Province of
Oulu, Kainuu Region
Suomussalmi
(www.suomussalmi.fi)
Hossa Hiking
Area
Hossa is one of Finland’s best canoeing destinations. There are suitable routes
for both beginners and the more experienced, for trips from a couple of hours up
to several days of canoeing. The lakes are narrow and are therefore perfect for
canoeing. The rapids in the area are not very demanding. Depending on the water
level, they range from a classification of I to II+. The most demanding rapids,
the Lounatkoski Rapids along the Peranka Route, are not recommended for
canoeing. During dry times it is best to have plastic canoes as they are less
likely to be damaged by touching the bottom.
The canoeing routes pass through barren-looking pine heaths and eskers. The
waters are clear and there are several maintained resting places along the
routes.
Take a look at Hossa Canoeing Routes related products at the Outdoors.fi online
shop (kauppa.luontoon.fi).
