The Loimijoki water trekking route (Ypäjä) is about 10.5 km of river paddling on Loimijoki where it crosses the municipality of Ypäjä in Kanta-Häme. Varsinais-Suomen ELY-keskus describes Loimijoki as Kokemäenjoki’s largest tributary, with a main stem of about 114 km from Tammela’s Pyhäjärvi to Kokemäenjoki at Huittinen...
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Description
The Loimijoki water trekking route (Ypäjä) is about 10.5 km of river paddling on Loimijoki where it crosses the municipality of Ypäjä in Kanta-Häme. Varsinais-Suomen ELY-keskus describes Loimijoki as Kokemäenjoki’s largest tributary, with a main stem of about 114 km from Tammela’s Pyhäjärvi to Kokemäenjoki at Huittinen and a catchment that spans Forssa, Jokioinen, Ypäjä, Loimaa, and wider cooperation across the basin—an area where canoeing and nature tourism are highlighted as strengths. On this segment you follow a calm, farmland-lined channel past village shores, public landings, and a compact recreation cluster beside Pertunmäki. For regional context and what else to combine in a day trip, Visit Häme’s Ypäjä page is a practical starting point.
From the west, the route approaches Jaakkolantie, where public boat ramps support putting in or stepping ashore; a little farther along, Papinkuja offers another landing into the built-up bank. Around the mid-reach, Kurjenmäki combines a riverside lean-to with the Kurjenportaat outdoor fitness stairs on Jokitie—useful if your group splits time between paddling and stretching on land. Naiminpolun laituri sits close to the water near Pertunkaari, beside Ypäjä’s sports and disc-golf area, so you are never far from services when the weather turns. Farther east, Poukkasillantie’s dock marks another easy contact point with the village road network, and the route passes the Kartanon koulu shore zone toward Siittolanmäki and the Equine College side of town.
This section is part of the much longer Loimijoen melontareitti that continues for tens of kilometres along the same river system; paddlers planning multi-day trips often stitch Ypäjä into longer Loimijoki or lake-plateau itineraries. Independent journalist MetsäAnna’s overview of Loimijoki describes long dam-free reaches upstream of Loimaa, public docks at Kurjenmäki bridge and near the rectory, boat launch at Ypäjä’s small harbour on Perttulantie 26, and quiet surface flow well suited to canoes, kayaks, and SUP—together with operators who run open trips and rent craft on the river. Erärenki lists guided two-hour Loimijoki sessions with launch options in Forssa, Jokioinen, or Ypäjä, priced from about 40 € per person for a typical ten-person group, which can work well if you want coaching and logistics handled for you. The Municipality of Ypäjä also makes municipal SUP boards and canoes bookable through Loimijoki Golf in summer, with hourly and daily rates for equipment used from the golf club’s dock or taken elsewhere. Respect private yards, moored boats, and any seasonal speed or access rules posted locally; check water level and wind before committing to a one-way shuttle.
Kanta-Häme and Loimaa sit on the wider Loimijoki corridor—combine this paddle with cycling or walking loops in Pertunmäki if you want a full day without leaving the village.
Length & route
About 10.5 km along Loimijoki through Ypäjä as one continuous river segment, not a loop. Allow roughly three to four hours at a relaxed touring pace with breaks at landings and the Kurjenmäki area; add time for shuttle if you run a one-way trip. Longer Loimijoki journeys continue on the same waterway beyond this segment.
Getting there
Staged paddling: leave a vehicle near your planned take-out along Ypäjä’s road network or arrange a shuttle. Public access to the water includes Jaakkolantie ramps, Papinkuja landing, Naiminpolun laituri, Poukkasillantien laituri, and the small harbour area on Perttulantie 26 described in local paddling articles. Loimijoki Golf (bookings for municipal SUP and canoes) lists phone 050 590 2470 and caddiemaster@loimijokigolf.fi for equipment reservations. Erärenki runs guided Loimijoki trips with agreed meeting points in Forssa, Jokioinen, or Ypäjä—confirm details when booking.
Good to know
Angling from a boat follows national permit rules; check Eräluvat before fishing from a kayak or canoe. River water can carry silt after rain in agricultural catchments; Kotiseutulainen notes clay-rich soils can colour the water, while still describing the river as a strong venue for canoeing and SUP. Watch for horses being exercised near some Ypäjä banks in summer.
Where to rent kayaks
Same as where_to_rent_kayaks: Loimijoki Golf municipal fleet via Municipality of Ypäjä; Erärenki guided Loimijoki sessions; independent operators named in regional paddling coverage.
Guided tours & Experiences
Erärenki (Tammela): two-hour guided Loimijoki trips with launch in Forssa, Jokioinen, or Ypäjä; example pricing from about 40 € per person for a roughly ten-person group; optional extensions toward Salmistonmäki nature area on longer plans—see operator Melontaretket page.
Typically paddled downstream with the gentle current toward Kokemäenjoki; upstream sections are possible in calm conditions for fit groups with local knowledge.
Route direction
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
10.5 km
Distance
About 3–4 hours on the water for 10.5 km at a relaxed pace with breaks; longer with shuttle setup.
