On our map this is a long point-to-point paddling line of about 70 km through Lemmenjoki National Park and the Inari lake country, linking Lake Solojärvi, the Lemmenjoki river and lakes, Lake Muddusjärvi, and the Njurkulahti–Inarijärvi waterway. For the feature-specific planning page, use the Metsähallitus Luontoon.fi...
On our map this is a long point-to-point paddling line of about 70 km through Lemmenjoki National Park and the Inari lake country, linking Lake Solojärvi, the Lemmenjoki river and lakes, Lake Muddusjärvi, and the Njurkulahti–Inarijärvi waterway. For the feature-specific planning page, use the Metsähallitus Luontoon.fi entry for this route; the Lemmenjoki National Park instructions and rules cover camping, fires, and seasonal access across the wider park.
From the Solojärvi end, staging runs through Kultahamina with the Kultasatama (Kultahamina) Open Wilderness Hut, kota, tent camping, and campfire sites—classic gold-rush harbour country. Downstream, Morgamniva and Pitkäniemi lead to Ravadasjärvi, where the Rovâdâsjävri / Ravadasjärvi, autiotupa, tent beaches, and docks support overnight stops. At Härkäkoski the Härkäkoski ylityslautta cable crossing sits next to the Härkäkoski Sauna & Hut rental and tent area; Searitniva ylityslautta is the next cable crossing. Sotkajärvi and the Kaapin Jouni laituri sit in the mid-reach with Muurahaislampi camping nearby. Around 21 km from the mapped start, the Njurkulahti / Juurakko-oja yleinen venelaituri and the Lemmenjoki Juurakko-oja veneenlaskuluiska connect road access at Njurkulahti—the same valley where scheduled river boats and many hikers begin shorter trips. Farther along, Ala Lemmenjoki tulipaikka marks campfire camping on the way toward open lake. Near kilometre 51, Vasatokka Beach Sauna and related services on Angelintie help if you approach Muddusjärvi and Inarijärvi from that shore. The route overlaps places used by the shore-hiking Lemmenjoen kultareitti and Lemmenjoki Gold Trail, so you may meet walkers at beaches and crossings.
Lake Muddusjärvi west of Inarijärvi is a large oligotrophic lake with brown humic water and varied fish species in overview sources. Treat the whole journey as a multi-day wilderness paddle: cold water, wind on open lakes, and occasional current in the river channel. Independent destination writing on Lemmenjoki highlights Njurkulahti–Ravadasjärvi hiking and shorter Njurkulahti–Kultala paddling alongside river-boat traffic, which helps set expectations for sharing the main channel. Local operators in the Lemmenjoki village run rentals, guided paddling, boat transport, and accommodation—Lemmenjoen Lumo at Njurgalahti is one long-established base; Lemmenliekki offers equipment and themed outings from the same area. Inarijärven Melonta serves the wider Inari–Ivalo paddling scene with hire and tailored trips if you combine this route with other waters.
Length & route
The mapped paddling line is about 70.2 km point-to-point. It combines river and lake paddling with cable ferries at Härkäkoski and Searitniva and a public boat slide at Juurakko-oja / Njurkulahti. Allow several days with time for wind, equipment handling at crossings, and camping only at designated sites in the national park recreation zone.
Getting there
Most paddlers use a vehicle shuttle between Solojärvi and the far end near Muddusjärvi / Inarijärvi, or stage through Njurkulahti village road access at Juurakko-oja (public dock and slide around 21 km on the line). Metsähallitus describes parking and public-transport options for Lemmenjoki—including seasonal connections toward Njurkulahti—on the park arrival pages. Lemmenjoen Lumo and other village businesses also advertise boat schedules and transport services that can complement a paddle plan.
Good to know
Camping and campfires in Lemmenjoki National Park follow the recreation-zone rules summarised on Luontoon.fi. Fishing requires appropriate permits for the water and season; check Eräluvat.fi products for the Inari area before fishing from camp or boat. Respect Sámi homeland access and leave no trace on beaches and at crossings.
