Rahjan unofficial kayaking route
Route
Description
Rahjan epävirallinen melontareitti is an informal paddling line about 9.8 km long through sheltered inner channels of the Rahja archipelago off Kalajoki in North Ostrobothnia. It is not the same as the city-maintained, buoyed boating fairway: think of it as a suggested sea-kayak passage linking resting points that also...
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 order so you have shelter if the breeze freshens from the west or north-west.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Archipelago
Archipelago
Island
Island
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
9.8 km
Distance
In calm conditions, competent sea kayakers often cover this distance in roughly three to four hours including short breaks; beginners or photo stops should allow most of a summer day.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Sea / Coastal Paddling
Water type
Location
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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.
Rahjan unofficial kayaking route9.8 km
Route
Description
Rahjan epävirallinen melontareitti is an informal paddling line about 9.8 km long through sheltered inner channels of the Rahja archipelago off Kalajoki in North Ostrobothnia. It is not the same as the city-maintained, buoyed boating fairway: think of it as a suggested sea-kayak passage linking resting points that also...
Managed by
Kalajoki
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Wind and tide in the inner archipelago usually matter more than a fixed compass direction; plan the leg order so you have shelter if the breeze freshens from the west or north-west.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Archipelago
Archipelago
Island
Island
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
9.8 km
Distance
In calm conditions, competent sea kayakers often cover this distance in roughly three to four hours including short breaks; beginners or photo stops should allow most of a summer day.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Sea / Coastal Paddling
Water type
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Rahjan unofficial kayaking route"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
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.