Iijärvi–Hossa canoeing route
Route
Description
The Iijärvi–Hossa route is a point-to-point paddle of about 23.1 km from the Iijärvi end of the chain toward Hossa’s main lake and river network in North Ostrobothnia and Kainuu. For the exact water trail, maps, and service updates, start from the Iijärvi–Hossa route page on Luontoon.fi. Visit Suomussalmi describes...
Managed by
Suomussalmi
Official Maintenance
Trail info
One-way from the Iijärvi–Sakkojoki access toward Hossa’s Somerjoki and Hossaari services; confirm put-in and take-out against Luontoon.fi maps for this route.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
23.1 km
Distance
Often one long summer day for a fit group in favourable conditions, or two easier days using the huts and service shores along the line; allow extra time for Iikoski scouting and wind on open water.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class I (Easy)
Rapids class
Class II (Moderate)
Rapids class
Lake Paddling
Water type
River Paddling
Water type
Location
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Our data was researched from Suomussalmi, 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.
Iijärvi–Hossa canoeing route23.1 km
Route
Description
The Iijärvi–Hossa route is a point-to-point paddle of about 23.1 km from the Iijärvi end of the chain toward Hossa’s main lake and river network in North Ostrobothnia and Kainuu. For the exact water trail, maps, and service updates, start from the Iijärvi–Hossa route page on Luontoon.fi. Visit Suomussalmi describes...
Managed by
Suomussalmi
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
One-way from the Iijärvi–Sakkojoki access toward Hossa’s Somerjoki and Hossaari services; confirm put-in and take-out against Luontoon.fi maps for this route.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
23.1 km
Distance
Often one long summer day for a fit group in favourable conditions, or two easier days using the huts and service shores along the line; allow extra time for Iikoski scouting and wind on open water.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class I (Easy)
Rapids class
Class II (Moderate)
Rapids class
Lake Paddling
Water type
River Paddling
Water type
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Suomussalmi, 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.