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Lentua - Juttua - Iivantiira wilderness paddling trip 50 km, Kuhmo
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Vetotaival, Vitikkosaari, Lentuan luonnonsuojelualue, KuhmoPhoto: Eeva Pulkkinen / Metsähallitus, CC BY-ND, Outdoors Kainuu
The archipelago in the northern parts of Lentua offers an interesting kayaking destination, and when combined with portages to Juttua and Iivantiira, you have an amazing paddling trip ahead. Such a circular route through stunning nature is not available elsewhere!
This multi-day paddling trip takes you through the archipelago of the Lentua nature reserve to Juttua and further to Iivantiira, from where you return via Niva back to Lentua. You get familiar with the Kuhmo wilderness areas, interesting portages with drag tracks, and wonderful rest and camping spots.
The nature of Lentua has become familiar both through Akseli Gallen-Kallela's Kalevala illustrations and through the blue thoughts of Konsta Pylkkänen, the thinker of Havukka-aho created by Veikko Huovinen.
Lentua is the largest unregulated lake in the Oulujoki water system. The shores are rocky and barren in many places, but a sandy esker ridge runs through the eastern islands. Between Vitikonsaari and Kotasaari, along the isthmus of Vetotaipale, you will find a magnificent long sandy beach. There are countless highlights along the route.
The route is suitable in length and difficulty for kayaking hobbyists, not complete beginners. There are only three rapid sections, all of which can be bypassed, and the bypass of Kaarneenkoski is especially strongly recommended. The others are easy.
There are numerous maintained rest spots, and along the route there is one wilderness hut, Lehtosaari with a lakeside sauna.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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- The route is suitable for paddlers who already have some experience.
- Note that there are some wind-sensitive areas on the lake sections which can raise waves.
- In summer, there may be some motorboat traffic. Paddlers must give way to other water traffic.
- Plan the paddling route according to your own skills. On the lake sections, it is advisable to paddle close to the shore and scout rapids beforehand from the shore.
- Wear a life jacket while paddling and preferably paddle near the shore.
- Secure all gear well to the canoe, preferably in a dry bag or container. Pack waterproof first aid supplies, spare clothes, matches, and a phone.
- It's safest to travel on the water with a companion or group, especially if you don’t know the water area.
- Before the paddle trip, check the weather forecast. Note the wind direction and strength on open lakes.
- Bring spare clothes as well as snacks and drinks; there are no replenishment options along the route.
- Take your phone packed waterproof.
- If you get into emergency during your trip, call 112 and make an emergency report.
Tips and suggestions
Equipment rentals
Roadbook
The route on the map is a proposed route. Especially the archipelago in the northern parts of Lentua offers possibilities for various route variations.
The route direction is planned counterclockwise so you don’t have to paddle against the current in the Niva rapids.
Vetotaival fireplace, Lentua Nature Reserve, Kuhmo Finland
Vitikkosaari Island boat towing track, Kuhmo Finland
Sumsa Canoe Landing Area
Huuhkajanlampi-Juttua boat portage railway, Kuhmo Finland
Ukonsaari lean-to, Kuhmo Finland
Ränkänsaari, autiotupa, Iivantiira Kuhmo
Nivan Onkilahden veneranta, Kuhmo
Nivan virrat, Kuhmo
Vuonteenkoski rapid, Kuhmo Finland
Vuoteenkoski lean-to, Kuhmo Finland
Kaarneenkoski rapid, Kuhmo Finland
Kaarneenkosken laavu, Kuhmo
Kaarneenkoski rapid boat towing track, Kuhmo Finland
Lehonnenä fireplace, Lentua Nature Reserve, Kuhmo Finland
Selkäsaari lean-to, Lentua Nature Reserve, Kuhmo Finland
Lehtosaari wilderness hut, Lentua Kuhmo Finland
Lentuankoski rapids, barrier-free nature and fishing site, Kuhmo Finland
Lentuankoski rapids lean-to, Kuhmo Finland
Lentuankoski rapid boat portage railway, Kuhmo Finland
Lentuan veneluiska ja -ranta, Kuhmo
Lentuan kota, vuokratupa, Kuhmo
Kallioniemi lena-to, Lentua Nature Reserve, Kuhmo Finland
Public transport
No public transportation.Get Timetable to destination
Directions
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The launching site at the beginning of the route is located along the Kuhmo-Vartius road near the Isojoki bridge.
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Exact address Lentiirantie 2172, 88900 Kuhmo.
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When arriving from the south, from Kuhmo, the Isojoki parking area is 22 kilometers north along the Kuhmo-Vartius road (912) toward Kuhmo center.
- When arriving from the north, from Lentriia, the Isojoki parking area is 19 kilometers south along the Kuhmo-Vartius road (912) toward Lentriia.
Parking
You can leave your car at the stop next to the launching site.
Coordinates
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Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
Passable by canoe and kayak. In many places along the route, the water is shallow far from the shore.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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