Holiday in Savo 2023

ACTIVITIES

Enjoy the views and the peace of canoeing, accompanied only by the sounds of the nature. Several activity organizers offer guided kayaking and canoeing tours, and self-guided paddlers can always hop on established routes. Kayaking and Canoeing Routes

paddling enthusiasts. The pristine wilderness and island conservation areas alone are worth seeing. www.visitleppavirta.fi River Suihkolanjoki Route Starting from Jäppilä: Ahvenlampi- Hiidenlampi-Syvänsi-Syrjälampi- Koplakkolampi-Syvänsinjoki- Kaislanen-Suihkolanjoki-Sysmä. The route is around 23 km long. Tel. +358 40 503 8324 www.kanoottiseura.fi Virtasalmi Majavareitti Beaver Route A family-friendly canoeing route in Virtasalmi. Along the route you’ll see, e.g., a large beaver dam, where you may even spot the eager beavers at work. Route length: Haukivuori–Virtasalmi 33 km.

River Haapajoki Routes Pieksänjärvi–Haapajoki–Haapajär vi–Savijoki–Kutujoki–Koskelo: River Haapajoki starts at the northeastern corner of Lake Pieksänjärvi. The river runs north and flows into Lake Haapajärvi after 15 km. This river section offers 3–4 hours of paddling. The route is at its best in spring and early summer, when waters run high. Tel. +358 40 503 8324 www.kanoottiseura.fi Iisvesi-Unnukka canoeing route This route runs through the Varkaus, Leppävirta, and Suonen joki regions, and is best suited for experienced paddlers who are self-sufficient. www.visitvarkaus.fi

Naarajoki-Kyyvesi- Puulavesi Canoeing Route This beautiful, 110-km-long route takes you across rivers and lakes, and suits beginners and families very well. The route starts at Lake Naarajärvi in Pieksämäki and makes its way to Haukivuori and Kangasniemi. We recommend you to get a route map. There are break areas along the route. sport.pieksamaki.fi River Osmajoki Route An easy, family-friendly kayaking or canoeing route. Located 15 km west of the town of Leppävirta. Attractions: Ukkokivi rock painting, Karhukivet boul ders, Kuvajanniemi cave etc. Lake Sorsavesi is a wonderful destination for self-sufficient campers and www.visitvarkaus.fi Lake Sorsavesi

Tel. +358 44 588 3261 www.kanoottiseura.fi

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