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Laajakallio-Kurkikarvonsalmi-Alajoenkarin laavu

—•Kayaking Routes

4.4 km

Route

Alajoenkari käymälä

4.4 km|Free

Outdoor Toilets

Alajoenkari laavu

4.4 km|Free

Wilderness HutsAlajoenkarin laavu

Description

Visit Kalajoki – Rahja archipelago+

Description

Laajakallio–Kurkikarvonsalmi–Alajoenkarin laavu is a short sea-kayak line about 4.4 km long in the Rahja archipelago off Kalajoki in North Ostrobothnia. On our map it runs as a point-to-point passage through inner archipelago water: past Laajakallio’s open rock, through Kurkikarvonsalmi, and in to the wooded Alajoenkari islet where the route’s main stopping place sits. For archipelago-wide context, services, and rental contacts, Visit Kalajoki’s Rahja archipelago page is the clearest tourism entry point, and the paddling overview lists public lean-tos and day shelters elsewhere in Rahja for longer days. The natural goal of this segment is Alajoenkari: a lean-to and dry toilets sit together near the shore roughly at the mapped end of the line—convenient for lunch, a campfire under everyman’s rights where permitted, or a pause before paddling back or linking into a longer tour. The water is brackish Bothnian Bay: rocky islets, reed-fringed bays, and occasional motorboat traffic on nearby fairways—give way, wear a life jacket, and watch wind and swell if you continue toward more open sounds. This line sits inside the same island maze as Rahjan epävirallinen melontareitti and overlaps the broader Rahjan saariston veneilyreitit boating circuit; many paddlers use it as a compact hop toward Alajoenkari or stitch it into those longer routes. The City of Kalajoki maintains Rahja’s marked boating route, checks buoys each June before Midsummer, and reminds boaters and paddlers that draught along the fairway is roughly 0.8–1.8 m and that you travel at your own risk. Between 15 April and 31 July, kayaking and boating are prohibited in some water areas, and landing or moving ashore is banned on certain islands to protect nesting birds—check the city’s boating page each season before planning a shore day. Rahjan saaristo is a large Natura 2000 complex; the site description summarises land-uplift shores, bird-rich islets, and sensitive habitats worth treating with a light touch.

Length & route

The route is about 4.4 km on our map as one continuous paddling line from the recorded start through Laajakallio and Kurkikarvonsalmi to the Alajoenkari area. It is point-to-point, not a loop; many paddlers pair it with return legs or connections to neighbouring routes in the same archipelago.

Getting there

Most paddlers reach Rahja from Konikarvo fishing harbour in Kalajoki, where the city maintains a kayaking dock beside Kalajoen Latu’s kayak store—good access to the archipelago fairway and inner sounds. Free mooring discipline and seasonal restrictions for certain waters follow the City of Kalajoki’s boating pages. This short line does not specify a separate trailhead on shore; plan put-in and take-out from the harbour or other signed access the city lists for boaters, then navigate to the mapped start coordinate in open water.

Good to know

Wear a life jacket, carry a chart or reliable navigation app, and avoid landing where seasonal bans apply. Wood for shared fireplaces normally comes from marked sheds on public landing sites—follow local instructions at each stop. Fishing licences for Rahja are sold at Tapion Tupa by phone per Visit Kalajoki; if you angle with rod and lure in state sea waters, check whether you need a regional vapalupa in addition to the national kalastonhoitomaksu—Eräluvat’s Perämeri state-waters angling area page lists products and boundaries. For the most sensitive bird islets, prefer viewing from the water during late spring and early summer rather than going ashore.

Where to rent kayaks

Kalajoen Latu rents single and tandem kayaks from Konikarvo harbour: singles 15 € / 20 € per four hours (member / non-member) or 25 € / 30 € per day; tandems 20 € / 25 € per four hours or 30 € / 35 € per day. Book by calling 041 313 6892 weekdays from 17:00 and weekends from 10:00; pay to the association account or MobilePay as instructed on the rental page. Visit Kalajoki also lists the same harbour desk for enquiries.

Guided tours & Experiences

Safaritalo in Kalajoki runs guided paddling trips to Rahja and to Siiponjoki, with a guide who knows the archipelago and landing places managed by Metsähallitus for meal stops—contact them on 045 111 6633 as listed on Visit Kalajoki’s paddling page.

Managed by

Kalajoki

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Wind and tide in the inner archipelago usually matter more than a fixed compass direction; plan the leg so you have shelter if the breeze freshens from the west or north-west, and favour the lean-to end as your rest before returning or joining a longer route.

Route direction

Recreation Area

Archipelago

Island

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

4.4 km

Distance

In calm conditions, competent sea kayakers often cover this distance in about an hour to an hour and a half including a short break at Alajoenkari; allow more time in wind or if you are new to open-water paddling.

Est. Time

Point-to-Point

Route Type

Sea / Coastal Paddling

Water type

Visit Kalajoki – Paddling in Kalajoki (Melo)

Location

64.18940°N, 23.66639°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North OstrobothniaRegion

KalajokiCity

RahjaVillage

Kayaking RoutesCategory

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Our data was researched from Kalajoki, 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.

Finland North Ostrobothnia Kalajoki Kayaking RoutesLaajakallio-Kurkikarvonsalmi-Alajoenkarin laavu

Laajakallio-Kurkikarvonsalmi-Alajoenkarin laavu4.4 km

Route

Alajoenkari käymälä

4.4 km|Free

Outdoor Toilets

Alajoenkari laavu

4.4 km|Free

Wilderness HutsAlajoenkarin laavu

Description

Visit Kalajoki – Rahja archipelago+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

Where to rent kayaks

Guided tours & Experiences

Managed by

Kalajoki

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

Route direction

Recreation Area

Archipelago

Island

Open / Good Condition

Location

64.18940°N, 23.66639°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North OstrobothniaRegion

KalajokiCity

RahjaVillage

Kayaking RoutesCategory

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

4.4 km

Distance

Est. Time

Point-to-Point

Route Type

Sea / Coastal Paddling

Water type

Visit Kalajoki – Paddling in Kalajoki (Melo)

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