Ivalojoki paddling route
Route
Description
On our map this is a long point-to-point river line of about 116 km through northern Lapland, following Ivalojoki from the Lemmenjoki national park and wilderness headwater country toward the Ivalo settlement area. The river is one of Finland’s best-known wilderness canoe and kayak journeys: independent writers describ...
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Inari
Official Maintenance
Trail info
The usual journey follows the current downstream from upper wilderness put-ins toward Ivalo and Lake Inari. Many groups arrange shuttles so the trip runs one way top to bottom.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
River
River
Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
116.2 km
Distance
Plan on the order of one to two weeks for a full upper-to-lower journey in independent trip writing, or several long days for shorter segments such as Kuttura toward Ivalo—always add buffer for water level and wind.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class I (Easy)
Rapids class
Class II (Moderate)
Rapids class
River Paddling
Water type
Location
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Our data was researched from Inari, 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.
Ivalojoki paddling route116.2 km
Route
Description
On our map this is a long point-to-point river line of about 116 km through northern Lapland, following Ivalojoki from the Lemmenjoki national park and wilderness headwater country toward the Ivalo settlement area. The river is one of Finland’s best-known wilderness canoe and kayak journeys: independent writers describ...
Managed by
Inari
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
The usual journey follows the current downstream from upper wilderness put-ins toward Ivalo and Lake Inari. Many groups arrange shuttles so the trip runs one way top to bottom.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
River
River
Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
116.2 km
Distance
Plan on the order of one to two weeks for a full upper-to-lower journey in independent trip writing, or several long days for shorter segments such as Kuttura toward Ivalo—always add buffer for water level and wind.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class I (Easy)
Rapids class
Class II (Moderate)
Rapids class
River Paddling
Water type
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Inari, 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.