This mapped line is the Lieto reach of the signposted Aurajoen melontareitti: about 16 km along the Aura River main stem from the Aura–Lieto municipal area downstream through Lieto’s river corridor toward Nautela, with Nautelan lintutorni sitting on the water-side trace at the end of this segment on our map. It is the...
The classic through-trip follows the Aura downstream from the upper valley toward Turku and the sea, carrying at each marked rapid. This mapped Lieto segment follows that downstream orientation along the main channel through Lieto toward Nautela.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Kayak / Canoe
Activity
16 km
Distance
Allow most of a day for the mapped 16 km line in typical summer conditions, because several carries and sightseeing stops fall inside the same Lieto corridor. Tammireitit suggests about three to four hours for a beginner round trip on the separate 10 km Halinen–Vanhalinna circuit—shorter than this segment.
Est. Time
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Has Portages
Portage
Class II (Moderate)
Rapids class
Class III+ (Challenging)
Rapids class
River Paddling
Water type
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Our data was researched from Lieto, 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.