Ala-Keiteleen Ahmaisu

Spend longer on the water and cover Ala‑Keitele in 2–3 days! Or paddle just a section of the route.

Experience Ala‑Keiteleen Ahmaisu and enjoy several days afloat. This paddling route is for those with prior experience — or we recommend taking a guide so you can focus on the route and scenery.

Along the way you will cross larger open waters, so paying attention to wind conditions is important.

Ala‑Keitele rewards paddlers with clear waters, ruggedly beautiful rocky islets, and rest spots that invite you to pause in nature.

Mustanniemen satama — starting point

The route begins at Mustanniemen satama, where it’s easy to launch a kayak. The harbour has straightforward facilities and is a natural starting point for a multi‑day paddling adventure.

Risusaari

The first stop is Risusaari, where you’ll find

- lean‑to shelter

- campfire site

- outhouse

Risusaari is ideal for an early break or overnight, offering a sheltered island feel before heading toward more open lake areas.

Rekolahden luonnonsatama

Next you arrive at Rekolahden luonnonsatama. The area has:

- lean‑to shelter

- campfire site

- outhouse

Rekolahti’s surroundings provide a good moment to recover. A wonderful long sandy beach, campfire site and lean‑to shelter offer great conditions for a stop.

Kettuhiekka

Kettuhiekka is a cosy, soft‑shore rest spot along the way, where paddlers can pause at the campfire site and enjoy the area’s scenic calm.

Niemensalmi and Aittosalmi

Niemensalmi and Aittosalmi lead paddlers into the archipelago scenery of Sumiaiset. The area is known for its beauty, with views of rocky shores opening in the straits. This section lends the route its own rhythm and visual richness.

Härkinsalmen venevalkama

Härkinsalmen venevalkama serves as a landing point and breather before heading toward Petäjäsaaren retkisatama.

Petäjäsaaren retkisatama

Petäjäsaaren retkisatama is an experiential highlight of the route. On the island you’ll find:

- sauna for relaxing after a long paddling day

- campfire site for cooking

- kota (Lapp hut) providing shelter and a place to take a break

Petäjäsaari is excellent for overnighters and those on a longer paddling trip.

Sumiaisten satama

The route can end — or alternatively start — from Sumiaisten satama.

The harbour has:

- water point

- swimming beach

- WC

- good services and easy access to the area

Sumiaisten satama offers paddlers a well‑serviced, calm finish to a longer lake trip.