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Väliväylän reitti, Kuusaanlampi–Myllynkoski

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18.8 km

Route

Description

City of Kouvola – Väliväylän virkistyskohteet+

Description

Väliväylän reitti, Kuusaanlampi–Myllynkoski is a point-to-point paddling line in Kouvola on the Väliväylä waterway that once carried timber from Lake Saimaa toward the Kymijoki system. The City of Kouvola describes the wider Väliväylä as a varied canoeing route and popular fishing water, with rest landings equipped with shelters, fire rings, and in many places composting toilets and firewood sheds along the channel. Visit Kotka-Hamina describes the same corridor as part of the Kaakon melontareitti network, where Väliväylä meets the Hirvikoski branch of the Kymijoki for longer journeys toward the Gulf of Finland when you add supported carries around power plants. On our map the centreline runs about 18.8 km between Kuusaanlampi and the Myllynkoski reach on the Käyräjoki side of Valkeala and Kuusankoski, threading lake bays, river channels, and local shore recreation. Mid-route you pass swimming beaches and jetties such as Valkealan Lautaron uimapaikka and Jokelan uimapaikka, and near the Tykkimäki–Käyrälampi shore you are close to Tykkimäen Saunan uimapaikka—useful for a swim break before or after paddling. The adjoining Väliväylän reitti, Myllynkoski-Paaskoski continues toward Paaskoski and Käyrälampi, where Metsähallitus lists the segment as its own paddling route on Luontoon.fi with national map context. That makes this segment a practical link between Kuusaanlampi and the Paaskoski–Käyrälampi hub for day trips or staging a longer Väliväylä tour. Independent paddlers who journal multi-day Väliväylä trips note easy–moderate water with short carries at dams and occasional riffles that reward careful steering in places such as Kyykoski farther upstream on the full route; the same writers highlight how lake and wide-river paddling dominates with services never far from the bank. On this shorter Kouvola segment expect mostly gentle flow and shoreline settlement scenery rather than remote fell country, but still the mix of lake surface and river current that defines southern Väliväylä. Visit Kouvola points visitors to regional outfitters for canoes, kayaks, and guided outings, and to Tykkimäki-area beaches for quick practice before committing to a longer line. If you fish from the boat, check Eräluvat for the fisheries management fee and any special-area rules on the pools you use.

Length & route

The mapped centreline is about 18.8 km point-to-point between Kuusaanlampi and the Myllynkoski reach. Expect alternating lake and river paddling on the Väliväylä channel with short carries or careful lines at any dam or weir you meet—typical for the wider route, where paddlers report trolley-friendly portages at mill sites. Compare with the adjoining Luontoon.fi segment Väliväylän reitti, Myllynkoski–Paaskoski when you plan onward paddling toward Paaskoski and Käyrälampi.

Getting there

Treat Kuusaanlampi and Myllynkoski as two ends of a shuttle: stage vehicles or use local transport between Valkeala–Kuusankoski shore roads so you are not surprised by one-way water flow or wind on the long narrow lake arms. The City of Kouvola’s Väliväylä pages list many rest sites with car access; check the latest parking and access notes before you load boats. For rentals and transport help, Visit Kouvola’s nature and activity listings cover Kouvola-area providers, and specialist shops such as Repojotos advertise canoe and kayak hire with regional logistics from their Repovesi-area base. Myllykosken Latu at Vesistökeskus (Kymenrannantie 4, Myllykoski) runs seasonal kayak rental and club paddles that suit paddlers basing trips in the Kymijoki–Väliväylä corridor.

Good to know

Carry strapping or a small trolley if your group portages at mill dams, as recommended on multi-day Väliväylä accounts. Stay clear of angling lines in slower pools and give motor traffic space where channels widen. Campfires only at official fire sites on municipal rest lands.

History

Väliväylä functioned as a log-floating channel from Lake Saimaa toward the Kymijoki until the 1970s; Visit Kotka and Hamina highlights the timber-floating story and industrial heritage along the paddling corridor.

Where to rent kayaks

Repojotos advertises canoe and kayak hire, gear, and transport-oriented support for paddlers in the Kouvola region from its Repovesi-area base—confirm season and prices on the rental page. Myllykosken Latu at Vesistökeskus (Kymenrannantie 4) lists seasonal kayak rental and club activities with booking through the association’s paddling pages. Visit Kouvola’s nature services index links to further providers for boats and programmes around the city.

Managed by

Kouvola

Official Maintenance

020 615 7518

Trail info

Paddle in either direction depending on wind, shuttle plans, and water level; match your vehicle placement to the point-to-point line. Downstream–upstream preference is not fixed on this impounded reach.

Route direction

Recreation Area

Lake

River

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

18.8 km

Distance

Most paddlers budget a full summer day for this distance on mixed lake and river water, with time for carries and breaks; multi-day Väliväylä journals report roughly 17–28 km full paddling days on comparable water.

Est. Time

Point-to-Point

Route Type

Has Portages

Portage

Lake Paddling

Water type

River Paddling

Water type

A-retket – Välillä väylällä Väliväylällä 2015

Location

60.89463°N, 26.77819°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

KymenlaaksoRegion

KouvolaCity

Valkeala / Kuusankoski (Kouvola)Village

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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.

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