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Our data was researched from Ypäjä, 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.
The Loimijoki water trekking route (Ypäjä) is about 10.5 km of river paddling on Loimijoki where it crosses the municipality of Ypäjä in Kanta-Häme. Varsinais-Suomen ELY-keskus describes Loimijoki as Kokemäenjoki’s largest tributary, with a main stem of about 114 km from Tammela’s Pyhäjärvi to Kokemäenjoki at Huittinen...
Varsinais-Suomen ELY-keskus – Loimijoki+
Description
The Loimijoki water trekking route (Ypäjä) is about 10.5 km of river paddling on Loimijoki where it crosses the municipality of Ypäjä in Kanta-Häme. Varsinais-Suomen ELY-keskus describes Loimijoki as Kokemäenjoki’s largest tributary, with a main stem of about 114 km from Tammela’s Pyhäjärvi to Kokemäenjoki at Huittinen and a catchment that spans Forssa, Jokioinen, Ypäjä, Loimaa, and wider cooperation across the basin—an area where canoeing and nature tourism are highlighted as strengths. On this segment you follow a calm, farmland-lined channel past village shores, public landings, and a compact recreation cluster beside Pertunmäki. For regional context and what else to combine in a day trip, Visit Häme’s Ypäjä page is a practical starting point.
From the west, the route approaches Jaakkolantie, where public boat ramps support putting in or stepping ashore; a little farther along, Papinkuja offers another landing into the built-up bank. Around the mid-reach, Kurjenmäki combines a riverside lean-to with the Kurjenportaat outdoor fitness stairs on Jokitie—useful if your group splits time between paddling and stretching on land. Naiminpolun laituri sits close to the water near Pertunkaari, beside Ypäjä’s sports and disc-golf area, so you are never far from services when the weather turns. Farther east, Poukkasillantie’s dock marks another easy contact point with the village road network, and the route passes the Kartanon koulu shore zone toward Siittolanmäki and the Equine College side of town.
This section is part of the much longer Loimijoen melontareitti that continues for tens of kilometres along the same river system; paddlers planning multi-day trips often stitch Ypäjä into longer Loimijoki or lake-plateau itineraries. Independent journalist MetsäAnna’s overview of Loimijoki describes long dam-free reaches upstream of Loimaa, public docks at Kurjenmäki bridge and near the rectory, boat launch at Ypäjä’s small harbour on Perttulantie 26, and quiet surface flow well suited to canoes, kayaks, and SUP—together with operators who run open trips and rent craft on the river. Erärenki lists guided two-hour Loimijoki sessions with launch options in Forssa, Jokioinen, or Ypäjä, priced from about 40 € per person for a typical ten-person group, which can work well if you want coaching and logistics handled for you. The Municipality of Ypäjä also makes municipal SUP boards and canoes bookable through Loimijoki Golf in summer, with hourly and daily rates for equipment used from the golf club’s dock or taken elsewhere. Respect private yards, moored boats, and any seasonal speed or access rules posted locally; check water level and wind before committing to a one-way shuttle.
Kanta-Häme and Loimaa sit on the wider Loimijoki corridor—combine this paddle with cycling or walking loops in Pertunmäki if you want a full day without leaving the village.
Length & route
About 10.5 km along Loimijoki through Ypäjä as one continuous river segment, not a loop. Allow roughly three to four hours at a relaxed touring pace with breaks at landings and the Kurjenmäki area; add time for shuttle if you run a one-way trip. Longer Loimijoki journeys continue on the same waterway beyond this segment.
Getting there
Staged paddling: leave a vehicle near your planned take-out along Ypäjä’s road network or arrange a shuttle. Public access to the water includes Jaakkolantie ramps, Papinkuja landing, Naiminpolun laituri, Poukkasillantien laituri, and the small harbour area on Perttulantie 26 described in local paddling articles. Loimijoki Golf (bookings for municipal SUP and canoes) lists phone 050 590 2470 and caddiemaster@loimijokigolf.fi for equipment reservations. Erärenki runs guided Loimijoki trips with agreed meeting points in Forssa, Jokioinen, or Ypäjä—confirm details when booking.
Good to know
Angling from a boat follows national permit rules; check Eräluvat before fishing from a kayak or canoe. River water can carry silt after rain in agricultural catchments; Kotiseutulainen notes clay-rich soils can colour the water, while still describing the river as a strong venue for canoeing and SUP. Watch for horses being exercised near some Ypäjä banks in summer.
Where to rent kayaks
Same as where_to_rent_kayaks: Loimijoki Golf municipal fleet via Municipality of Ypäjä; Erärenki guided Loimijoki sessions; independent operators named in regional paddling coverage.
Guided tours & Experiences
Erärenki (Tammela): two-hour guided Loimijoki trips with launch in Forssa, Jokioinen, or Ypäjä; example pricing from about 40 € per person for a roughly ten-person group; optional extensions toward Salmistonmäki nature area on longer plans—see operator Melontaretket page.
Typically paddled downstream with the gentle current toward Kokemäenjoki; upstream sections are possible in calm conditions for fit groups with local knowledge.
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Ypäjä, 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.