{"id":4107,"date":"2022-03-01T14:04:53","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T12:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/?page_id=4107"},"modified":"2026-05-25T12:03:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:03:27","slug":"canoeing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/en\/discover\/canoeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Canoeing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Erastely_melonta-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Erastely_melonta-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Erastely_melonta-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Erastely_melonta-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Erastely_melonta-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Erastely_melonta-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Erastely_melonta-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Erastely_melonta-1600x1200.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Here, water is the path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">On a quiet river, time stands still. As your paddle touches the water, the world opens up and your mind clears just enough. Out on the open lake, the horizon is yours. For those in whom rapids awaken something ancient and bold, flowing rivers and foaming rapids invite you to test your limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The waters of Lieksa do not choose the paddler. They simply wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video alignwide\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lieksa-melonta.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"melontareitit\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-grey-light-color has-text-color\"><br>Lieksanjoki and Ruunaa <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infogis.fi\/lieksa\/?link=PIpsB3KZET\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.infogis.fi\/lieksa\/?link=PIpsB3KZET\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSC05021-1024x619.jpg\" alt=\"Kolme melojaa\" class=\"wp-image-1006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSC05021-1024x619.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSC05021-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSC05021-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSC05021-1536x928.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSC05021-2048x1237.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSC05021-1920x1160.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSC05021-1600x967.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lieksanjoki River originates on the Russian side and flows through the stunning landscapes of the Ruunaa Hiking Area. The paddling route is approximately 100 km long and ends at Pankakoski. There are challenging rapids even for experienced paddlers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"jongunjoki\ufffc\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-grey-light-color has-text-color\">Jongunjoki<a href=\"https:\/\/www.infogis.fi\/lieksa\/?link=imAi3gyH0o\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.infogis.fi\/lieksa\/?link=imAi3gyH0o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DJI_0470-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Iltah\u00e4m\u00e4r\u00e4ss\u00e4 melojia j\u00e4rvell\u00e4\" class=\"wp-image-1129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DJI_0470-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DJI_0470-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DJI_0470-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DJI_0470-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DJI_0470-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DJI_0470-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DJI_0470-1600x1067.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jongunjoki is a scenic, wilderness-like, and in many places fast-paced paddling route with a total drop of 80 m along its entire length. You can also paddle shorter sections of the route, for example from the Teljo Bridge on the border of Lieksa to Aittokoski, and from Aittokoski to Viitakoski. The route is full of fast-flowing rapids that are very navigable, but it\u2019s worth familiarizing yourself with them beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.outdooractive.fi\/fi\/embed\/45286974\/js?mw=true\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"viekijoki-\ufffc\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-grey-light-color has-text-color\">Viekijoki<a href=\"https:\/\/www.infogis.fi\/lieksa\/?link=I2iHqovbCE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Viekijoki is a fun, winding river that flows through the village of Vieki into Lake Viekij\u00e4rvi. There are no rest or camping areas along the Viekijoki, so be sure to pack everything you need for your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pielinen-\ufffc\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-grey-light-color has-text-color\">Pielinen<a href=\"https:\/\/www.infogis.fi\/lieksa\/?link=x6vOryRAho\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.infogis.fi\/lieksa\/?link=x6vOryRAho\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-2-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-2-768x474.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the Lieksa harbor and Timitranniemi, you can take a wonderful canoeing trip along the Sokojoki River to Pokronlampi or paddle the Lieksanjoki River all the way to the Lieksa power plant. The large open waters of Pielinen are challenging for paddlers due to rapidly changing conditions and strong waves. It is safest to paddle on Lake Pielinen in calm weather in the evening and at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-461897f4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"suomunjarvi\ufffc\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-grey-light-color has-text-color\">Lake Suomunj\u00e4rvi<a href=\"https:\/\/www.infogis.fi\/lieksa\/?link=uCTHyYaaPb\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.infogis.fi\/lieksa\/?link=uCTHyYaaPb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Suomun_keikka-15-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Suomun_keikka-15-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Suomun_keikka-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Suomun_keikka-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Suomun_keikka-15-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Suomun_keikka-15-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Suomun_keikka-15-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Suomun_keikka-15-1600x1066.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lake Suomunj\u00e4rvi in Patvinsuo National Park is a delightful sandy-shored lake perfect for several days of paddling and camping. You can start your paddling trip at the Suomu Nature Hut, where you can also rent canoes. During the high-water season in early summer, you can paddle from the lake along the winding Suomunjoki River to the edge of the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ohjatut-retket\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paddling equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Lieksa, you\u2019ll find guided canoeing trips led by an experienced guide that are perfect for you or your group. You can rent canoeing and boating equipment from the Ruunaa Hiking Center and Ruunaa Tourism. Additionally, transportation to the upper reaches is available if you\u2019d like to go on a multi-day trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/kanootti-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/kanootti-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/kanootti-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/kanootti-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/kanootti.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proper equipment ensures a successful trip. Weather, lighting conditions, mobile network coverage, and other factors can lead to surprises. You can easily find an equipment list and instructions on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luontoon.fi\/en\/activities\/paddling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luontoon.fi website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"turvallisuus\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-grey-light-color has-text-color\">Safety and Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Safety begins with planning and packing for your trip. It\u2019s important to assess your own skills and stamina, the characteristics of the waterway, and the weather in advance. Before your kayaking trip, familiarize yourself with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luontoon.fi\/en\/activities\/paddling\/etiquette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kayaking etiquette<\/a> so you can set off with peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/salama-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/salama-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/salama-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/salama-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lieksatravel.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/salama.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"jokaisenoikeudet\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-grey-light-color has-text-color\">Everyone\u2019s Rights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Finland, we all have the right to enjoy nature, and at the same time, we have a duty to care for the well-being of nature. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luontoon.fi\/en\/activities\/hiking-and-outdoor-recreation\/everymans-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Everyone\u2019s Rights<\/a> define what you can and cannot do in nature. 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