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Pirttijärvi spin paddling or SUP boarding 6 km, Sotkamo
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Stand-up paddleboarding on Pirttijärvi, SotkamoPhoto: Pasi Korhonen, CC BY-ND, Outdoors Kainuu
The relaxing Pirttijärvi spin offers a short paddling route that leads you to the atmospheric scenery of Sotkamo town center.
The Sotkamo town center is squeezed between three lakes. The northern Pirttijärvi has its southern shores densely populated, but the other shores offer rural and lake landscapes to admire. This route takes you to a waterway intersection inhabited since ancient times. For example, there are prehistoric settlements on the shores of Ammonen Island and Kiikarusniemi. People have enjoyed living by the fish-rich lake shores.
Sotkamo harbor offers a good starting point for paddlers and other water users. Next to the breakwater, there is a barrier-free kayak dock easy to launch from.
The Pirttijärvi spin is paddlable by canoe, kayak, and SUP boards or it can be done rowing. When moving by motorboat, watch out for reefs. In stronger winds blowing across the lake, some chop may arise.
You can also start from Hiukka beach, which adds two kilometers to the route length.
Author’s recommendation
You can extend your trip by paddling towards Jataniemi or for example to the east side of the town center in the direction of Syväsalmi. Or stop by Hiukka on the Sapsojärvi side.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Hiukka Beach, Accessible, SotkamoSafety information
Near Sotkamo harbor and around Hirvensilta there is occasionally busy boat traffic.
Paddlers must yield to other water traffic.
Wear a life jacket while paddling and preferably paddle close to the shore.
It is safest to be on the water with a friend or group, especially if you are unfamiliar with the water area. Before the paddling trip, it is good to check the weather forecasts. Note the wind direction and strength on the open lake.
Bring spare clothes as well as snacks and drinks.
Take your phone with you packed waterproof.
Tips and suggestions
Landing places: Hirvenniemi fueling dock, Yrityspuisto swimming and boat beach (Hirvenniemi) and Eskonsaari lean-to shelter, which has a dock.
Roadbook
Start at the Sotkamo harbor kayak dock (behind Satama Cafe next to the breakwater).
Paddle to the area near Hirvenniemi visible on the west side and proceed to the edges of the Yrityspuisto swimming and boat beach, from where you can cross the lake to Ammonen Island. The island is circled via the northern side strait and head towards Kiikarusniemi point through Eskonsaari, which you can circle on the east side or shortcut directly to the island's resting place, the lean-to shelter. From Eskonsaari head to the Siltasaari islet and go around it on the west side. Paddle along the Akkoniemi shore towards the harbor.
Sotkamo marina, Sotkamo Finland
Sotkamon venesataman esteetön melontalaituri, Sotkamo
Hirvenniemen tankkauslaituri, Sotkamo
Yrittäjäpuiston uima- ja veneranta, Sotkamo
Hirvenniemen veneenlaskupaikka, Sotkamo
Rauramo swimming pier, Sotkamo
Salmelan veneranta, Sotkamo
Eskonsaari lean-to, Sotkamo Finland
Sotkamo farmers market, Sotkamo Finland
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
You can reach Sotkamo town center by buses from Kajaani and Vuokatti. From the bus station it is 400 meters to the route start point at the harbor.
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Directions
Drive to Sotkamo town center via road no 76. When coming from Vuokatti, Sotkamo harbor is shortly after Hirvensilta on the left.
Parking
Free parking at the harbor
Coordinates
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Equipment
Passable near the shore by canoe, kayak, and rowboat, but beware of reefs, e.g. in front of the Hirvenniemi shore and near the islands.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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