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Lentiira is a village near the eastern border, located in northern Kuhmo by the shore of a clear-water lake with the same name. It offers wilderness peace, but also services and interesting historical sites.
Lentiira is a rugged wilderness lake in northern Kuhmo. Its waters flow south through Iivantiira to Lentua lake. The Kainuu Tar Route paddling route starts from Lentiira.
The village of Lentiira is called a church village because it has Kuhmo's second church. The Kirveskansa people built the first already in the 1800s and now there is the village's third church. The village also has its own cemetery. Stop along the way at the Kirveskansa church memorial and the old cemetery of Lentiira.
Tar has been burned in Lentiira, and the long tradition is still cherished. The world's largest tar pit was burned in 2000.
Paddlers and anglers enjoy these waters. Lentiirajärvi offers small open waters but also numerous islands, bays, and peninsulas. This paddling route mostly circles the Niskaselkä side but stops by the north side of Käntinsalmi at Aittoselkä near the current church.
The peaceful paddling route of Lentiirajärvi is also suitable for beginners and family trips.
An alternative starting point is the Lentiira holiday village, where you can also rent canoes and boats.
Author’s recommendation
Stop for a break at the church shore and in the Lentiira holiday village.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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The Piirakkapuoti Café, Lentiira KuhmoLentiira Holiday Village
Safety information
- The route is suitable for paddlers with some experience, but also for beginners and family outings in good summer weather.
- Note that the lake sections have areas sensitive to wind, which may cause waves.
- There can be some motorboat traffic in the summer. Paddlers should give way to other water traffic.
- Plan the paddling route according to your skills. On lake sections, paddle near the shore and check rapids from the shore in advance.
- Wear a life jacket while paddling.
- Secure all equipment well to the canoe, preferably in a dry bag or container. Pack waterproof first aid supplies, change of clothes, matches, and phone with you.
- It is safest to move on the water with a friend or group, especially if you are not familiar with the water area.
- Check the weather forecast before your paddling trip. Pay attention to wind direction and strength on the open lake.
- Bring a change of clothes and snacks and drinks with you.
- If you get into an emergency on your trip, call 112 and make an emergency report.
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The start and end point of the route is at the Käntinsalmi boat shore.
Start by paddling under the Käntinsalmi bridge to the Aittoselkä side in front of the Lentiira church. You can visit and circle the Sikosaaret islands ahead.
After returning to the south side of Käntinsalmi, paddle along the northern shore past Sutelanniemi towards Petäjäniemi and the Lentiira holiday village.
From the holiday village, the route returns back passing south of Selkäsaaren and by Katiskaniemi.
The Piirakkapuoti Café, Lentiira Kuhmo
Käntinsalmen veneranta ja veneenlaskupaikka, Lentiira Kuhmo
The Church of Lentiira, Kuhmo
Monument of the Church of the Axe People, Lentiira Kuhmo
Lentiira Holiday Village
Lake Lentiira, Kuhmo
Public transport
No public transport.
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Directions
Follow the signs from Kuhmo center to Lentiira. Before the Käntinsalmi bridge, turn left onto the road leading to the shore (Käntinsalmentie 25).
Parking
There is free parking at the boat shore.
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Equipment
Passable by kayaks, canoes, and boats. Note that in some places it is shallow far from the shore and the route passes through shallow areas.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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