Kuolimo circuit kayaking route
Route
Description
Kuolimon kierros is a long lake tour on the clear waters of Kuolimo and linked bays, with the mapped line measuring about 49.6 km as one continuous track. Regional guides describe a roughly 40–60 km circuit depending on which bays and narrows you include, with put-ins such as Savitaipale’s village or Partakoski, Suomen...
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Trail info
Usually paddled as a multi-day circuit of Kuolimo and Suomijärvi with flexible direction depending on wind and shuttle plan; outlet sections toward Saimaa are often portaged rather than run.
Route direction
Lake
Lake
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
49.6 km
Distance
Typically two or more full paddling days for the full circuit at touring pace, or a very long single day only for expert crews in calm conditions; Suomenniemi suggests one to two overnight stages for a 34–40 km southern island loop alone.
Est. Time
Has Portages
Portage
Lake Paddling
Water type
Location
61.23998°N, 27.57502°E
Approximate location
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Our data was researched from Savitaipale, 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.
Kuolimo circuit kayaking route49.6 km
Route
Description
Kuolimon kierros is a long lake tour on the clear waters of Kuolimo and linked bays, with the mapped line measuring about 49.6 km as one continuous track. Regional guides describe a roughly 40–60 km circuit depending on which bays and narrows you include, with put-ins such as Savitaipale’s village or Partakoski, Suomen...
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Trail info
Location
Usually paddled as a multi-day circuit of Kuolimo and Suomijärvi with flexible direction depending on wind and shuttle plan; outlet sections toward Saimaa are often portaged rather than run.
Route direction
Lake
Lake
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Location
61.23998°N, 27.57502°E
Approximate location
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
49.6 km
Distance
Typically two or more full paddling days for the full circuit at touring pace, or a very long single day only for expert crews in calm conditions; Suomenniemi suggests one to two overnight stages for a 34–40 km southern island loop alone.
Est. Time
Has Portages
Portage
Lake Paddling
Water type
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Savitaipale, 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.