Venereitti Kiuruvesi–Runni
Route
Description
Venereitti Kiuruvesi–Runni is a point-to-point boating and paddling corridor of about 21.3 km from the Kiuruvesi town area toward Runni in Iisalmi, following Lake Kiuruvesi and the winding Kiurujoki river in North Savo. The City of Kiuruvesi describes the wider Iisalmi–Runni–Kiuruvesi waterway as an attractive route wi...
Trail info
Paddle toward Runni from Kiuruvesi or reverse the shuttle depending on wind, vehicle placement, and whether the canal is operational; either direction is possible along the same waterway.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
21.3 km
Distance
Most groups plan a half-day to full day for roughly 21 km on lake and river, plus one or more hours if the Saarikoski lock is open and you work the chamber carefully.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Lake Paddling
Water type
River Paddling
Water type
2003–2005 (Saarikoski canal museum reopening; Kiuruvesi–Runni guest harbours tied to canal works per City of Kiuruvesi)
Renovation years
Valokuvia vesiltä ja mailta – Kiuruvesi–Iisalmi paddling diaryLocation
63.59238°N, 26.83243°E
Parking coordinates
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Our data was researched from Kiuruvesi, 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.
Venereitti Kiuruvesi–Runni21.3 km
Route
Description
Venereitti Kiuruvesi–Runni is a point-to-point boating and paddling corridor of about 21.3 km from the Kiuruvesi town area toward Runni in Iisalmi, following Lake Kiuruvesi and the winding Kiurujoki river in North Savo. The City of Kiuruvesi describes the wider Iisalmi–Runni–Kiuruvesi waterway as an attractive route wi...
Trail info
Location
Paddle toward Runni from Kiuruvesi or reverse the shuttle depending on wind, vehicle placement, and whether the canal is operational; either direction is possible along the same waterway.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Location
63.59238°N, 26.83243°E
Parking coordinates
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
21.3 km
Distance
Most groups plan a half-day to full day for roughly 21 km on lake and river, plus one or more hours if the Saarikoski lock is open and you work the chamber carefully.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Lake Paddling
Water type
River Paddling
Water type
2003–2005 (Saarikoski canal museum reopening; Kiuruvesi–Runni guest harbours tied to canal works per City of Kiuruvesi)
Renovation years
Valokuvia vesiltä ja mailta – Kiuruvesi–Iisalmi paddling diaryExplore nearby
Rate & Review
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Kiuruvesi, 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.