Towards Kojonsaari: The Lumivaara Approach and Southern Kukhka Passage: boat in Karelia
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Towards Kojonsaari: The Lumivaara Approach and Southern Kukhka Passage

Distance
44.6 km
Estimated moving time
10 h 54 min
Elevation gain
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Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

Kojonsaari is the destination of an extended approach from Lumivaara. The boat passes the western side of Kukhka and the shores of Myukrimyuksensaari Peninsula. Narrow passages gradually give way to more exposed water, with a permitted Kojonsaari shore offering a place to end the stage. Arriving from the lake lets you see the island before choosing a separate walk. The programme also contains a second approach from western Kukhka. It rounds the southern islands, passes Lauvatsaari and likewise ends near Kojonsaari. The two approaches do not form a complete circuit back to Lumivaara. Choose the required version, arrange arrival at its beginning and agree your departure from the island. Return paddling or shore transport needs a separate plan.

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The description, logistics and points of interest were prepared using maps and open sources. Trail conditions may change.

Route data was imported from GPX and has not been field-verified.

Last updated 12.10.2026

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Before you go

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Route at a glance

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Approach Kojonsaari from the water and compare two different island directions. The principal passage explores western Kukhka, while the second offers a southern angle near Lauvatsaari.
Length
44.6 km
Elevation gain
—
Surface
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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 These sustained boat approaches suit a prepared group. Children need boat experience and a practical option to end a stage early. Agree animal transport with the rental provider; a lead is required ashore.

Nearby

Kojonsaari beaches and walking paths require a separate permitted landing. Purtonmyaki and other hills near the departure are on land and outside the paddling approach. Leave island exploration for after the stage ending.

Getting there

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Without a car
A direct scheduled service to the IYOKI water departure is unconfirmed. Arrange a transfer from Lahdenpohja or another convenient arrival point and departure from Kojonsaari separately. Reaching the southern version’s beginning at Kukhka also requires water transport.
By car
Arrive at IYOKI near Lumivaara under its agreed entry conditions. Driving to the base does not arrange departure from Kojonsaari: settle transport for people, boats and luggage before launching.
Parking
IYOKI identifies an equipped car park beside the campsite. Establish permission to leave a vehicle throughout the journey. Parking at the Kojonsaari shoreline ending is unconfirmed.

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What to expect

Places
Kojonsaari Island the shoreline destination of both approaches.
Kukhka Island the western shore on the principal passage.
Myukrimyuksensaari Peninsula the shoreline landmark on the Lumivaara approach.
Lauvatsaari Island the island shore beside the separate southern version.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainДанные по набору высоты уточняются.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски The southern island passages require judgement of exposed water and crosswinds. The two versions do not offer equal shelter. Choose a Kojonsaari landing according to waves, current restrictions and departure arrangements; island walks require different footwear.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 10 h 54 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
Treat the selected approach as a multi-day programme with weather allowance and authorised stops. The day-by-day schedule and combined duration of both versions are unconfirmed. Arriving at Kojonsaari is not halfway round a ready-made circuit: organise the return separately.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
The snow-free open-water season makes a shore pause easier to combine with paddling. Choose a particularly calm forecast for the longer southern approach. Confirm rental operation and landing arrangements during colder months.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Lake kayak and personal flotation device
Spare paddle and boat drainage equipment
Dry bags and a dry change of clothing
Water and food for the selected stages
Offline map of the island passages
Confirmed return arrangements

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

A direct scheduled service to the IYOKI water departure is unconfirmed. Arrange a transfer from Lahdenpohja or another convenient arrival point and departure from Kojonsaari separately. Reaching the southern version’s beginning at Kukhka also requires water transport

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: 44.6 km, hard.

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