Peranka–Hossa canoeing route
Route
Description
The Peranka–Hossa route is a long point-to-point paddle of about 42.8 km through river and lake country in Suomussalmi, Kainuu, linking the Peranka watercourse toward Hossa National Park. Luontoon.fi describes it as a varied water trail—meadows, lush mixed forest, and dry pine heaths—with wide lake sections and more in...
Managed by
Suomussalmi
Official Maintenance
Trail info
One-way downstream along the Perankajoki–lake chain toward Hossanjärvi and Hossa services; confirm put-in and take-out against Luontoon.fi maps for this route.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
42.8 km
Distance
Typically a long summer day for very fit groups, or two to three easier days with the overnight stops along the route; allow extra time on windy lake sections.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class I (Easy)
Rapids class
Class II (Moderate)
Rapids class
Class III+ (Challenging)
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.
Peranka–Hossa canoeing route42.8 km
Route
Description
The Peranka–Hossa route is a long point-to-point paddle of about 42.8 km through river and lake country in Suomussalmi, Kainuu, linking the Peranka watercourse toward Hossa National Park. Luontoon.fi describes it as a varied water trail—meadows, lush mixed forest, and dry pine heaths—with wide lake sections and more in...
Managed by
Suomussalmi
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
One-way downstream along the Perankajoki–lake chain toward Hossanjärvi and Hossa services; confirm put-in and take-out against Luontoon.fi maps for this route.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
42.8 km
Distance
Typically a long summer day for very fit groups, or two to three easier days with the overnight stops along the route; allow extra time on windy lake sections.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class I (Easy)
Rapids class
Class II (Moderate)
Rapids class
Class III+ (Challenging)
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.