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Kymijoki route, Inkeroinen–Talluslahti East

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20.5 km

Route

Description

Luontoon.fi – Kymijoen reitti, Inkeroinen–Talluslahti+

Description

This segment is the eastern routing option of the Inkeroinen–Talluslahti paddling line on the lower Kymijoki in Kotka and Kouvola: on the map it runs about 20,5 km point-to-point along the branch that follows the more easterly, Kotka-direction channel past Kuovinkallio—where the shore description notes the east fork carries a more rapid-rich run toward Kotka while the west branch stays quieter toward Pyhtää. Metsähallitus publishes the parent waterway family as Kymijoen reitti, Inkeroinen–Talluslahti on Luontoon.fi for rest sites, rules, and maps on the same network. Visit Kotka–Hamina gathers paddling routes and providers on its paddling hub and describes staging from Kuovinkallio along Hirvikoskenhaara toward Hirvivuolle on its Kymijoki pages. Independent trip writing on the wider Kymijoki recreation network explains how long legs are split into day stages with hire and shuttles—useful background when you combine shorter Kotka-area branches into a longer tour. Commercial outfitters advertise canoe and kayak rental with transport between put-in and take-out on Kymijoki stages. Along the mapped line you pass three maintained river rest areas that match the pacing of this branch: Kuovinkallion taukopaikka sits a few hours in from a typical start and is the last easy landing before the main fork widens toward Ahvionkosket; Susikosken taukopaikka lies in farmland-to-wilder transition with a wide ditch landing beside the shelter; Huhdanniemen taukopaikka offers a sheltered pause before the strongest rapid pools downstream, with about three kilometres of paddling between Huhdanniemi and Susikoski described on the City of Kouvola’s south Kymijoki recreation pages. Near the eastern end of the line the shore approaches Inkeroisten services and links to short water legs such as Vesireitti Inkeroinen–Huhdanniemi and winter ski tracks that share the same bank zone. Where this line meets other mapped branches, you can join Kymijoen reitti, Inkeroinen–Talluslahti Pohjois or Kymijoen reitti, Inkeroinen–Talluslahti Etelä at the same nodes, continue toward the gulf on Melontareitti Kuovinkallio–Suomenlahti, or use Vaihtoehtoinen kulku on the Piuhanhaara side channel—choose the fork that matches your shuttle, wind, and skill. Treat the reach as shared river: motorboats, fishing craft, and flow changes from regulation all use the same system. Keep clear of private shore strips, wear buoyancy kit, and confirm fisheries fees and any special-area rules before fishing from the boat. Grey herons and other waterbirds are familiar sights on regional paddling corridors described for the wider Kaakon melontareitti context.

Length & route

The paddling line is about 20,5 km point-to-point along this mapped eastern branch of the Inkeroinen–Talluslahti network. In typical summer conditions, allow most of a day at a touring pace with breaks at Kuovinkallio, Susikoski, and Huhdanniemi; the line is not a loop, so plan a shuttle or return along the same channel.

Getting there

Stage the trip from road access to Kuovinkallio or from Inkeroisen lauttaranta–Huhdanniemi short legs depending on your shuttle plan: Kuovinkallio is reachable by car along Kuovinkalliontie from Ahvio, and Huhdanniemi is described with walking access from Huhdanniementie in Anjala on the City of Kouvola’s south Kymijoki pages. For equipment and shuttles, operators advertise hire and transport between Kymijoki put-ins and take-outs. Visit Kotka–Hamina’s paddling hub and Kymijoki pages list regional ideas and providers.

Good to know

If you fish from the kayak, the south Kymijoki rest pages remind that the whole river is permit-controlled in many pools and that Huhdanniemi falls within the Keski-Kymi special fishing licence area—confirm the exact pool and licence before casting. Respect Metsähallitus and municipal guidance on rest fires, waste, and sensitive banks on Luontoon.fi. Regional paddling descriptions also highlight birdlife along the wider coastal paddling corridors.

Where to rent kayaks

Seikkailuviikari rents canoes and kayaks and arranges transport to start points and pickup at endpoints on Kymijoki and related corridors—confirm season, prices, and route packages on their Kymijoki pages. Visit Kotka–Hamina’s paddling hub points to regional routes and hire options around Strömfors and the coast.

Managed by

Kotka

Official Maintenance

+358 40 135 6588

Trail info

Point-to-point along the mapped eastern branch; choose direction to match your shuttle and wind. The wider Kymijoki recreation route is often staged downstream from Inkeroinen over several days—this Kotka-area section can be paddled in either direction depending on logistics.

Route direction

Open / Good Condition

Retkipaikka – Melomassa Kymijoen melontareitillä

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

20.5 km

Distance

About five to seven hours on the water in calm conditions for 20,5 km at a relaxed touring pace with rest stops, excluding shuttle; add time if you wait out wind or explore shore paths.

Est. Time

Point-to-Point

Route Type

Class I (Easy)

Rapids class

River Paddling

Water type

Location

60.60369°N, 26.77338°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

KymenlaaksoRegion

KotkaCity

Kotka–Kouvola (Kymijoki, Inkeroinen–Talluslahti east branch)Village

Kayaking RoutesCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Kotka, 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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Outdoor Gyms

Description

Luontoon.fi – Kymijoen reitti, Inkeroinen–Talluslahti+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

Where to rent kayaks

Managed by

Kotka

Official Maintenance

+358 40 135 6588

Trail info

Location

Route direction

Open / Good Condition

Retkipaikka – Melomassa Kymijoen melontareitillä

Location

60.60369°N, 26.77338°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

KymenlaaksoRegion

KotkaCity

Kotka–Kouvola (Kymijoki, Inkeroinen–Talluslahti east branch)Village

Kayaking RoutesCategory

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

20.5 km

Distance

About five to seven hours on the water in calm conditions for 20,5 km at a relaxed touring pace with rest stops, excluding shuttle; add time if you wait out wind or explore shore paths.

Est. Time

Point-to-Point

Route Type

Class I (Easy)

Rapids class

River Paddling

Water type