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Aurejoki canoeing route

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51.6 km

Route

Description

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Description

Aurejoen melontareitti is a long lake-and-river paddle of about 51.6 km as mapped here through northern Pirkanmaa, linking the Aurejärvi–Petäjäjärvi–Vahojärvi–Ruojärvi–Leppäsjärvi chain with Aurejoki and Kyrösjärvi’s Heittolanlahti bay at Ikaalinen. For Kyrösjärvi access, outfitters, and how the Heittolanlahti end connects to the wider paddling network, Visit Ikaalinen is the best regional hub for Ikaalinen. The archived Kurun route notes (Parkkuu paikaltaan) still give the most detailed hop-by-hop reading of Aurejoki’s rapids, dams, and portages—while warning that service details and maintenance notes may be dated. The City of Parkano hosts the Pirkanmaa kayaking route guide PDF together with Parkanon reitti, useful for comparing the same lake-and-river system from the Parkano side. Metsähallitus publishes visitor services and safety context for Seitsemisen kansallispuisto near Aure village on Luontoon.fi. From the water the line mixes open lake crossings, narrow sounds, and river legs with repeated portages around old timber-floating structures and hydropower sites. The archived description highlights named rapids and dam carries—including Aurekosken pato at the south end of Aurejärvi, Kiviojan padon kantaminen after Petäjäkoski, the difficult Kalliokoski carry before Leppäsjärvi, Leppäkosken voimalaitospadon ohitus, and the Vääräjoki confluence before the quieter run toward Luhalahden tie and Heittolanlahti. Near the lower end, the route meets the same Heittolanlahti shore where Parkanon melontareitti finishes: HARTIKKALA kämppä, Heittolan satama, and Heittolan yhteisranta give clear staging on the bay, and LEVEELAHTI eräkämppä sits farther north along the mapped line for an overnight hut option. Ikaalinen Spa & Resort rents canoes on Kyrösjärvi for open-water days staged from town. Visit Ikaalinen points to Hiking Travel Hit for inflatables, kayaks, paddles, PFDs, and tailored trips on the Vääräjoki–Kyrösjärvi corridor, including equipment suited to dam portages.

Length & route

The mapped route is about 51.6 km as one continuous line. Older regional write-ups often quote roughly 40 km for the classic Aurejärvi–Kyrösjärvi Aurejoki chain; the extra length here reflects the full GPX trace including approaches on Kyrösjärvi. Expect long lake legs, narrow channels, and many rapids and dam portages where canoes must be carried—described in detail in the archived Kurun route notes. Water levels change which rapids can be run versus lined or portaged; treat high-water runs on rocky reaches as expert territory.

Getting there

Put-in choice depends on whether you run the full chain from the Aurejärvi end or stage a shorter lower section toward Heittolanlahti. The archived notes contrast Aurejärven pohjoispää (more exposed) with Aurejoen sillan seutu eteläosassa as an easier start. For the Kyrösjärvi finish, plan a vehicle shuttle: Heittolan satama and Heittolan yhteisranta are practical landing beaches on Heittolanlahti. Ikaalinen Spa & Resort rents canoes next to the main lake in town—confirm hours at the spa rental desk or Ikativity. Visit Ikaalinen lists Hiking Travel Hit for equipment and packaged trips on the Vääräjoki–Kyrösjärvi link that ties into the same bay network. City of Parkano links to Lipas and its map tools for locating launches along the connected Parkanon reitti corridor when you combine trips.

Good to know

Where the route overlaps hiking and biking networks near Seitsemisen, respect shore landowners and keep camps compact. If you combine with Parkanon melontareitti, you share Viinikanjoki sport-fishing rules on that lower leg—permits are sold separately from navigation. For national park services near Aure, check Luontoon.fi for Seitsemisen kansallispuisto.

Itinerary

At about 52 km, most groups plan two or more days: a first day might cover Aurejärvi through Petäjäjärvi and Vahojärvi with time lost to scouting rapids and dam carries; a second day continues through Ruojärvi and Leppäsjärvi toward Aurejoki’s lower reaches and Kyrösjärvi. HARTIKKALA kämppä sits near kilometre 44 along this line—close to where Parkanon melontareitti meets the same shore—and Heittolan satama and Heittolan yhteisranta offer a clear finish on Heittolanlahti. LEVEELAHTI eräkämppä provides another hut option farther north on the mapped trace. Strong crews in stable weather sometimes push the upper chain in a single long day, but portages and lining add hours.

Where to rent kayaks

Ikaalinen Spa & Resort: two-person canoes and 6–10 person large canoes next to Kyrösjärvi; life jackets and paddles from the spa rental desk or Ikativity, with online booking via Johku. Visit Ikaalinen lists Hiking Travel Hit (Liisa ja Pekka Tyllilä) for inflatable canoes, kayaks, paddles, PFDs, dry barrels and bags, and tailored trips on the Vääräjoki–Kyrösjärvi corridor suited to dam portages.

Managed by

Parkano

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Classically paddled from the Aurejärvi lake chain toward Kyrösjärvi and Heittolanlahti; current assists on some river reaches but wind on open lakes sets the pace. Vääräjoki joins Aurejoki before the lower bridge reaches.

Route direction

Open / Good Condition

Kurun alueen melontareitit (Parkkuu paikaltaan) – Aurejoki

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

51.6 km

Distance

Typically two or more days for the full mapped distance at a touring pace; fit groups with efficient portaging may compress sections. A calm-day paddle on Kyrösjärvi alone from Ikaalinen is a different, shorter outing using town rentals.

Est. Time

Point-to-Point

Route Type

Has Portages

Portage

Class I (Easy)

Rapids class

Class II (Moderate)

Rapids class

Class III+ (Challenging)

Rapids class

Lake Paddling

Water type

River Paddling

Water type

Ikaalinen Spa & Resort – canoe rental

Location

62.06666°N, 23.36316°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

PirkanmaaRegion

IkaalinenCity

AureVillage

Kayaking RoutesCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Parkano, 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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