Paddeltour um die Insel Rehja 10km, Kajaani Finnland

Start at the boat house. There is a kayak pier for an easy start. 

Paddle between the islands Linnasaari and Pukkisaari towards Purnuniemi peninsula. Follow the shore line until you see the island of Rehja. 

Circle the island and return the same way. This time finde the pathway between the two islands that form Pukkisaari. 

Paddle through the natual canal in order to get to the North side of Pukkisaari island. Follow the opposite shoreline back to the boat house, your starting place. 

Suitable for kayaks and canoes. 

The route is suitable for both beginners and experienced paddlers. There are no streams or rapids along the way. The route mainly follows narrow water areas along peninsulas and islands, no open water areas to be crossed. In summer, there may be some motorboat traffic at the start in the marina area.  Remember that many of the shores are inhabited and therefore respect privacy - so don’t paddle too close to the shore.

Before the excursion, it is advisable to acquire the necessary maps and guides and check the weather forecast.

The address of the starting point is Kuurnantie 97-99, 87250 Kajaani.

Here is the google maps link.

No public transport to the starting point. 

There are free parking places at the end of the gravel road, next to the boat house. 

Find more information from Metsähallitus, Parks and Wildlife Finland here: Canoeing and Kayaking in Finland.

You can start this tour also from Petäisenniska. There you find a boat slipway and a fireplace. 

There are several fireplaces on the island Rehja - choose the one most protected from the wind today. 

You can start also here: Petäisenniska google link.