This segment is the southern routing option of the Inkeroinen–Talluslahti paddling line on the Kymijoki in Kotka and the lower Hirvikoskenhaara reach: on the map it runs about 17,2 km point-to-point through river landscape where the five-branch Kymijoki system opens toward the coast. Metsähallitus publishes the parent...
This segment is the southern routing option of the Inkeroinen–Talluslahti paddling line on the Kymijoki in Kotka and the lower Hirvikoskenhaara reach: on the map it runs about 17,2 km point-to-point through river landscape where the five-branch Kymijoki system opens toward the coast. Metsähallitus publishes the parent route as Kymijoen reitti, Inkeroinen–Talluslahti on Luontoon.fi for planning, rest sites, and maps on the same waterway family. Visit Kotka–Hamina gathers paddling routes and providers on its melonta hub, describes the estuary branches and paddling between Kuovinkallio shelter and Hirvikoskenhaara on its Kymijoki pages, and the Kaakon melontareitti page outlines multi-day paddling geography from South Karelia toward the Gulf with notes on wildlife along the water. Independent trip writing on the full Kymijoki recreation network explains how long legs are split into day stages with shuttle support and hire—useful background when you stitch shorter Kotka-area sections into a longer tour. Commercial outfitters advertise canoe and kayak rental with transport between put-in and take-out on Kymijoki stages.
On land, the water line passes the Langinkoski area at the start of the mapped line: there is parking beside the imperial fishing lodge shore, and short walking trails such as Langinkoski, esteetön reitti and Langinkoski yhdysreitit meet the bank for a stretch before or after paddling. Further along the corridor, the shore runs past Pihkoo and Koivula sports fields and the Honkalan ampumahiihtokeskus area, where Laajakosken kuntorata and Laajakosken latu branch inland from the same recreation cluster. Near the end of the line you can join Vaihtoehtoinen kulku on the Piuhanhaara branch if you choose that detour; the line then meets Melontareitti Kuovinkallio–Suomenlahti and branches that continue as Kymijoen reitti, Inkeroinen–Talluslahti Itään and Kymijoen reitti, Inkeroinen–Talluslahti Pohjois at the same node—plan which fork matches your vehicle shuttle and tide of day.
Treat the reach as shared river: motorboats, fishing craft, and power-station flow changes all use the same system. Keep clear of private shore strips, wear buoyancy kit, and check angling and special-area rules before fishing from the boat.
Length & route
The paddling line is about 17,2 km point-to-point along this mapped branch of the Kymijoki in Kotka. In typical summer conditions, allow roughly half a day at a touring pace including breaks, wind, and any wait at confluences; the line is not a loop, so plan a shuttle or return along the same channel.
Getting there
Stage the trip from public access at Langinkoski: use the riverside parking areas off Langinkoskentie before carrying boats to the water, and match a second vehicle or pickup to the take-out you choose on the Talluslahti-branch routing. For equipment and shuttles, operators advertise hire and transport between Kymijoki put-ins and take-outs. Visit Kotka–Hamina’s paddling and Kymijoki pages list regional ideas and providers. Our page shows the line geometry and links to nearby parking for planning.
Good to know
Grey herons and other waterbirds are familiar sights on regional paddling routes described in the Kaakon melontareitti material. Respect Metsähallitus and municipal guidance on rest fires, waste, and sensitive banks on Luontoon.fi. If you fish from the kayak, confirm state fisheries management fee and any area-specific permits for the pool you are on.
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.
Point-to-point along the mapped 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
Open / Good Condition
Retkipaikka – Melomassa Kymijoen melontareitillä
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
17.2 km
Distance
About three to five hours on the water in calm conditions for 17,2 km at a relaxed touring pace, excluding shuttle; add time if you wait out wind or explore Langinkoski on foot.
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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.
This segment is the southern routing option of the Inkeroinen–Talluslahti paddling line on the Kymijoki in Kotka and the lower Hirvikoskenhaara reach: on the map it runs about 17,2 km point-to-point through river landscape where the five-branch Kymijoki system opens toward the coast. Metsähallitus publishes the parent...
This segment is the southern routing option of the Inkeroinen–Talluslahti paddling line on the Kymijoki in Kotka and the lower Hirvikoskenhaara reach: on the map it runs about 17,2 km point-to-point through river landscape where the five-branch Kymijoki system opens toward the coast. Metsähallitus publishes the parent route as Kymijoen reitti, Inkeroinen–Talluslahti on Luontoon.fi for planning, rest sites, and maps on the same waterway family. Visit Kotka–Hamina gathers paddling routes and providers on its melonta hub, describes the estuary branches and paddling between Kuovinkallio shelter and Hirvikoskenhaara on its Kymijoki pages, and the Kaakon melontareitti page outlines multi-day paddling geography from South Karelia toward the Gulf with notes on wildlife along the water. Independent trip writing on the full Kymijoki recreation network explains how long legs are split into day stages with shuttle support and hire—useful background when you stitch shorter Kotka-area sections into a longer tour. Commercial outfitters advertise canoe and kayak rental with transport between put-in and take-out on Kymijoki stages.
On land, the water line passes the Langinkoski area at the start of the mapped line: there is parking beside the imperial fishing lodge shore, and short walking trails such as Langinkoski, esteetön reitti and Langinkoski yhdysreitit meet the bank for a stretch before or after paddling. Further along the corridor, the shore runs past Pihkoo and Koivula sports fields and the Honkalan ampumahiihtokeskus area, where Laajakosken kuntorata and Laajakosken latu branch inland from the same recreation cluster. Near the end of the line you can join Vaihtoehtoinen kulku on the Piuhanhaara branch if you choose that detour; the line then meets Melontareitti Kuovinkallio–Suomenlahti and branches that continue as Kymijoen reitti, Inkeroinen–Talluslahti Itään and Kymijoen reitti, Inkeroinen–Talluslahti Pohjois at the same node—plan which fork matches your vehicle shuttle and tide of day.
Treat the reach as shared river: motorboats, fishing craft, and power-station flow changes all use the same system. Keep clear of private shore strips, wear buoyancy kit, and check angling and special-area rules before fishing from the boat.
Length & route
The paddling line is about 17,2 km point-to-point along this mapped branch of the Kymijoki in Kotka. In typical summer conditions, allow roughly half a day at a touring pace including breaks, wind, and any wait at confluences; the line is not a loop, so plan a shuttle or return along the same channel.
Getting there
Stage the trip from public access at Langinkoski: use the riverside parking areas off Langinkoskentie before carrying boats to the water, and match a second vehicle or pickup to the take-out you choose on the Talluslahti-branch routing. For equipment and shuttles, operators advertise hire and transport between Kymijoki put-ins and take-outs. Visit Kotka–Hamina’s paddling and Kymijoki pages list regional ideas and providers. Our page shows the line geometry and links to nearby parking for planning.
Good to know
Grey herons and other waterbirds are familiar sights on regional paddling routes described in the Kaakon melontareitti material. Respect Metsähallitus and municipal guidance on rest fires, waste, and sensitive banks on Luontoon.fi. If you fish from the kayak, confirm state fisheries management fee and any area-specific permits for the pool you are on.
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.
Point-to-point along the mapped 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.
About three to five hours on the water in calm conditions for 17,2 km at a relaxed touring pace, excluding shuttle; add time if you wait out wind or explore Langinkoski on foot.
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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.