Juntusranta—downstream with the main current on a river restored for paddling and recreational fishing. Metsähal...
Managed by
Suomussalmi
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Paddle downstream along the Hossanjoki from the Niskakoski area toward Juntusranta; the geometry follows the main channel through rapids and lake sections.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
36.4 km
Distance
Typically 2–3 days for a comfortable multi-day paddle; strong groups sometimes complete it in two long days, or one very long day in high water and long midsummer light—add time for scouting rapids in the first 7 km.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Class I (Easy)
Rapids class
Class II (Moderate)
Rapids class
Lake Paddling
Water type
River Paddling
Water type
Location
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Our data was researched from Suomussalmi, 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.
Hossa–Juntusranta water trail36.4 km
Route
Description
The Hossa–Juntusranta water trail is about 36.4 km point-to-point along the Hossanjoki in Suomussalmi, Kainuu, inside Hossa National Park. It is a one-way river and lake chain from the Niskakoski area toward Juntusranta—downstream with the main current on a river restored for paddling and recreational fishing. Metsähal...
Managed by
Suomussalmi
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Paddle downstream along the Hossanjoki from the Niskakoski area toward Juntusranta; the geometry follows the main channel through rapids and lake sections.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
36.4 km
Distance
Typically 2–3 days for a comfortable multi-day paddle; strong groups sometimes complete it in two long days, or one very long day in high water and long midsummer light—add time for scouting rapids in the first 7 km.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Class I (Easy)
Rapids class
Class II (Moderate)
Rapids class
Lake Paddling
Water type
River Paddling
Water type
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Suomussalmi, 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.