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Ylläsjärven virkistysmelontareitti

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11.4 km

Route

Description

Luontoon.fi – Ylläsjärven virkistysmelontareitti, Kolari (Lipas 606114)+

Description

This is a recreational kayaking and canoeing route on Lake Ylläsjärvi and the lower reach of Ylläsjärven Vähäjoki in Kolari, Finnish Lapland—a point-to-point line of about 11.4 km on our map, registered in Lipas as route 606114 and published on Luontoon.fi as Ylläsjärven virkistysmelontareitti. The Ylläs area is known for clear water, fell views toward Pallas–Yllästunturi, and lake circuits that work well without a separate car shuttle. Wikipedia summarises the village setting between the fells and notes two islands on the lake and the Ruonanoja connection toward Ylläslompolo. From the water you pass a mix of village shoreline, reed bays, and quieter corners before the line reaches the Vähäjoki landing. Near the start, the local sports park and beach on Niementie are practical access points; our data also lists a lean-to and swimming beach there for breaks. Further along the shore, Isosaari has a lean-to (no supplied firewood—bring your own if you plan to use it). Ruonanoja creek links the lake toward Ylläslompolo; the village association restored the creek for paddling and added Ruonaoja kota as a rest spot with a fireplace—local notes describe access on foot, by bike, or from the water in season. A trip report from the lake and Vähäjoki describes calm morning conditions, views toward Ylläs and Keskinenlaki, and a short shallow carry near the bridge before the river section—worth reading for ground-level detail on vegetation and landing spots. In dry periods, paddling through the full creek can be obstructed; treat it as optional and check conditions locally. Ylläslompolon lintutorni sits near the wetland side of the lake—good for a pause if you land nearby. The mapped route finishes at Vähäjoen rantautumispaikka, a formal landing on Vähäjoki. Regional materials recommend early summer when rivers still run high; on lakes you can paddle whenever the water is ice-free. Watch wind on open bays, wear a life jacket, and check swimming-water bulletins in warm summers—local paddlers have noted cyanobacteria awareness and restoration work in news coverage referenced in independent trip writing. Equipment hire and guided paddling are available across Ylläs; Visit Ylläs lists rental categories including SUP and packraft with example pricing on its rental pages. For fishing from a boat, use Eräluvat to buy the statutory fisheries management fee and any regional rules that apply. On land, the Ylläsjärvi village circuit walking trail, the Ylläsjärven kierros bike loop, and the longer Ylläsjärvi–Kesänkijärvi mountain bike trail and Ylläsjärvi–Äkäslompolo mountain biking trail connect the same beaches and forest roads for pedal- or foot-based days out.

Length & route

The mapped paddling line is about 11.4 km as one continuous route from the Ylläsjärvi shore cluster toward Vähäjoen rantautumispaikka. Luontoon.fi lists this Lipas recreational paddling route for Kolari. A short carry may be needed in very shallow water on Vähäjoki near the bridge—described in an independent trip report.

Getting there

Put in at Ylläsjärven lähiliikunta- ja toimintapuisto or Ylläsjärven uimaranta on Niementie—services such as grocery shopping are nearby in the village. Tourism pages highlight lake circuits starting from villages such as Ylläsjärvi without a return driver. If you use a rental or guided operator, confirm meeting points on their booking pages—Visit Ylläs aggregates paddling providers and gear hire. The Vähäjoki landing at the west end of the mapped line is a marked pull-out on the river. Kolari is reachable by road and rail; Kittilä airport is about half an hour away by car for many visitors.

Good to know

Respect private shores and everyman’s rights when landing. Motorised winter routes and ski-track networks cross the wider shoreline in cold months—those are separate activities from open-water paddling. If water quality is poor (e.g. algal blooms), postpone your trip and follow official swimming-water advice.

Where to rent kayaks

Visit Ylläs publishes paddling equipment categories—including SUP and packraft—with pricing examples on its rental pages, and its paddling articles point to local rental businesses and guided options across Äkäslompolo and Ylläsjärvi. The beginner routes article quotes Ylläs Experiences as a local guiding company for summer paddling. Compare operators on Visit Ylläs and book ahead in peak season.

Guided tours & Experiences

Visit Ylläs recommends guided paddling for first visits and links to paddling safaris and local programme providers; one interviewed guide profile (Ylläs Experiences) appears in the regional magazine-style article on beginner routes. Check the Activity Shop paddling section on Visit Ylläs for current operators and languages.

Managed by

Kolari

Official Maintenance

+358 40 550 2424

Trail info

The mapped route runs from the Niementie beach and sports-park shore toward the Vähäjoki landing; wind and personal preference determine whether you follow the line exactly or shorten the day on the lake only.

Route direction

Recreation Area

Island

Lake

River

Open / Good Condition

Visit Ylläs – Paddling in the Ylläs region+

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

11.4 km

Distance

Allow roughly 3–6 hours for the full 11.4 km at an easy pace with breaks, or less if you only paddle part of the line; a shorter lake-and-river sample trip with breaks is described at about 1.5 hours for roughly 4.3 km in independent trip writing.

Est. Time

Point-to-Point

Route Type

Has Portages

Portage

Lake Paddling

Water type

River Paddling

Water type

Taipaleita – SUP trip: Ylläsjärvi and Ylläsjärven Vähäjoki (trip report)

Location

67.52355°N, 24.30302°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

LaplandRegion

KolariCity

YlläsjärviVillage

Kayaking RoutesCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Kolari, 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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