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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful canoe trips in Saimaa
Water trails
· Finland
Siltojen Savonlinna – rowing trip to the wilderness nature of Saimaa
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
4.6 km
2:00 h
0 m
0 m
Siltojen Savonlinna - rowing trip to the wilderness nature of Saimaa - route leads you from the shore of Pikku Kakkonen around Uuraansaari to magnificent lake views. Experience peace and quiet. It is also possible to spot a seal on the trip!
Water trails
· Finland
Siltojen Savonlinna – rowing route to Uuraansaari wilderness harbor | Savonlinna | Saimaa
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
3.3 km
1:30 h
5 m
11 m
Siltojen Savonlinna – rowing route to Uuraansaari wilderness harbor takes you on an easy rowing trip to enjoy the stunning Saimaa scenery. It is possible to spot a ringed seal on the trip!
Water trails
· Savonlinna
Paddling route near Harju | Punkaharju | Savonlinna | Saimaa
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.4 km
3:00 h
23 m
23 m
An easy 12 km paddling route near the Punkaharju ridge area. The route passes by the Finnish Forest Museum Lusto, Kruunupuisto's Inkeritalo waffle café (open only in summer), and the Kuikonniemi war history area.
Water trails
· Taipalsaari
Kuivaketveleen circuit, Lappeenranta - Taipalsaari
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
29.7 km
8:00 h
11 m
19 m
Brisk day paddling trip in the archipelago of Western Pien-Saimaa between Taipalsaari and Lappeenranta. Attractions include the rock painting at Ruusin Turasalo and Linnavuori on Kuivaketveleen island.
Water trails
· Finnish Lakeland
Retkisatamat paddling route, Lappeenranta - Imatra
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
42.6 km
11:00 h
14 m
9 m
A proposal for a longer route from Lappeenranta to Imatra. The route includes wonderful beach and island destinations.
Water trails
· Lappeenranta
Hirvisaari circuit, Lappeenranta
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
24.1 km
6:30 h
5 m
11 m
A vigorous day paddling trip in the nearby archipelago off the city of Lappeenranta.
Water trails
· Lappeenranta
Ruohosaari circuit, Lappeenranta
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
22.8 km
6:00 h
20 m
20 m
Day trip kayaking near the city of Lappeenranta.
Water trails
· Lappeenranta
Mikonsaari kayaking route, Lappeenranta
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
16.3 km
4:00 h
18 m
17 m
Day kayaking trip or half-day trip in the Pien-Saimaa archipelago in front of the city of Lappeenranta.
Water trails
· Finnish Lakeland
Ruokolahti canoeing route
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
102.1 km
25:00 h
16 m
40 m
A unique canoeing route featuring small lakes, river sections, historical canals, and the open waters of Saimaa. Several landing places with lean-tos.
Water trails
· Savitaipale
Kuolimo circuit, Savitaipale - Mikkeli
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
64.8 km
16:00 h
20 m
19 m
The Kuolimo circuit paddling route takes you to the diverse paddling opportunities in Kuolimo's clear lake waters.

