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Rajasaari circuit

—•Kayaking Routes

8.4 km

Route

P 1

Description

Visit Rautalampi – Rajasaaren kierros+

Description

Rajasaari circuit is about 8.4 km of lake paddling on Hankavesi in Rautalampi, North Savo. It is a day circuit that starts and ends at the Törmälä holiday and course centre harbour, passes through sheltered island channels, and stops at Rajasaari about halfway for a proper break. For difficulty (rated moderate), suggested line between islands, wind exposure on narrow bays, timing, and the fact that the line is not marked on land, Visit Rautalampi's Rajasaaren kierros page is the clearest official overview. The Municipality of Rautalampi lists the same circuit on its maps page with the launch address, notes café and accommodation at Törmälä, and links to printable paddling maps for Hankavesi and the wider area. Retkipaikka describes the island sequence—via Jänissaaret, Hoikkasaari and Vilosensaari, Lukkarinen and Niittysaaret toward Rajasaari, then Lehtosaari, Säkkäräniemi, Niittysaaret and Pappilansalmi back to Törmälä—and why Hankavesi suits beginners yet still has short open reaches where wind matters. Rajasaari is a sheltered excursion harbour: there is a kayak jetty, kota-style shelter, covered cooking shelter, dry toilet, and firewood storage—good for lunch or a longer pause before you close the circuit. The route shares the Törmälä shore with the long Sisä-Savon retkeilyreitti – Rautalampi hiking trail, so paddlers and hikers use the same gateway toward Etelä-Konnevesi national park land access and services described on the official pages. Water is clear enough to drink by local reputation; the lake is also known habitat for wild lake trout, so treat shore fishing like any regulated water and check current licence rules before casting. Self-service kayak and canoe rental for the national park area is available from KalajaRetkeily at Hanhitaipale harbour; book online and pick up codes for the lockboxes—see their rental page for models, prices, and contact details if you need boats for a multi-day tour in the same lake system.

Length & route

The route is about 8.4 km as one circuit on our map, returning to the Törmälä launch. Official tourism pages describe it as roughly 8 km and about four hours for the round trip, with no portages—open-water paddling between islands and short crossings where wind can matter.

Getting there

Put in at Törmälä Loma- ja kurssikeskus, Konnekoskentie 552, 77700 Rautalampi. The Municipality of Rautalampi gives this address for Rajasaaren kierros and notes parking and services at the centre. Buses serving the area stop near the mapped Törmälä bussi P-alue parking; walk the short distance to the harbour with your gear.

Good to know

There are no trail markings on land for this water route—navigation is by map and visible islands. In south or north wind you may paddle into headwinds on parts of Hankavesi; adjust the line or schedule with the forecast. For national park services, hiking connectors, and broader route ideas from the same shore, see Luontoon.fi's Etelä-Konnevesi national park pages. If you fish, buy the permits that match the water body and season under current rules.

Where to rent kayaks

KalajaRetkeily runs self-service kayak and canoe rental from Hanhitaipale harbour (Satamatie 143, 77700 Rautalampi) on the Etelä-Konnevesi paddling network. Typical hire includes paddle, spray deck, buoyancy aid, pump, and map; weekday and weekend day rates and multi-day bundles are listed on their kayak rental page, along with phone 040 526 8562 and info@kalajaretkeily.fi for questions. That base is on the same lake system as Rajasaaren kierros but not at the Törmälä put-in—plan transport if you rent there and paddle to this circuit.

Managed by

Rautalampi

Official Maintenance

Trail info

The official route page recommends a line from Törmälä via Jänissaaret toward Rajasaari, then back through Lehtosaari, Säkkäräniemi, Niittysaaret and Pappilansalmi; final choice depends on wind. To continue toward Etelä-Konnevesi open water, the same source notes Karinkoski as the safer passage compared with Konnekoski for paddlers without whitewater skills.

Route direction

Recreation Area

Island

Lake

Open / Good Condition

Visit Rautalampi – Rajasaaren kierros

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

8.4 km

Distance

Allow about four hours for the full circuit with breaks; experienced paddlers may finish faster in calm weather.

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Lake Paddling

Water type

Visit Rautalampi – Rajasaaren kierros

Location

62.60150°N, 26.71833°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

North SavoRegion

RautalampiCity

Kayaking RoutesCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Rautalampi, 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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