Linnansaari loop (paddling route)
Route
Description
Linnansaaren kierros is a classic Lake Saimaa paddling circuit around the main island of Linnansaari National Park on Haukivesi, about 17.5 km as mapped here. Metsähallitus publishes the park’s paddling overview on Luontoon.fi together with the wider national-park context; for landing restrictions, seal habitat, and...
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Trail info
Circuit from Oravi around the main island of Linnansaari and back to Oravi; direction on the water is normally chosen to suit wind and campsite bookings.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
17.5 km
Distance
Often one long day of paddling for fit groups, or two easier days with a night at Sammakkoniemi or Perpulanluhta.
Est. Time
Lake Paddling
Water type
Location
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Our data was researched from Rantasalmi, 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.
Linnansaari loop (paddling route)17.5 km
Route
Description
Linnansaaren kierros is a classic Lake Saimaa paddling circuit around the main island of Linnansaari National Park on Haukivesi, about 17.5 km as mapped here. Metsähallitus publishes the park’s paddling overview on Luontoon.fi together with the wider national-park context; for landing restrictions, seal habitat, and...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Circuit from Oravi around the main island of Linnansaari and back to Oravi; direction on the water is normally chosen to suit wind and campsite bookings.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
Terrain & conditions
17.5 km
Distance
Often one long day of paddling for fit groups, or two easier days with a night at Sammakkoniemi or Perpulanluhta.
Est. Time
Lake Paddling
Water type
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Linnansaari loop (paddling route)"
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Answers to your questions
Visit Savnonlinna
Our data was researched from Rantasalmi, 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.