History
The Lemmenjoki valley is central to Finnish Lapland gold-rush history; Kaapin Jouni field along the route preserves Sámi and prospecting heritage described in regional outdoor writing. Muddusjärvi also carries 20th-century aviation history in encyclopaedic sources.
Itinerary
Example pacing using on-route distances: nights around Kultahamina–Kultasatama (0 km) or Morgamniva–Pitkäniemi (about 1.6–4 km); Ravadasjärvi hut and beaches (about 6 km); Härkäkoski sauna hut and ferry (about 7.5 km); Searitniva and Sotkajärvi (about 12–15 km); Kaapin Jouni and Muurahaislampi (about 19 km); Njurkulahti / Juurakko-oja dock (about 21 km) if you meet a vehicle or rest before the long lake section; Ala Lemmenjoki (about 31 km); Vasatokka and Muddusjärvi shore (about 51 km) before the final kilometres. Adjust strictly for weather and group speed.
Where to rent kayaks
Lemmenjoen Lumo at Njurgalahti offers accommodation, café services, scheduled river-boat connections, and arranges experiences including paddling on Lemmenjoki—confirm equipment models and daily rates when booking. Lemmenliekki advertises equipment rental, themed trips, and outdoor meals in the Lemmenjoki area. Inarijärven Melonta rents kayaks and canoes in the Inari region and lists guided trips that can be tailored to group ability if you extend onto Inarijärvi or other routes.
Guided tours & Experiences
Lemmenjoen Lumo järjestää opastettuja melonnoita ja muita retkiä Lemmenjoen kansallispuistossa. Lemmenliekki tarjoaa teemaretkiä. Inarijärven Melonta esittelee opastettuja melonnoita Inarin seudulla.
The usual journey follows the mapped line from the Solojärvi (Kultahamina) end toward the Muddusjärvi–Njurkulahti lake connection; shuttles often run one way.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
70.2 km
Distance
Plan several full days on the water for roughly 70 km, plus contingency for wind on Muddusjärvi and Inarijärvi and time at cable ferries.
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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.
On our map this is a long point-to-point paddling line of about 70 km through Lemmenjoki National Park and the Inari lake country, linking Lake Solojärvi, the Lemmenjoki river and lakes, Lake Muddusjärvi, and the Njurkulahti–Inarijärvi waterway. For the feature-specific planning page, use the Metsähallitus Luontoon.fi...
On our map this is a long point-to-point paddling line of about 70 km through Lemmenjoki National Park and the Inari lake country, linking Lake Solojärvi, the Lemmenjoki river and lakes, Lake Muddusjärvi, and the Njurkulahti–Inarijärvi waterway. For the feature-specific planning page, use the Metsähallitus Luontoon.fi entry for this route; the Lemmenjoki National Park instructions and rules cover camping, fires, and seasonal access across the wider park.
From the Solojärvi end, staging runs through Kultahamina with the Kultasatama (Kultahamina) Open Wilderness Hut, kota, tent camping, and campfire sites—classic gold-rush harbour country. Downstream, Morgamniva and Pitkäniemi lead to Ravadasjärvi, where the Rovâdâsjävri / Ravadasjärvi, autiotupa, tent beaches, and docks support overnight stops. At Härkäkoski the Härkäkoski ylityslautta cable crossing sits next to the Härkäkoski Sauna & Hut rental and tent area; Searitniva ylityslautta is the next cable crossing. Sotkajärvi and the Kaapin Jouni laituri sit in the mid-reach with Muurahaislampi camping nearby. Around 21 km from the mapped start, the Njurkulahti / Juurakko-oja yleinen venelaituri and the Lemmenjoki Juurakko-oja veneenlaskuluiska connect road access at Njurkulahti—the same valley where scheduled river boats and many hikers begin shorter trips. Farther along, Ala Lemmenjoki tulipaikka marks campfire camping on the way toward open lake. Near kilometre 51, Vasatokka Beach Sauna and related services on Angelintie help if you approach Muddusjärvi and Inarijärvi from that shore. The route overlaps places used by the shore-hiking Lemmenjoen kultareitti and Lemmenjoki Gold Trail, so you may meet walkers at beaches and crossings.
