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SaimaaHoliday Oravi
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Kayaking on Saimaa at sunset.Photo: SaimaaHoliday Oravi
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This kayaking route suitable for beginners passes through two canals and along the way you can enjoy diverse landscapes and various kayaking environments. The circular route starts from the shore of SaimaaHoliday Oravi, where you can also rent kayaking equipment.
moderate
Distance 11.8 km
2:00 h
22 m
21 m
86 m
61 m
The two-canal route, as the name implies, passes through the Oravi canal and the Haponlahti canal. The route includes more sheltered paddling waters as well as larger open water when arriving at Haukivesi. The route can be traveled entirely along the shores.
Author’s recommendation
A beginner kayaker should definitely try this route. On this route, you do not cross large open waters but stay close to the shore. If the waves become too rough for your liking, you can always get ashore and walk back to the starting point if you wish.
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moderate
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moderate
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The beginning of the route when going clockwise, i.e. the northern side, is a sheltered area. Larger ships sometimes pass through the Haponlahti canal. However, the ships are not a problem if you stay close enough to the shore and pay attention to the waves. When coming from the Haponlahti canal, there may be waves on Haukivesi, as well as when entering Oravi canal. If the waves on Haukivesi seem too large, it is sensible to turn back the same way or wait on shore for the wind to calm down. However, you should not be frightened by waves - there are always small waves at the mouths of canals. The most important thing is to consider the prevailing weather, especially the wind.Tips and suggestions
If you are a beginner kayaker, you can always ask for advice at the SaimaaHoliday Oravi reception.Roadbook
Oravi is about 40 km from Savonlinna. You can find your way there by following the signs to Linnansaari National Park.
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Linnansaari National ParkKanava Resort | Lake Saimaa, Savonlinna
Parking
There are free parking spaces in the yard of SaimaaHoliday Oravi.Coordinates
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62.114272, 28.606210
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62°06'51.4"N 28°36'22.4"E
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35V 583807 6887948
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Equipment
The most important thing is weather-appropriate clothing and sufficient drinks. Take dry clothes in a dry bag in case you get wet. It is also good to have a map and, of course, life jackets with you.Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from Finnish.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
11.8 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
22 m
Descent
21 m
Highest point
86 m
Lowest point
61 m
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