Koski Tl Kayaking Routes

The mapped line is about 73.6 km as one continuous paddling path on the Paimionjoki system in Southwest Finland—it is not a loop. The Paimionjoki is one of southern Finland’s longest waterway routes; the full river corridor is described as roughly 110 km from Somero’s lake chain to Paimionlahti, and the lower valley is a nationally valuable landscape(1). The Paimionjoki association states that paddling the entire river requires experience because rapids and dam structures slow progress, while shorter sections can suit beginners(1). Silver River’s description adds that the river is wide and mostly gently flowing, but there are many rapids and dam structures, and completing the whole river takes several days and advance planning(2). This mapped line connects Koski Tl with the Somero lake area (ending near Pitkäjärvi beach)—effectively a long upper- and middle-river segment, whereas reaches toward the sea at Paimio and short city paddles are often described separately. Tammireitit describes the easy Paimio–Jokipuisto-to-sea trip for families (the roughly 9 km short route is listed as a separate Paimionjoen melontareitti)(3); this page focuses on a long-distance style section. Johanna Liipola’s Hoods blog post about a four-day SUP paddle from Somerniemi to Paimio shows how the Paimionjoki shifts from lake-like water to narrower river channel, and how passing dams and rapids means carrying boats and solid route judgment(4). On Somero’s lake sections the view can feel like open water; near Koski town the river narrows, and toward Tarvasjoki and Marttila the landscape follows the historic Hämeen Härkätie cattle road(4). Use Virma maps for landings, rapids, and flow information when planning(5), and always confirm water levels and dam passages on site. For the most up-to-date official information on recreation use, services, and association materials, start from the Paimionjoki association’s paddling pages(1).