Experience the wonderful nature of Repovesi by canoieng and hiking. The circle trip enables canoieng from Lapinsalmi via the Kuutinkanava canal to lake Tervajärvi, where the canoieng section ends. From Tervajärvi, you can continue back to Lapinsalmi via trails, e.g. Fox ferry.
About the circle trip
The circle trip is a combination of canoieng and hiking that you can do on your own. The cirrcle route starts from Lapinsalmi. Hikers can choose their own canoing route and place to stay over night. However, the route includes crossing the Kuutinkanava canal with canoe carts. The canoeing part of the trip ends at the southern end of Lake Tervajärvi. From Tervajärvi, you can continue the hike in several directions or head to the starting point, Lapinsalmi, a distance of approx. 3.5 km..
The canoes used on the trip are rented from Eränen Lapinsalmi rental base and returned to the Tervajärvi rental base (canoes are locked on the shore of Tervajärvi in the place reserved for them and the equipment is returned to the Tervajärvi rental base). See alternative routes below.
The rental of circle trip includes
Canoe (Winkkari 175) with two braided seats as standard, one in the front and one in the back
Length 525 cm
Width (max 90 cm)
Weight approx. 42 kg
Single-layer polyethylene, vinyl edges
The canoes are located in the Lapinsalmi rental base along the rescue road leading from the northeast corner of the gate of Lapinsalmi parking lot to the shore of Kapiavesi (in the direction of Fox ferry)
Canoes are intended for two to three persons
With two people paddling in the middle of the canoe, there is plenty of room for equipment or equipment barrels
The canoe can also be used by three persons, in which case a third seat is placed in the centre of the canoe
There is also space for equipment in the canoe for three people
Canoes are in excellent condition
Canoe, max 3 canoeing vests for adults, 2 canoeing vests for children, one additional bench, max 3 pcs 140 - 150 cm paddle, canoe drainage device, canoe cart, 1-2 pcs 50l equipment barrels and 1 psc 3m trimbelt for attaching the equipment barrels to the canoe.
Adult vests float a person weighing between 40 and 130 kg with swimming skills. The whistle is attached to the vest
Children vests float a child or young person with swimming skills weighing between 25 and 40 kg. The whistle is attached to the vest.
Weatherproof map of the Repovesi National Park which you can also find here
Transportation of the material listed above and the canoe from Tervajärvi to Lapinsalmi
Rental period and place of use
Canoe rental is possible for the circle trip only on specified days. However, if you feel like going on a trip and the dates do not match for your plans, contact us and we will check if the rental can be made possible for the date you have presented!
The rental time for the circle trip starts always at 09:00 and ends according to the rental at 15:00 on the day ordered by the customer at Tervajärvi rental base. Although the rental always starts at 9:00 a.m., you can go on the trip at 3:00 p.m. (if you have reserved the product earlier). Renting for more than one day is of course possible. The rental can be done in the online even after 09:00, but no more than 3 hours after the start of the rental, i.e. the rental can still be done in the online at, e.g., 11:50. However, the closing time is always 15:00. The rental may not start before the aforementioned times and the equipment must be returned by the end time. Delays will be charged at double the daily rate.
The canoes are intended for renters' use in the area of Repovesi National Park and its nearby areas, e.g. lake Vuohijärvi, lake Tihvetjärvi, etc. During the rental period, canoes may not be transported out of the above-mentioned area with e.g. a trailer.
Instructions for use
Lift the canoes from the storage supports into the shore water, try to avoid pulling the canoe on the sand.
When using equipment barrels, it is recommended to use barrels on their side between the benches, with a lower centre of gravity. The inner bottom of the canoes has black rubber plates in two different places. The 3m trimbelt belonging to the rental is supposed to be threaded under these plates. The equipment barrels are placed on top of the belt and fasten the upper surface of the barrels with a trimbelt.Do not overtighten the belt (see the pics).
You can attach the canoe drainage device to the support tree at the back of the canoe with a d-link.
Use canoes with care and no unnecessary force. However, if anything breaks, please let us know openly and as soon as possible so that the next users can make the excursion possible
After use, clean the canoe and equipment. In particular, the bottoms of canoes must be cleaned of sand, for example.
Lift the canoes to the storage supports inside out.
Lock the canoe in place. Also, make sure that the second canoe locks with a chain.
Return the equipment to the designated locations.
Leave the lids on the ewquipment barrels open.
Put the vests dry on the clothes hangers.
Close the base door and place the key in the key box.
