Kilpola to Lumivaara: The Lighthouse, Kocherga and Kukhka Shores: boat in Karelia
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Kilpola to Lumivaara: The Lighthouse, Kocherga and Kukhka Shores

Distance
62.5 km
Estimated moving time
15 h 17 min
Elevation gain
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Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

The Kilpola to Lumivaara journey brings together several faces of Lake Ladoga. Green shores and island passages come first, followed by Kurkiniemi Lighthouse and the small Yesusaret group. A separate visit to Muralakhti allows a pause in the bay also known as Kocherga. The direction then changes towards Kojonsaari, the southern islands and Kukhka, before returning to the skerries near Lumivaara. This is an extended paddling programme with several independent passages and a separate bay visit. Agree their sequence and permitted landings before departure. With equipment return and onward transport arranged near Lumivaara, the ending becomes part of the journey. A lighthouse ascent or chapel visit requires a separate shore excursion; neither follows automatically from passing by in a boat.

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Last updated 12.10.2026

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Before you go

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Route at a glance

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Follow the change from Kilpola island passages to the shores of Kojonsaari and Kukhka, with a separate visit to Muralakhti Bay. The contrasting shores give each stage a distinct destination.
Length
62.5 km
Elevation gain
—
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Kilpola to Lumivaara: The Lighthouse, Kocherga and Kukhka Shores: route photo 4 in Karelia

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - With caution With a dog - With caution By bike - No With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data Experience of sustained paddling in a loaded boat is needed. Consider a child’s tolerance of waves and prolonged sitting. Bring a dog only with suitable boat space and the base’s agreement; shore rules require a lead.

Nearby

The Yesusaret chapel and ascent to Kurkiniemi Lighthouse require permitted landings and separate walks. Exploring Kojonsaari on foot is also an additional shore programme; island summits are outside the water passage.

Getting there

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Without a car
Take a train to Kuznechnoye, then arrange a taxi to Kilpolansaari. Organise departure from IYOKI near Lumivaara separately: returning to your original arrival point is outside the paddling programme.
By car
Agree vehicle access and unloading at Kilpolansaari on Kilpola. For the one-way journey, decide in advance who will collect the group near Lumivaara and retrieve the car. Rental equipment return needs an agreed arrangement.
Parking
Public parking at the Kilpola departure is unconfirmed; arrange vehicle storage with the estate. IYOKI publishes campsite parking near the ending, although visitor access and the permitted duration need confirmation.

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What to expect

Places
Kilpola Island the shoreline departure among island passages.
Kurkiniemi Lighthouse the headland landmark passed from the water.
Yesusaret Islands the small island group beside the lighthouse passage.
Muralakhti Bay the separate visit to Kocherga Bay.
Kojonsaari Island a distinct shore stop on the longer journey.
Kukhka Island the next large island shore before Lumivaara.

Difficult sections and safety

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Elevation gainДанные по набору высоты уточняются.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски Leaving the skerries exposes the boat to wind and waves. Avoid making up a delay with a long evening crossing. Confirm the separate bay visit’s sequence, use authorised rest places and avoid landing in closed park zones.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 15 h 17 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
Keep several days free and allow for waiting out unsuitable weather. The full duration of this version including Muralakhti is unconfirmed. Divide the journey around permitted overnight sites and agree the final day with equipment return and onward transport near Lumivaara.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose the open-water season and a settled forecast. Summer makes longer shore pauses easier to organise, while headwinds still govern progress. In spring and autumn, pay particular attention to cold water and the operation of the shore bases.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Personal flotation device for everyone
Lake-capable boat and spare paddle
Dry bags for clothing and camping equipment
Drinking water, food and first-aid kit
Offline map, compass and wind forecast
Identity documents, park admission and confirmed collection

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Take a train to Kuznechnoye, then arrange a taxi to Kilpolansaari. Organise departure from IYOKI near Lumivaara separately: returning to your original arrival point is outside the paddling programme

Is this route suitable for children?

Possible with caution: review the surface, difficult sections, and extra time for stops in advance.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 62.5 km, hard.

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