Hirvisaari Circuit
Route
Description
Hirvisaaren kierros is a full-day kayaking loop on Lake Saimaa off Lappeenranta in South Karelia, about 24.1 km as one closed circuit through the city’s near archipelago. The South Karelia Recreation Area Foundation publishes the detailed line, hazards, and rest logic on Outdooractive: paddlers usually follow the ri...
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Trail info
Closed loop; the South Karelia Recreation Area Foundation describes paddling counter-clockwise around Hirvisaari.
Route direction
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
24.1 km
Distance
Roughly 6.5 hours of paddling in favourable conditions per the South Karelia Recreation Area Foundation estimate, plus breaks; allow a full day on the water with meals and rest.
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Lake Paddling
Water type
Location
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Our data was researched from Lappeenranta, 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.
Hirvisaari Circuit24.1 km
Route
Description
Hirvisaaren kierros is a full-day kayaking loop on Lake Saimaa off Lappeenranta in South Karelia, about 24.1 km as one closed circuit through the city’s near archipelago. The South Karelia Recreation Area Foundation publishes the detailed line, hazards, and rest logic on Outdooractive: paddlers usually follow the ri...
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Trail info
Location
Closed loop; the South Karelia Recreation Area Foundation describes paddling counter-clockwise around Hirvisaari.
Route direction
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
24.1 km
Distance
Roughly 6.5 hours of paddling in favourable conditions per the South Karelia Recreation Area Foundation estimate, plus breaks; allow a full day on the water with meals and rest.
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Lake Paddling
Water type
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Hirvisaari Circuit"
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Lappeenranta, 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.