Kiutaköngäs Rapids in Kuusamo

Mar 3rd, 2009 by Juha Ylitalo

Kiutaköngäs is 325m long rapids in Oulankajoki. In my opinion, it is one of the major sightseeing locations in Kuusamo. Vertical drop in rapids happens in two steps and there is some rough whitewater between those two drops. Experienced whitewater paddlers have gone through it on numerous times, but it might well be that it has to be done on certain time of a year and you really have to know your stuff, before you should even think about it.
Karhunkierros (Bear’s Ring) hiking trail goes right next to it, so you can’t miss it. If you are looking for interesting place to sleep, there is nice camping place below rapids (when you find sign, which says 1.3km to Visitor’s Center, take steps down from ridge).
If you only want to make day trip here, it is only 600m from Oulanka Visitor’s Center.