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Ruskoja River kayaking route

—•Kayaking Routes

6.7 km

Route

Description

City of Raisio – Raisionjoen ennallistamishanke+

Description

Ruskojoen melontareitti follows the upper and middle reaches of Raisionjoki—known as Ruskonjoki around Rusko—on a compact point-to-point line of about 6.7 km from the Rusko village area toward Hauninen and central Raisio. The same watercourse runs about 20 km from groundwater-fed headwaters north of Rusko through Rusko and Raisio to the Archipelago Sea off Turku, with several historic dam sites along its length; the City of Raisio’s news on the large Raisionjoki restoration programme explains how dams are being removed or naturalised to improve flow, fish passage, and riverside recreation. Along the riverside, the City of Raisio’s Jokilaakso pages describe the Jokilaaksonpolku cycling and walking corridor, the Huhko site with fish ladder and nature-like rapid, and landscaping that makes the valley easier to enjoy from land and water. On the water you move through a settled river landscape: the mapped line begins among Rusko kirkonkylä’s schools and sports pitches, where the short Rantapolku walking route meets the shore zone, then runs downstream past open fields and wooded banks toward Hauninen, where the Kullaanpolku hiking route meets the river at Haunisten päivätaukokatos and the Haunistenpolku trail loops nearby through additional lean-tos and a disc golf course. For rental canoes and single kayaks with life jackets and a two-hour session, Raision Pinskut operates a seasonal paddling point at the Jertansilta corner in Hauninen—practical if you want to stage a boat near the lower end of this segment or extend a day on Raisionjoki. Treat the trip as a calm urban river outing: scout any dam or construction zones on your chosen day, respect private shorelines, and keep clear of anglers.

Length & route

The mapped kayaking line is about 6.7 km point-to-point along Ruskonjoki / Raisionjoki between the Rusko village cluster and the Hauninen–central Raisio shore zone. The full river is roughly 20 km to the sea and includes several dam sites; paddlers should confirm safe passage and any temporary closures around restoration work rather than assuming uninterrupted drift. Allow roughly two to four hours at a touring pace including breaks, or longer if you link walks on Rantapolku, Kullaanpolku, or Haunistenpolku.

Getting there

Most paddlers stage cars at public road access near the put-in in Rusko or near the take-out in Hauninen/Raisio and run a shuttle for a one-way trip. Raision Pinskut’s paddling point sits at the Haunistentie–Jertantie intersection beside Jertansilta; the page recommends Föli bus lines 6 and 6A (stops near Kuloinen) within about 400 m, and notes there is no formal car park—if you drive, use nearby street parking without blocking access routes. From the Rusko end, use village roads near Talkootie and the sports fields as a mental landmark for the upper part of the line; exact pull-out choice depends on your shuttle plan and bank access rights.

Good to know

Angling from a boat follows national and regional permit rules; check Eräluvat before fishing from the kayak. The river has been described in regional assessments as ecologically stressed, with nutrient load and occasional harmful algal blooms possible in warm summers—if in doubt, avoid contact swimming and follow any local advisories. Restoration construction can temporarily affect access or flow; confirm status with the city before a trip.

History

Raisionjoki was regulated with several dams built for raw-water storage when the river fed municipal water supply; those structures later blocked fish migration and shaped flat pools and bank infrastructure. Since raw water is no longer drawn this way, Raisio and partners have pursued one of Finland’s larger dam removal and naturalisation programmes, including staged work at Huhko and other sites to restore more natural flow while managing flood risk near housing—changes that also reshape how paddlers experience the valley over time.

Where to rent kayaks

Raision Pinskut (same as above)—typically opens for about four weeks after Midsummer; check their site for the current season’s dates and hours.

Managed by

Rusko

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Typically paddled downstream from the Rusko village reach toward Hauninen and Raisio, following the natural flow of Raisionjoki; you may reverse the leg if your shuttle and skills suit paddling upriver in calm conditions.

Route direction

River

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

6.7 km

Distance

About two to four hours on the water for the mapped 6.7 km at a relaxed pace, excluding shuttle and portage scouting.

Est. Time

Point-to-Point

Route Type

Has Portages

Portage

Class I (Easy)

Rapids class

River Paddling

Water type

Location

60.54480°N, 22.21495°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Southwest FinlandRegion

RaisioCity

Rusko–RaisioVillage

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Rusko, 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.

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