Report any breakages or deficiencies as soon as possible.
Actions at Tervajärvi rental base (returning the canoes)
After arriving at the shore of Tervajärvi, proceed as follows:
Carry the canoe to the shore and, viewed from the lake, place it on the right side of the path leading up to the parking lot on the shore as far to the right as possible. There is a chain in a nearby tree to which the canoe can be locked. When placing the canoe, note that other canoes should also be able to return to the spot.
Take all your kayaking equipment with you and go to the Tervajärvi rental base in the corner of the parking lot and open the door with the Tervajärvi rental base PIN code you received.
Place the material nicely on the floor of the rental base. Take the rental base's key with you and lock the canoe to the chain on the shore. Lock the rental base door and return the key to the key cointainer.
Responsibilitis, required skills and other considerations
The customer uses the rental equipment at his/her own risk and customers must have the ability and skill needed to use the canoe, both with previous experience in canoeing and in the use of canoeing-related equipment. The person who pays for the reservation is responsible for ensuring that all participants in the canoeing have the aforementioned ability, skill and previous experience for their own party. The customer is responsible for his or her own safety when moving in the lakes. The customer is obligated to check the condition of the equipment before use. Do not use a broken canoe or equipment. Canoeists must be able to swim.
Make sure the vest you're wearing has a whistle. Do not put a whistle in your mouth unless you need to use it
The canoes are fitted with a safety sticker for Finnish canoeing instructors, which advises you to wear a canoeing vest in five different languages whenever paddling
Wear vests whenever you are in a canoe
A good tour buddy is the best "safety tool", canoeing with a friend or in a group
However, if you canoe alone, stay within distance of your swimming skills from the shore
Don't overestimate your skills, you can always go back, land or change your itinerary for safety.
Take into account the dangers and effects of cold water
Familiarise yourself with the canoeing possibilities of Repovesi in advance and pay special attention to the cottages on the shores of Repovesi and their residents. Do not paddle 50 metres closer to the shores of the cottage. However, if you suddenly find yourself on the shore of a cottage, try to take distance yourself from the shore, greet people and politely apologize for paddling too close to shore
Be "water clear" in the waters!
If you're wondering about something, you can always call and ask!
General operating instructions in an emergency
Assess the situation
Prevent further damage
Give immediate first aid
Call for help (112)
Try to guide help on the place
Take care of others involved
Canoeing in Repovesi
Lake Kapiavesi, lake Repovesi
When canoeing on lake Kapiavesi, it is good to be aware of the Fox ferry passing by cape Määkienniemi. The ferry has a landing cable that runs in the water. Do not canoe in the immediate vicinity of the ferry, let the cable sink after the ferry has passed and move into the strait only after the ferry has moved to the side.
The Tuulertar II ship of the Finnish Gold Route operates in lake Repovesi from mid-June to the end of August every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and also on Sundays in July. You can meet Tuuletar II on the route in the Lapinsalmi - Ruskiasalmi - Kuutinlahti area. Especially in Lapinsalmi and Ruskiasalmi, which are very narrow, this is good to be aware of. More information about Tuulettare's schedule.
When canoeing on Repovesi, it is especially important to consider the summer cottages of the area. Familiarize yourself with the route in advance. Pay attention to the summer cottages on your route. Do not canoe less than 50 m from the cottages. However, if you find yourself in front of a caottage, keep your distance from the shore and if there are residents on the shore, say hello politely and apologize for canoeing too close to the shore. The locations of summer cottages can be checked on the map.
Crossing the Kuutinkanava canal is done nimbly with the help of canoe carts along the excellent and wide path bordering the canal. The crossing distance is approx. 300 meters..
Lake Tervajärvi
Canoeing is possible in lake Tervajärvi, west of Sulkusalmi and south of Lojukoski. The waters east of the Sulkusalmi strait and north of Lojukoski belong to the Pahkajärvi firing range managed by the Finnish Defence Forces, where movement is subject to a permit. No paddleboarding shall be allowed in those waters. The boundaries of the Defense Forces area are marked with signs and blue and white signs on the trees.
On the shores of lake Tervajärvi there are three places for campfire and tents. There are piers on the Tervajärvi side of the Kuutinkanava and Lojukoski to facilitate landing.
Through the Kuutinkanava canal, canoeists can get to e.g. Kuutinlahti rock bend, Löppösenluola, Lapinsalmi Bridge, etc. Crossing the Kuutinkanava is agile with the help of canoe carts along the excellent and wide path that lines the canal.
