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Suonenjoki River kayaking route

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128.1 km

Route

Description

Visit Savo – Suonenjoki kayaking route+

Description

The Suonenjoki kayaking route is a long lake-and-river waterway in Inner Savonia (Sisä-Savo), North Savo. On our map it follows about 128 km of continuous line from upstream toward the Iisvesi shore band—point-to-point rather than a loop—threading river channels and open-lake sections. Visit Savo describes the classic promoted tour from Kutunjoki to Iisvesi harbour at roughly 48 km, passing Kuvansi islands and the shores of Paasvesi, Puruvesi, Suontienselkä, and the meandering Suonenjoki, with birdlife and varied scenery along the way. That shorter stage is the itinerary many regional pages highlight; the full mapped trace covers a longer chain of connected water when you include additional lake arms and links in the same system. Along the water you can break at lean-tos and harbours that appear in regional listings—among them Kuivataipale museum channel, Tenhanniemi lean-to, Kimpanlammen lean-to, Myllykoski kota, and Iisvesi harbour lean-to. On our line, Kimpanlammen Laavu and Iisveden Laavu sit in the Iisvesi–Simola shore cluster where the Jokivarren luontopolku riverside nature trail and Simolan Maastopyöräreitti land routes meet the water; the Iisvesi harbour beaches and outdoor exercise spots give easy shore access for swimming or stretching. Further downstream toward central Suonenjoki, Kaatron laavu and sports facilities around Kaatron and the town shore sit near where Sisä-Savon retkeilyreitti – Suonenjoki and Lintharjun trails connect land and water recreation. The river has two notable rapids: the first is relatively straightforward, while Myllykoski is narrower, shallower, faster, and more winding—experienced paddlers read the line, and a landing stage before the rapid is there to plan the run. Restoration work for trout on the Rautalampi route network has added structure to some rapids, so flows can feel livelier than on older trip memories. A summer café and lodging at Wanha maamies beside Myllykoski offers drinks and a longer stay option for those who want to wait out wind or celebrate a clean run. For gear and community paddling, Suonenjoen Latu ry runs a season from spring litter-pick paddling through autumn night-light events, rents kayaks, SUP boards, and a canoe, and sometimes runs beginner courses; the contact person and safety guidance are published on their melonta pages. Retkipaikka’s paddle journal captures the shift from town bridges to forested banks, Kimpanlampi’s long pool, and the wide Iisvesi vista toward the end of a day trip—worth reading for atmosphere and pacing. A short club introduction video is available on YouTube.

Length & route

The mapped route is about 128 km as one continuous water line through the Suonenjoki–Iisvesi lake system, not a loop. Visit Savo presents the widely promoted Kutunjoki–Iisvesi harbour tour at roughly 48 km along Kuvansi, Paasvesi, Puruvesi, Suontienselkä, and Suonenjoki. Expect two main rapids on the river section—the second, Myllykoski, is the more demanding.

Getting there

Plan put-in and take-out from official shore descriptions: Visit Savo lists the Kutunjoki–Iisvesi harbour corridor and named rest sites along the way. Suonenjoen Latu ry stores boats for club use and publishes rental and event contacts—useful if you want to hire gear locally or join an organised paddle. For a documented day-trip staging point, Retkipaikka’s account starts from Suonenjoen Ladun kanoottivarasto and ends at Iisvesi harbour. Check wind on open lakes and inspect rapids on foot when unsure.

Good to know

Wear a buoyancy aid, paddle with a partner in remote sections, and carry a waterproofed phone—Suonenjoen Latu ry’s safety list matches common Finnish paddling practice. Respect private shores and everyman’s rights when landing. Motorboats share some basins on fine days. Fishing may require permits where waters are stocked or regulated—confirm locally before casting from the boat.

Itinerary

Multi-day option for the full ~128 km trace (illustrative—adjust to wind and skill): Day 1: Upstream–forest river character; aim for shore stops near Tyyrinvirran lintutorni and Nokisenkoski fishing place for breaks and birdwatching. Day 2: Transition onto broader water toward Iisvesi; use Kimpanlammen Laavu and Iisveden Laavu in the Simola–Iisvesi harbour band, tie in with Jokivarren luontopolku for a leg stretch. Day 3–4: Work along the Iisvesi shore cluster (satama beaches, Kaatron outdoor sites) and into Suonenjoki town waters; connect with Iisvesi–Unnukka paddling routes if you branch toward Unnukka. Day 5+: Remaining lake links toward the mapped end—shorten or exit early via road access at harbours if weather worsens. The classic Visit Savo Kutunjoki–Iisvesi harbour tour (~48 km) fits fewer days at touring pace.

Where to rent kayaks

Suonenjoen Latu ry rents kayaks, SUP boards, and a canoe in season; contact melonta@suonenjoenlatu.fi or phone 044-0898943, and see the Kajakkien vuokraus section on suonenjoenlatu.fi for current prices and booking.

Managed by

Suonenjoki

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Regional material describes travel from Kutunjoki toward Iisvesi harbour along current and lake shores. Wind and fetch on Paasvesi, Puruvesi, and Suontienselkä often dictate daily direction—plan flexibly.

Route direction

Open / Good Condition

Visit Savo – Suonenjoki kayaking route

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

128.1 km

Distance

The widely described Kutunjoki–Iisvesi harbour segment is about 48 km—often one long day or two relaxed days for touring paddlers. The full ~128 km mapped trace suits a multi-day expedition or staged sections.

Est. Time

Point-to-Point

Route Type

Class I (Easy)

Rapids class

Class II (Moderate)

Rapids class

Lake Paddling

Water type

River Paddling

Water type

Visit Savo – Suonenjoki kayaking route

Location

62.66909°N, 26.91920°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North SavoRegion

RautalampiCity

SuonenjokiVillage

Kayaking RoutesCategory

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Keskuskentän tenniskentät (3)

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Lintharjun Liikuntakeskus

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538 m

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Suonenjoki, 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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