Lake Muddusjärvi west of Inarijärvi is a large oligotrophic lake with brown humic water and varied fish species in overview sources. Treat the whole journey as a multi-day wilderness paddle: cold water, wind on open lakes, and occasional current in the river channel. Independent destination writing on Lemmenjoki highlights Njurkulahti–Ravadasjärvi hiking and shorter Njurkulahti–Kultala paddling alongside river-boat traffic, which helps set expectations for sharing the main channel. Local operators in the Lemmenjoki village run rentals, guided paddling, boat transport, and accommodation—Lemmenjoen Lumo at Njurgalahti is one long-established base; Lemmenliekki offers equipment and themed outings from the same area. Inarijärven Melonta serves the wider Inari–Ivalo paddling scene with hire and tailored trips if you combine this route with other waters.
Length & route
The mapped paddling line is about 70.2 km point-to-point. It combines river and lake paddling with cable ferries at Härkäkoski and Searitniva and a public boat slide at Juurakko-oja / Njurkulahti. Allow several days with time for wind, equipment handling at crossings, and camping only at designated sites in the national park recreation zone.
Getting there
Most paddlers use a vehicle shuttle between Solojärvi and the far end near Muddusjärvi / Inarijärvi, or stage through Njurkulahti village road access at Juurakko-oja (public dock and slide around 21 km on the line). Metsähallitus describes parking and public-transport options for Lemmenjoki—including seasonal connections toward Njurkulahti—on the park arrival pages. Lemmenjoen Lumo and other village businesses also advertise boat schedules and transport services that can complement a paddle plan.
Good to know
Camping and campfires in Lemmenjoki National Park follow the recreation-zone rules summarised on Luontoon.fi. Fishing requires appropriate permits for the water and season; check Eräluvat.fi products for the Inari area before fishing from camp or boat. Respect Sámi homeland access and leave no trace on beaches and at crossings.
History
The Lemmenjoki valley is central to Finnish Lapland gold-rush history; Kaapin Jouni field along the route preserves Sámi and prospecting heritage described in regional outdoor writing. Muddusjärvi also carries 20th-century aviation history in encyclopaedic sources.
Itinerary
Example pacing using on-route distances: nights around Kultahamina–Kultasatama (0 km) or Morgamniva–Pitkäniemi (about 1.6–4 km); Ravadasjärvi hut and beaches (about 6 km); Härkäkoski sauna hut and ferry (about 7.5 km); Searitniva and Sotkajärvi (about 12–15 km); Kaapin Jouni and Muurahaislampi (about 19 km); Njurkulahti / Juurakko-oja dock (about 21 km) if you meet a vehicle or rest before the long lake section; Ala Lemmenjoki (about 31 km); Vasatokka and Muddusjärvi shore (about 51 km) before the final kilometres. Adjust strictly for weather and group speed.
Where to rent kayaks
Lemmenjoen Lumo at Njurgalahti offers accommodation, café services, scheduled river-boat connections, and arranges experiences including paddling on Lemmenjoki—confirm equipment models and daily rates when booking. Lemmenliekki advertises equipment rental, themed trips, and outdoor meals in the Lemmenjoki area. Inarijärven Melonta rents kayaks and canoes in the Inari region and lists guided trips that can be tailored to group ability if you extend onto Inarijärvi or other routes.
Guided tours & Experiences
Lemmenjoen Lumo järjestää opastettuja melonnoita ja muita retkiä Lemmenjoen kansallispuistossa. Lemmenliekki tarjoaa teemaretkiä. Inarijärven Melonta esittelee opastettuja melonnoita Inarin seudulla.
The usual journey follows the mapped line from the Solojärvi (Kultahamina) end toward the Muddusjärvi–Njurkulahti lake connection; shuttles often run one way.
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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.