Repovesi–Tihvetjärvi paddling route
Route
Description
The Repovesi–Tihvetjärvi paddling route is about 9 km as one continuous line on the map through Repovesi National Park waters in Kouvola, Kymenlaakso. It links the large Repovesi lake with Tihvetjärvi to the south along the long, narrow Kapiavesi strait—exactly the kind of sheltered lake-and-strait paddling that offici...
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Trail info
The line runs from the Repovesi lake end toward Tihvetjärvi via Kapiavesi. Wind on Repovesi’s more open water may favour planning direction on breezy days; narrow straits are usually calmer.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
9 km
Distance
Plan roughly three to five hours on the water for 9 km in calm weather if you stop at fireplaces or docks, or a bit longer in windier conditions on open lake sections. Retkipaikka’s shorter Lapinsalmi round trip illustrates how easily time passes once you explore side bays and landings.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Lake Paddling
Water type
Location
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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.
Repovesi–Tihvetjärvi paddling route9 km
Route
Description
The Repovesi–Tihvetjärvi paddling route is about 9 km as one continuous line on the map through Repovesi National Park waters in Kouvola, Kymenlaakso. It links the large Repovesi lake with Tihvetjärvi to the south along the long, narrow Kapiavesi strait—exactly the kind of sheltered lake-and-strait paddling that offici...
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Trail info
Location
The line runs from the Repovesi lake end toward Tihvetjärvi via Kapiavesi. Wind on Repovesi’s more open water may favour planning direction on breezy days; narrow straits are usually calmer.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
9 km
Distance
Plan roughly three to five hours on the water for 9 km in calm weather if you stop at fireplaces or docks, or a bit longer in windier conditions on open lake sections. Retkipaikka’s shorter Lapinsalmi round trip illustrates how easily time passes once you explore side bays and landings.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Lake Paddling
Water type
Rate & Review
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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.