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Kodanovinen archipelago paddling route

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133.8 km

Route

Description

Luontoon.fi – Kodanovisen melontareitti (Rautalampi)+

Description

Kodanovisen melontareitti is a multi-day lake tour in the Kodanovinen island maze on Etelä-Konnevesi, starting and finishing at Hanhitaipaleen kalasatama in Rautalampi, North Savo. Metsähallitus lists the outing on Luontoon.fi as part of the Southern Konnevesi paddling network; Etelä-Konnevesi.fi describes it as about 19 km over three days and two nights, rated medium difficulty, for independent paddlers who can read a map and camp on their own. The route is not marked on land—navigation is by map and chart. Officials note the line was adjusted to run along the west side of Kodanovinen. Equipment hire is available at the harbour put-in; Visit Rautalampi’s KalajaRetkeily page covers self-service canoe and kayak rental from Hanhitaipale and Törmälä, guided paddling and hiking, and boat transport to a launch you choose. Rest stops with lean-tos and firewood service include Kaituri and Enonranta retkisatamat, where tent camping is possible. Highlights along the way include the Kodanovinen archipelago, Saukkosaari tafoni formations, the Käpynänukko rock face, Varpusenlinna islet, and the Ristikivi boulder with a painted cross in Aittosalmi—described in detail with map links on Retkipaikka. The same article notes the first section overlaps the shorter Käpynän kierros paddling circuit before branching at Käpynänniemi, and that an optional side trip to Kalajanjärvi (Iso-Kalaja) leaves the official line through a narrow strait. Land only at designated landing places to protect fragile shores; landing on Taavetinsaari is banned during bird nesting from 15 April to 31 July. Melontakeskus.fi summarises Etelä-Konnevesi as one of Central Finland’s clearest paddling environments, with large open-water sections where wind and waves can build quickly —plan weather windows and seek shelter early. For printable regional water maps, the Municipality of Rautalampi publishes outdoor PDFs alongside other trail layers. If you fish with rod and line from the kayak, check whether the state kalastonhoitomaksu and any regional association rules apply; Eräluvat sells the state fee online.

Length & route

Official trail facts give about 19 km of paddling for the full circuit from Hanhitaipaleen kalasatama, staged as a three-day outing with two overnights. Large lake fetches can add distance and time if you detour for shelter or explore side bays; an optional extension to Kalajanjärvi leaves the official trace.

Getting there

Put in and take out at Hanhitaipaleen kalasatama, Satamatie 140, 77700 Rautalampi—the start and end Etelä-Konnevesi.fi and Retkipaikka both use for this route. The harbour offers parking, a kayak and canoe jetty, dry toilet, and self-service rental pickup. For overview prints, use the Municipality of Rautalampi outdoor maps page. If you rent through KalajaRetkeily, confirm whether you collect boats at Hanhitaipale or Törmälä or request transport to another launch.

Good to know

Carry life jackets, spare clothes, and a repair kit; secure boats well on shore because wind can catch hulls on open beaches. Retkipaikka notes Loukkuvuoren lenkki hiking connection from Enonranta for walkers who combine paddling with trekking in the national park.

History

The island name Kodanovinen appears in local place-name literature; one interpretation ties it to a narrow strait opening into an inner basin “like a kota door,” reflecting how travellers once reached the central pond by water.

Itinerary

Day 1: Launch at Hanhitaipale and paddle the western side of Kodanovinen toward the Saukkosaari–Käpynänukko area; aim for Kaiturin retkisatama or a sheltered bay if weather allows. Day 2: Continue through the archipelago past Varpusenlinna toward Enonranta, visiting Ristikivi in Aittosalmi if conditions suit. Day 3: Close the loop back to Hanhitaipale, avoiding landing outside official spots and respecting Taavetinsaari nesting closure in season. Adjust daily distances to wind on Etelä-Konnevesi open water.

Where to rent kayaks

KalajaRetkeily (Outdoor Adventures Finland): self-service kayak and canoe rental at Hanhitaipaleen kalasatama and Törmälä holiday centre; guided paddling and hiking; transport of boats to a chosen launch; phone 040 526 8562 and info@kalajaretkeily.fi.

Guided tours & Experiences

KalajaRetkeily arranges guided kayaking and hiking with meals in the Etelä-Konnevesi area and can combine equipment transport with programmes.

Managed by

Muhos

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Circuit on Etelä-Konnevesi returning to Hanhitaipale; choose daily segments to keep open-water crossings shortest in forecast wind.

Route direction

Open / Good Condition

Etelä-Konnevesi.fi – Kodanovisen melontareitti+

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

133.8 km

Distance

Three days and two nights in official trail facts; add buffer days in strong wind.

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Lake Paddling

Water type

Etelä-Konnevesi.fi – Kodanovisen melontareitti

Location

64.92998°N, 26.64352°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North OstrobothniaRegion

OuluCity

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Muhos, 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.

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