Joroinen Kayaking Routes

The Suihkolanjoki–Huutokoski–Joroisvirta kayaking route is a long lake-and-river paddle in Joroinen in South Savo, linking the Suihkolanjoki stream and lake chain toward Sysmä, the Huutokoski rapids area, and the Joroisvirta channel into Joroisselkä on the Haukivesi–Saimaa side. For the municipal summary and the link to the national LIPAS line for this exact mapped route, use the City of Joroinen fishing and paddling page(1). The same page notes that in summer 2025 the section between Sikalanselkä (Sysmä) and Suuri-Kaislanen was very demanding to paddle—check current notes there before committing to that segment(1). The mapped line for this page is about 30.9 km end to end as a point-to-point paddle, not a loop. The upper Suihkolanjoki description from Pieksämäen Kanoottiseura follows narrow harju islands on Syvänsi, passes small lakes and connecting channels, then enters Suihkolanjoki proper with class 0–II rapid sections, bridge portages, and beaver activity that can block channels without warning—read their full stage-by-stage notes for sill portages, low-water lining, and safe lines past mills and road bridges(2). Below Sysmä, the Joroinen itinerary continues through Huutokoski toward open water on Joroisselkä; treat the fishing-managed rapid reach with respect to other users and be ready to carry where running the drop is not appropriate(1)(3). Toward the eastern end of the line, the Kolpan uimaranta, Kolpan beachvolleykenttä, and Kolpan majan talviuintipaikka cluster sits near the shore around 22 km along the mapped route—a practical break and swim stop in warm weather. The Rauhaniemen lenkki biking loop shares this shore area if you combine paddling with local cycling. Closer to town, Koskenkylän pallokenttä Joroinen and Koskenkylän vapaaluistelualue sit inland near the Muurinkosken lenkki connection. The route finishes near Venesataman uimaranta off Lentokentäntie, a marina-adjacent beach that works well as a take-out mindset even though it is listed as a swimming place(1). The Laiturilla regional paddling overview explains how this area sits inside South Savo’s wider kayaking network; the Syvänsin melontareitti on Lake Syvänsi in Pieksämäki is another kayaking line in the same water system if you are planning a longer tour(4).