Pyhäjoki River kayaking route
Route
Description
Pyhäjoki River kayaking route follows a continuous line of about 17.7 km along one of Northern Ostrobothnia’s main canoe rivers. The Pyhäjoki runs roughly 166 km from Lake Pyhäjärvi to the Gulf of Bothnia through six municipalities, and the lower valley mixes wide pools with famous rapids and long histories of timber f...
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Trail info
Downstream with the main current from the Pyhäjoki town put-in toward the Pyhänkoski area; confirm local eddies and backchannels if you need to ferry.
Route direction
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
17.7 km
Distance
Usually a full day on the river for moderate groups when you include portages, breaks at kota and beaches, and shuttle logistics; strong crews may move faster in high water.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class I (Easy)
Rapids class
Class II (Moderate)
Rapids class
River Paddling
Water type
Location
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Our data was researched from Pyhäjoki, 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.
Pyhäjoki River kayaking route17.7 km
Route
Description
Pyhäjoki River kayaking route follows a continuous line of about 17.7 km along one of Northern Ostrobothnia’s main canoe rivers. The Pyhäjoki runs roughly 166 km from Lake Pyhäjärvi to the Gulf of Bothnia through six municipalities, and the lower valley mixes wide pools with famous rapids and long histories of timber f...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Downstream with the main current from the Pyhäjoki town put-in toward the Pyhänkoski area; confirm local eddies and backchannels if you need to ferry.
Route direction
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
17.7 km
Distance
Usually a full day on the river for moderate groups when you include portages, breaks at kota and beaches, and shuttle logistics; strong crews may move faster in high water.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class I (Easy)
Rapids class
Class II (Moderate)
Rapids class
River Paddling
Water type
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Pyhäjoki River kayaking route"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Pyhäjoki, 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.