Oulanka River canoeing route, Savilampi–Oulanka Visitor Centre
Route
Description
This is a one-way paddle of about 13 km on the upper Oulankajoki in Oulanka National Park, from Savilampi to Oulanka Visitor Centre in Kuusamo, Lapland. Metsähallitus publishes the official route description and safety context on Luontoon.fi; the wider river corridor, landings, and printable overview materials also...
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Trail info
Paddled downstream from Savilampi toward Oulanka Visitor Centre along the main channel; portage Taivalköngäs on the marked carry.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
13 km
Distance
Allow roughly 3–6 hours for the 13 km one-way paddle in normal summer conditions, depending on stops and water level.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class III+ (Challenging)
Rapids class
Lake Paddling
Water type
River Paddling
Water type
Location
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Our data was researched from Kuusamo, 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.
Oulanka River canoeing route, Savilampi–Oulanka Visitor Centre13 km
Route
Description
This is a one-way paddle of about 13 km on the upper Oulankajoki in Oulanka National Park, from Savilampi to Oulanka Visitor Centre in Kuusamo, Lapland. Metsähallitus publishes the official route description and safety context on Luontoon.fi; the wider river corridor, landings, and printable overview materials also...
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Trail info
Location
Paddled downstream from Savilampi toward Oulanka Visitor Centre along the main channel; portage Taivalköngäs on the marked carry.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
13 km
Distance
Allow roughly 3–6 hours for the 13 km one-way paddle in normal summer conditions, depending on stops and water level.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class III+ (Challenging)
Rapids class
Lake Paddling
Water type
River Paddling
Water type
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Oulanka River canoeing route, Savilampi–Oulanka Visitor Centre"
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Kuusamo, 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.