Self-paddling trip on Herajärvi

You can get to the sauna at the Kiviniemi farm. It is advisable to book your sauna in advance. There is also a picnic sauna, which everyone can heat up themselves. You can order picnic food from the Kiviniemi farm and stay in authentic, atmospheric huts and reefs. You can pitch a tent on the tent pitches and stay overnight in a caravan or camper van on the caravan pitches.

Lakkala rented cabin (2 h, kitchen-living room, smoke sauna) is located in the southern part of Koli National Park on the shore of Herajärvi, along the Herajärvi loop. The landscape is idyllic. Sheep pastures and old fields surround the traditional buildings of the farmstead. Lakkala is a summer pastoral resort and is therefore only available for booking in May and September. The cottage is electrically heated and well equipped. The cabin is 50 m from the adjacent camping area. The rental cabin is a place to stay overnight and is rented entirely for your own use.

Own equipment or for rent in Joensuu kayaks 10 units: 2 twins, 6 units sit on top kayaks. Good for beginners. www.kalastusretket.fi Pick up yourself or you can ask for a quote for transport.

Café Rento rents 4 pcs Rainbow Oasis kayaks for an hour or a day at Rantakatu 2, 80100 Joensuu.

The kayaks are available for rent from 15.5. to 31.8. Photo attached.

Please contact us by e-mail for an offer info@kahvilarento.fi

Location and character: Herajärvi is located in the immediate vicinity of Koli in North Karelia. The lake has a peaceful environment and offers beautiful scenery.

The lake is located in the vicinity of the lake in the northern part of Finland: Herajärvi offers a great setting for kayaking excursions.

Services: accommodation, sauna, picnic food at Kiviniemi farm.

Hiking: there are also hiking trails around Herajärvi, such as the Herajärvi loop, so you can combine a canoeing trip with a hike.

Always check the current information and weather conditions before setting off on a canoe trip.

Location, arrival & parking

Kiviniemi Farm: Mustalahdentie 7, Kontiolahti, parking area.

No public transport.

Safety

Do not go kayaking alone or without telling anyone.

Make sure you can read the map and map markings.

Practise rescue techniques, at least pair rescues.

Always keep your mobile phone waterproofed and packed in your paddling vest pocket.

Store an emergency number in your phone's speed dial.

Make sure you have an up-to-date weather forecast.

Make sure you have the right and adequate equipment.

Do not paddle under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants.

Be prepared for changes in the weather.

Have a contingency plan in case of problems on the route.

If you fall over, the first place to go for rescue is to a canoe/kayak or the nearest shore. Then change into dry clothes so you don't catch cold. If the situation is serious, call 112.