The peninsulas that stick in lake Tervajärvi, such as the magnificent rocky Tukkiniemi, the islets of lake Tervajärvi and the forested Hermusensaari island invite canoeists to come ashore during the excursion. Please note that it is advisable to use the national park's places for campfire and tents for your stay. There are also toilets in these places. Open fires are only allowed for fireplaces at those places in the national park, which are also subject to restrictions during the forest fire warning, excluding hut-type buildings with hooded fireplaces in Lapinsalmi and Kuutinkanava.
Route options
2 day and 1 night trip
Canoieing from Lapinsalmi to Kuutinlahti and overnight stay at Kuutinkämppä wilderness cabin, Mustavuuori rental Lapp hut, Kuutti camping place for fire and tents or Kuutinkanava canal. During the afternoon and evening, a visit to the observation tower of Mustanlamminvuori. The next day, crossing the Kuutinkanava canal and canoing in the beautiful lake Tervajärvi to Lojukoski, visiting and ending the canoeing at the Tervajärvi rentalbase. From Tervajärvi, a path to Lapinsalmi via Ketunlossi.
Canoieng from Lapinsalmi to Karhulahti and overnight stay at Karhulahti place for camping fire and tents or Karhulahti Rental Lapp hut. The next day canoeing to the Kuutinkanava canal and after crossing it canoeing on the beautiful lake Tervajärvi to the Tervajärvi rental base. From Tervajärvi, a hike to Lapinsalmi via Fox ferry.
Canoieing from Lapinsalmi to Kuutinlahti and overnight stay at Kuutinkämppä wilderness cabin, Mustavuuori rental Lapp hut, Kuutti camping place for fire and tents or Kuutinkanava canal. During the afternoon and evening, a visit to the observation tower of Mustanlamminvuori. The next day, crossing the Kuutinkanava canal and canoeing to Tervajärvi rental base. From Tervajärvi, hike through the Määkijä place for camping fire and tents along the northern shore of lake Kapiavesi to the Lapinsalmi bridge, from there to the Lapinsalmi parking lot.
3 day and 2 night trip
Canoieng from Lapinsalmi to Karhulahti and overnight stay at Karhulahti place for camping fire and tents or Karhulahti Rental Lapp hut. During the evening, a visit to Olhavanvuori to admire the sunset. The next day, canoeing to Kuutinlahti and overnight stay at Kuutinkämppä wilderness cabin, Mustavuuori rental Lapp hut, Kuutti camping place for fire and tents or Kuutinkanava canal. During the day, a visit to the observation tower of Mustanlamminvuori. Next morning crossing the Kuutinkanava canal and canoeing in lake Tervajärvi and ending with canoeing to Tervajärvi rental base. From Tervajärvi, hike to Lapinsalmi via Fox ferry.
Canoeing from Lapinsalmi to Karhulahti and overnight stay at Karhulahti place for camping fire and tents or Karhulahti Rental Lapp hut. In the morning, hiking around Korpin kierros cirlcle trail and canoeing to Kuutinlahti and overnight stay at Kuutinkämppä wilderness cabin, Mustavuuori rental Lapp hut, Kuutti camping place for fire and tents or Kuutinkanava canal. Next morning crossing Kuutinkanava canal and canoieng in beautiful lake Tervajärvi to Tervajärvi rental base. From Tervajärvi, a hike to Lapinsalmi via Fox ferry.
3 night trip
Canoeing from Lapinsalmi to Karhulahti and overnight stay at Karhulahti place for camping fire and tents or Karhulahti Rental Lapp hut. During the evening, a visit to Olhavanvuori to admire the sunset. The next day, canoeing to Kuutinlahti and visiting the observation tower of Mustanlamminvuori and nd overnight stay at Kuutinkämppä wilderness cabin, Mustavuuori rental Lapp hut, Kuutti camping place for fire and tents or Kuutinkanava canal. Next crossing the Kuutinkanava and canoeing to Lojukoski, where you will spend the night (Lojukoski rental Lapp hut or Lojukoski camping place for fire and tents). In the morning, a visit to Hauklammenvuori. In the afternoon, canoe from Lojukoski to Tervajärvi rental base, from where the trail goes via the Määkijä camping place for fire and tents along the northern shore of lake Kapiavesi to the Lapinsalmi bridge and the Lapinsalmi parking lot.
Rental bases of Tervajärvi and Lapinsalmi, how the rental base works, how the door opens
Lapinsalmi rental base
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Tervajärvi rental base
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Delivery Terms
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