Paddling

Paddling in Rajamaat – Lakes, Rivers, and Wonderful Routes

Go out on the water and experience the area's unique nature from a prime vantage point!

In Rajamaat, you'll find countless clear-water lakes, winding rivers, and ready-made routes where you can paddle at your own pace. Paddling is a perfect way to escape everyday life and explore the area's magnificent waterways right at water level, whether you're an experienced veteran or a beginner just starting to enjoy the sport.

Highlights of the area's paddling opportunities:

• Ruokolahti: There's plenty to explore in Ruokolahti's vast and beautiful lake landscapes. For example, you can embark on a real adventure and explore the landscapes on a magnificent paddling route that is an impressive 110 kilometers long!

• Parikkala: Parikkala's waterways also offer wonderful and nature-oriented destinations for relaxing paddling trips.

Read more about the routes and the area's paddling services: Follow the links below to explore more detailed route descriptions and plan your own water adventure:

• Explore Ruokolahti's paddling offerings: visitruokolahti.fi/fi/tekemista/muut-aktiviteetit/melonta

• Explore Parikkala's paddling offerings: visitparikkala.fi/aktiviteetit/melonta/

(Photo: Markku "Marsa" Anttonen)