Kiimajoen melontareitti
Route
Description
The City of Tampere publishes the official PDF paddling map and updates for Kiimajoen melontareitti on its outdoor recreation pages. Outdoors Tampere walks through each lake link, rapid, portage, and landing from the Velaatta area toward Lake Näsijärvi’s Terälahti, including rapid classes, carry routes around Kalmak...
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Trail info
Either direction is possible; many descriptions follow Kiimajoki downstream toward Terälahti. Choose based on wind on Velaatta, shuttle plans, and whether you prefer to run or portage rapids in a given order.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
17.7 km
Distance
Many paddlers allow a full day for the distance with portages and breaks at Kiimajoen melontareitti - Velaatan laavu, Mustametsän stops, and Terälahden laavu; a fit crew can move faster, while low water adds time in rapids.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class I (Easy)
Rapids class
Class II (Moderate)
Rapids class
Lake Paddling
Water type
River Paddling
Water type
2021
Renovation years
Location
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Our data was researched from Tampere, 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.
Kiimajoen melontareitti17.7 km
Route
Description
The City of Tampere publishes the official PDF paddling map and updates for Kiimajoen melontareitti on its outdoor recreation pages. Outdoors Tampere walks through each lake link, rapid, portage, and landing from the Velaatta area toward Lake Näsijärvi’s Terälahti, including rapid classes, carry routes around Kalmak...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Either direction is possible; many descriptions follow Kiimajoki downstream toward Terälahti. Choose based on wind on Velaatta, shuttle plans, and whether you prefer to run or portage rapids in a given order.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
17.7 km
Distance
Many paddlers allow a full day for the distance with portages and breaks at Kiimajoen melontareitti - Velaatan laavu, Mustametsän stops, and Terälahden laavu; a fit crew can move faster, while low water adds time in rapids.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class I (Easy)
Rapids class
Class II (Moderate)
Rapids class
Lake Paddling
Water type
River Paddling
Water type
2021
Renovation years
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Tampere, 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.