The Huhdaniemi–Susikoski kayaking route is a 6 km paddle along the Kymijoki river in Kouvola, Kymenlaakso — one stage of the larger Inkeroinen–Strömfors river paddling system. For up-to-date conditions and details on both rest stops, the City of Kouvola's southern Kymijoki recreation pages are the best starting poin...
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Description
The Huhdaniemi–Susikoski kayaking route is a 6 km paddle along the Kymijoki river in Kouvola, Kymenlaakso — one stage of the larger Inkeroinen–Strömfors river paddling system. For up-to-date conditions and details on both rest stops, the City of Kouvola's southern Kymijoki recreation pages are the best starting point.
The route runs point-to-point from Huhdanniemen taukopaikka downstream to Susikosken taukopaikka. The Kymijoki carries a strong, steady current throughout, making downstream paddling comfortable and relaxed. Along the first half the river winds through open farmland and fields; as you approach Susikoski the scenery gradually shifts to a wilder, more remote feel. Susikoski itself is a Class I rapid — essentially fast, swirling current rather than a dramatic drop — and the section presents no portages.
The route begins at Huhdanniemen taukopaikka, where kayakers can land easily into a wide drainage ditch beside the rest stop. The shelter here offers a half-cabin (puolikota), fireplace, firewood, and a composting toilet — a good spot to prepare or take a break. The City of Kouvola notes that after Huhdaniemi the river's main rapids sections begin, so a rest here before continuing downstream is worthwhile. About 6 km downstream, Susikosken taukopaikka provides a half-shelter (puolikatos), fireplace, table, firewood, and a composting toilet. Kayakers can land into an equally wide ditch beside the shelter. Both stops are maintained by Huhdanniemen metsästysseurue ry (tel. 0400 978 123).
This stage connects smoothly to neighbouring sections of the Kymijoki paddling system. Upstream, the Vesireitti Inkeroinen-Huhdanniemi covers approximately 4 km from the Inkeroinen launch point. Continuing downstream, Melontareitti Susikoski-Kuovinkallio leads on to the Kuovinkallio viewpoint and rest area. The full Inkeroinen–Strömfors route spans 52 km and is suited to two or three days by open canoe or one to two days by kayak. Equipment rental and shuttle transport are available from Seikkailuviikari, an adventure-sports operator based in Inkeroinen.
Retkipaikka.fi describes the broader Kymijoki river corridor as surprisingly wild for a southern Finnish river — during one paddle of the wider route the group encountered no other people despite passing through agricultural countryside. Fishing on the Kymijoki requires a permit throughout this section; the area falls within the Keski-Kymen erityiskalastusalue fishing district.
Length & route
About 6 km from Huhdanniemi to Susikoski, entirely downstream on the Kymijoki. The section is one stage of the full Inkeroinen–Strömfors route (52 km total), which Seikkailuviikari lists as nine stages ranging from 3 to 12 km. The strong, steady current keeps the paddle moving at a comfortable pace. There are no portages on this stage; Susikoski is a Class I rapid with no significant drop.
Getting there
The route starts at Huhdanniemen taukopaikka and ends at Susikosken taukopaikka. As the route is point-to-point, arranging a car shuttle between the two ends in advance is recommended.
To Huhdaniemi (put-in): From Anjala village centre, follow Huhdanniementie south for about 3.6 km. Park at the layby on the right after the road-end sign, or on the gravel track at the forest edge. Walk the final 200 m along the field margin to the rest stop. Also accessible by bicycle. Kouvola local bus line 3 runs to Anjala village centre; long-distance Kouvola–Kotka buses also stop in Anjala.
To Susikoski (take-out): From Anjala village centre, follow Ruokosuontie. Park at the road's end and walk a few hundred metres along the field edge to the shelter. Access from the Susikoski bridge side is blocked by a wide ditch. Bus line 3 also runs to Anjala; from there it is about 3 km on foot along Ruokosuontie.
Good to know
Fishing on the Kymijoki is permit-only throughout this section; the area falls within the Keski-Kymen erityiskalastusalue. Permits can be purchased at kalakortti.com. The Kymijoki flows nearly ice-free year-round, so ice fishing is not practical here.
In winter, a ski trail and a snowmobile track follow the riverbank from Anjala bridge to Susikoski bridge, passing both rest stops. Both stops can also be reached on snowshoes. The rest stops are freely accessible and do not need to be booked.
For equipment rental and shuttle services on the Kymijoki routes, contact Seikkailuviikari Oy: Pihtojantie 31 A 6, 46900 Inkeroinen; tel. 050 086 2862; seikkailuviikari.fi.
Where to rent kayaks
Seikkailuviikari Oy (Pihtojantie 31 A 6, 46900 Inkeroinen; tel. 050 086 2862; seikkailuviikari.fi) rents open canoes and kayaks for the Kymijoki routes and can arrange shuttle transport to the put-in and collection from the take-out.
