Canoeing adventures in Hossa-Suomussalmi

Canoeing in Hossa-Suomussalmi’s diverse water routes cater to everyone from beginners to seasoned paddlers, with clear, pristine waters ideal for both canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding. For those seeking a longer adventure, multi-day canoe trips are easy to arrange by connecting various routes and resting at scenic spots along the way. The park’s wilderness cabins, lean-to shelters, and campfire sites make it easy to explore Hossa’s waterways at a relaxed pace.

Hiekkarantainen pieni niemi Hossssa, lähellä rantaa kaksi melojaa kanootissa.
melojat, Nurmiselkä, Hossa. Kuvaaja Hannu Huttu. Suomussalmen kunta, kuvapankki.

In eastern Suomussalmi, the Yli-Vuokki area offers an approximately 20 km canoeing route through the beautiful Yli-Vuokki recreational fishing area. The launch point is at the southern tip of Lake Alanteenjärvi, just below the Kivijärvi rapids—an ideal start for a memorable journey on the water!

Hossa canoeing routes

Find the canoeing routes in Hossa on nationalparks.fi website
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