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Kaartjoki kayaking route

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10.8 km

Route

Description

City of Loppi – Kaartjoen melontareitti+

Description

Kaartjoen melontareitti is a west-Loppi lake-and-river paddle of about 10.8 km as one mapped line, starting from Lake Kaartjärvi, crossing Kaartlammi pond, and following the narrow Kaartjoki downstream to the landing beside national road 54. For current notices—including lean-to maintenance windows and clearing updates—start with the City of Loppi’s Kaartjoen melontareitti page. The same municipality hub links shorter lake-only paddling on Kaartjärvi from Vojakkala, Sähkönokka, and Syvälahti put-ins. From the water you move from open lake to sheltered river: the official line is not a loop; expect roughly four to six hours on the water depending on wind, breaks, and skill. There are no heavy rapids, but a few spots may need a short carry when water is low, and dry summers can make some river sections awkward. Early on, Sähkönokan uimapaikka works as a swim beach and staging point off Räyskäläntie; the Häme recreation association describes it as a family-friendly rest spot for paddlers and walkers, with a short link along Hämeen Ilvesreitti toward Räyskälä from the shore. Past Riihisalo, Kaartlammi Outdoor Grill sits near the shore cluster around Kaartlammi, and Kurtlamminmäki lies farther along the pond—use these as natural break areas while checking whether Kurtlammin laavu is open, as the municipality has posted maintenance closures into early 2026. The take-out at Koskicafe Mylly on highway 54 is the usual road-access end point for food and landing; the café operates on a seasonal summer schedule with set opening hours. Older regional tourism material adds colour on the river corridor—roughly three to four metres wide, very winding, and mostly sheltered from wind by deciduous banks—and warns against paddling the full river upstream, while a short out-and-back from Kaartjärvi toward Kaartlammi can suit families sampling moving water. Those legacy pages also mentioned printed maps at info points and a downloadable route PDF; the Visit Loppi site is no longer updated, so confirm map pick-up with the municipality instead. Loppi sits in Kanta-Häme’s forest-and-lake belt; if you want to stretch the day on land, Poronpolku shares shoreline space near Salonkylän uimaranta, and Topenon kuntorata and Topenon latu sit close to the river’s lower reach for a run or ski lap after you pack the boat.

Length & route

The mapped kayaking route is about 10.8 km long as one continuous track from Lake Kaartjärvi through Kaartlammi and the Kaartjoki to the road 54 landing. Published descriptions often quote roughly 10–12 km depending on where you launch on Kaartjärvi. Expect a few short carries rather than long portages when the river is shallow; low water in dry spells can make some sections scratchy.

Getting there

Put in on Lake Kaartjärvi from Vojakkala (Vojakkalantie 166), Sähkönokka (Räyskäläntie 682), or Syvälahti (Räyskäläntie 850), then follow the water link into the Kaartjoki route. Sähkönokan uimapaikka matches the Sähkönokka address and is a practical beach access point. Stage a take-out vehicle at Koskicafe Mylly on highway 54 where the route ends. Riihisalo and other Kaartjärvi launch names appear in older tourism brochures; confirm current parking and access with the municipality if you are not using the three named ramps.

Good to know

The municipality warns that Kurtlammin laavu may be closed for maintenance from late 2025 into early 2026—plan breaks at other shores if you rely on that shelter. River clearing along the route was reported completed in May 2025. Commercial canoe hire and map handouts have been advertised historically through regional tourism listings; verify current operators and rental terms with Loppi infopisteet or the municipality rather than relying on archived pages. Fishing from a canoe follows national and regional permit rules on these waters—check Eräluvat if you plan to fish.

Managed by

Loppi

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Usually paddled downstream from Lake Kaartjärvi toward national road 54; upstream paddling of the full river is not recommended in published regional guidance.

Route direction

Lake

Open / Good Condition

Visit Loppi (archived) – Kaartjoen melontareitti

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

10.8 km

Distance

About 4–6 hours for the full paddle at a typical touring pace.

Est. Time

Point-to-Point

Route Type

Has Portages

Portage

Lake Paddling

Water type

River Paddling

Water type

City of Loppi – Kaartjoen melontareitti

Location

60.73445°N, 24.16182°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Kanta-HämeRegion

LoppiCity

Räyskälä–Topeno (Loppi)Village

Kayaking RoutesCategory

Explore nearby

Riihisalon tenniskenttä

305 m

Topenon kuntorata

330 m

Free

Topenon latu

330 m

Free

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Loppi, 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.

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Kaartjoki kayaking route10.8 km

Route

Sähkönokan uimapaikka

0.1 km|Free

Beaches

Kaartlammi Outdoor Grill

3.0 km|Free

Campfire Spots

Kurtlamminmäki

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Wilderness Huts

Description

City of Loppi – Kaartjoen melontareitti+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

Managed by

Loppi

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

Usually paddled downstream from Lake Kaartjärvi toward national road 54; upstream paddling of the full river is not recommended in published regional guidance.

Route direction

Lake

Open / Good Condition

Visit Loppi (archived) – Kaartjoen melontareitti