Kemijärvi boat channels
Route
Description
This is a long-distance waterway network on Lake Kemijärvi and the Kemijoki link toward Pelkosenniemi—about 169.6 km on our mapped line as one continuous route, suited to kayaks, canoes, and small motor craft when you respect wind and marked channels. The City of Kemijärvi describes seven main lake basins connected by...
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Trail info
Many crews work from the Ulkuniemi end toward southern bays or reverse; the Kemijoki section toward Luuksinsalmi follows Kemijoki Oy’s cardinal-marked channel, while other city-maintained links use lateral marks. Daily wind often dictates clockwise versus counter-clockwise legs on the big lake.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
169.6 km
Distance
A route of this length is normally split across many days; pace depends on wind on open basins, craft speed, and how often you stop at harbours and lean-tos.
Est. Time
Lake Paddling
Water type
River Paddling
Water type
Location
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Our data was researched from Kemijärvi, 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.
Kemijärvi boat channels169.6 km
Route
Description
This is a long-distance waterway network on Lake Kemijärvi and the Kemijoki link toward Pelkosenniemi—about 169.6 km on our mapped line as one continuous route, suited to kayaks, canoes, and small motor craft when you respect wind and marked channels. The City of Kemijärvi describes seven main lake basins connected by...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Many crews work from the Ulkuniemi end toward southern bays or reverse; the Kemijoki section toward Luuksinsalmi follows Kemijoki Oy’s cardinal-marked channel, while other city-maintained links use lateral marks. Daily wind often dictates clockwise versus counter-clockwise legs on the big lake.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
169.6 km
Distance
A route of this length is normally split across many days; pace depends on wind on open basins, craft speed, and how often you stop at harbours and lean-tos.
Est. Time
Lake Paddling
Water type
River Paddling
Water type
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Kemijärvi boat channels"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Kemijärvi, 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.