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Our data was researched from Kouvola, 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 Huhdaniemi–Susikoski kayaking route is a 6 km paddle along the Kymijoki river in Kouvola, Kymenlaakso — one stage of the larger Inkeroinen–Strömfors river paddling system. For up-to-date conditions and details on both rest stops, the City of Kouvola's southern Kymijoki recreation pages are the best starting poin...
City of Kouvola – Southern Kymijoki recreation sites+
Description
The Huhdaniemi–Susikoski kayaking route is a 6 km paddle along the Kymijoki river in Kouvola, Kymenlaakso — one stage of the larger Inkeroinen–Strömfors river paddling system. For up-to-date conditions and details on both rest stops, the City of Kouvola's southern Kymijoki recreation pages are the best starting point.
The route runs point-to-point from Huhdanniemen taukopaikka downstream to Susikosken taukopaikka. The Kymijoki carries a strong, steady current throughout, making downstream paddling comfortable and relaxed. Along the first half the river winds through open farmland and fields; as you approach Susikoski the scenery gradually shifts to a wilder, more remote feel. Susikoski itself is a Class I rapid — essentially fast, swirling current rather than a dramatic drop — and the section presents no portages.
The route begins at Huhdanniemen taukopaikka, where kayakers can land easily into a wide drainage ditch beside the rest stop. The shelter here offers a half-cabin (puolikota), fireplace, firewood, and a composting toilet — a good spot to prepare or take a break. The City of Kouvola notes that after Huhdaniemi the river's main rapids sections begin, so a rest here before continuing downstream is worthwhile. About 6 km downstream, Susikosken taukopaikka provides a half-shelter (puolikatos), fireplace, table, firewood, and a composting toilet. Kayakers can land into an equally wide ditch beside the shelter. Both stops are maintained by Huhdanniemen metsästysseurue ry (tel. 0400 978 123).
This stage connects smoothly to neighbouring sections of the Kymijoki paddling system. Upstream, the Vesireitti Inkeroinen-Huhdanniemi covers approximately 4 km from the Inkeroinen launch point. Continuing downstream, Melontareitti Susikoski-Kuovinkallio leads on to the Kuovinkallio viewpoint and rest area. The full Inkeroinen–Strömfors route spans 52 km and is suited to two or three days by open canoe or one to two days by kayak. Equipment rental and shuttle transport are available from Seikkailuviikari, an adventure-sports operator based in Inkeroinen.
Retkipaikka.fi describes the broader Kymijoki river corridor as surprisingly wild for a southern Finnish river — during one paddle of the wider route the group encountered no other people despite passing through agricultural countryside. Fishing on the Kymijoki requires a permit throughout this section; the area falls within the Keski-Kymen erityiskalastusalue fishing district.
Length & route
About 6 km from Huhdanniemi to Susikoski, entirely downstream on the Kymijoki. The section is one stage of the full Inkeroinen–Strömfors route (52 km total), which Seikkailuviikari lists as nine stages ranging from 3 to 12 km. The strong, steady current keeps the paddle moving at a comfortable pace. There are no portages on this stage; Susikoski is a Class I rapid with no significant drop.
Getting there
The route starts at Huhdanniemen taukopaikka and ends at Susikosken taukopaikka. As the route is point-to-point, arranging a car shuttle between the two ends in advance is recommended.
To Huhdaniemi (put-in): From Anjala village centre, follow Huhdanniementie south for about 3.6 km. Park at the layby on the right after the road-end sign, or on the gravel track at the forest edge. Walk the final 200 m along the field margin to the rest stop. Also accessible by bicycle. Kouvola local bus line 3 runs to Anjala village centre; long-distance Kouvola–Kotka buses also stop in Anjala.
To Susikoski (take-out): From Anjala village centre, follow Ruokosuontie. Park at the road's end and walk a few hundred metres along the field edge to the shelter. Access from the Susikoski bridge side is blocked by a wide ditch. Bus line 3 also runs to Anjala; from there it is about 3 km on foot along Ruokosuontie.
Good to know
Fishing on the Kymijoki is permit-only throughout this section; the area falls within the Keski-Kymen erityiskalastusalue. Permits can be purchased at kalakortti.com. The Kymijoki flows nearly ice-free year-round, so ice fishing is not practical here.
In winter, a ski trail and a snowmobile track follow the riverbank from Anjala bridge to Susikoski bridge, passing both rest stops. Both stops can also be reached on snowshoes. The rest stops are freely accessible and do not need to be booked.
For equipment rental and shuttle services on the Kymijoki routes, contact Seikkailuviikari Oy: Pihtojantie 31 A 6, 46900 Inkeroinen; tel. 050 086 2862; seikkailuviikari.fi.
Where to rent kayaks
Seikkailuviikari Oy (Pihtojantie 31 A 6, 46900 Inkeroinen; tel. 050 086 2862; seikkailuviikari.fi) rents open canoes and kayaks for the Kymijoki routes and can arrange shuttle transport to the put-in and collection from the take-out.
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Kouvola, 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.