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== Tourism == |
== Tourism == |
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Vaikkojoki River is a versatile recreational and leisure area offering outdoor activities round the year. Most of the tourism enterprises of the area are located in [[Kaavi]], [[Northern Savonia]].<ref name="vaikkolohi"/><ref name="vaikkoprogram"/><ref name="vaikkolomakeskus"/> |
Vaikkojoki River is a versatile recreational and leisure area offering outdoor activities round the year. Most of the tourism enterprises of the area are located in [[Kaavi]], [[Northern Savonia]].<ref name="vaikkolohi"/><ref name="vaikkoprogram"/><ref name="vaikkolomakeskus"/><ref name="vaikkotravel"/> |
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The tourism enterprises of Vaikkojoki area offer accommodation services which include holiday villages, [[cottage|cottages]] and [[camping| camping sites]]. The transportation services and hiring services (equipments for canoeing, fishing and skiing) are also available.<ref name="vaikkolohi"/><ref name="vaikkoprogram"/><ref name="vaikkolomakeskus"/> |
The tourism enterprises of Vaikkojoki area offer accommodation services which include holiday villages, [[cottage|cottages]] and [[camping| camping sites]]. The transportation services and hiring services (equipments for canoeing, fishing and skiing) are also available.<ref name="vaikkolohi"/><ref name="vaikkoprogram"/><ref name="vaikkolomakeskus"/><ref name="vaikkotravel"/> |
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The program services include many kinds of activities: [[biking]], [[boating]], [[canoeing]], [[cross-country skiing]], [[fishing]], [[winter fishing]], [[hiking]], [[horse riding]], [[Berry picking|berry picking]], [[mushroom picking]], [[sauna]] |
The program services include many kinds of activities: [[archery]], [[biking]], [[boating]], [[canoeing]], [[cross-country skiing]], [[fishing]], [[winter fishing]], [[hiking]], [[horse riding]], [[Berry picking|berry picking]], [[mushroom picking]], [[sauna]], [[shooting the rapids]] and walking with [[snowshoe]]s. The local tourism enterprises sell the fishing permissions too.<ref name="vaikkolohi">{{cite web|url=http://www.vaikonloma.com/inde.htm |title=Vaikon Loma ja Lohi |language= |publisher=Vaikon Loma ja Lohi |date= |accessdate=20 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="vaikkoprogram">{{cite web|url=http://www.vaikonohjelmapalvelut.net/index.html |title=Vaikon Ohjelmapalvelut (Vaikkojoki Program Services) |language=Finnish |publisher=Vaikon Ohjelmapalvelut |date=7 October 2013 |accessdate=20 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="vaikkolomakeskus">{{cite web|url=http://www.kaavilomakeskus.fi/services.html |title=Kaavin Lomakeskus |language= |publisher=Kaavin lomakeskus |date= |accessdate=20 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="vaikkotravel">{{cite web|url=http://vaikkotravel.fi/index.php |title=Vaikko Travel |language= |publisher=Vaikko Travel Oy |date= |accessdate=20 October 2013}}</ref> |
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=== Shooting the rapids === |
=== Shooting the rapids === |
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=== Canoeing Route === |
=== Canoeing Route === |
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The total length of the Canoeing Route of Vaikkojoki River is circa 90 km.<ref name="vaikkocanoe">{{cite web|url=http://www.vaikko.net/Melontareitti_2011_netti.pdf |title=Vaikkojoen melontareitti (Canoeing Route of Vaikkojoki River) |language= Finnish |publisher=Vaikko.net |date= 2011 |accessdate=17 October 2013}}</ref> |
The total length of the Canoeing Route of Vaikkojoki River is circa 90 km.<ref name="vaikkocanoe">{{cite web|url=http://www.vaikko.net/Melontareitti_2011_netti.pdf |title=Vaikkojoen melontareitti (Canoeing Route of Vaikkojoki River) |language= Finnish |publisher=Vaikko.net |date= 2011 |accessdate=17 October 2013}}</ref> |
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There are landing sites near Lake Lietukka, Makkarasärkkä, Kusiaiskoski Rapid, Rakkinekoski Rapid and Multivääränkoski Rapid. Some of the campfire sites are covered.<ref name="vaikkomap"/><ref name="vaikkocanoe"/> |
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=== Fishing === |
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[[File:Fly fish.jpg|thumb|150px|right|An artificial "fly" is used in [[fly fishing]].]] |
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[[File:Harjus.JPG|thumb|150px|right|[[Grayling (species)|The Grayling]] (Thymallus thymallus)]] |
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==== Species ==== |
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The natural catch species of the rapids of Vaikkojoki River are the [[brown trout]] (Salmo trutta), the [[grayling (species)|grayling]] (Thymallus thymallus) and the [[Ide (fish)|ide]] (Leuciscus idus). Stocked catch species are the [[rainbow trout]] (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and the [[grayling (species)|grayling]]. The [[northern pike]] (Esox lucius) is also a catch species.<ref name="vaikkokala">{{cite web|url=http://www.kalapaikka.net/vaikkojoki_koski-kalastus_ja_lomamokki_tiedot_pohjois-karjala_juuka___3091.asp |title=Vaikkojoki |language= |publisher=Kalapaikka.net|date= |accessdate=20.10.2013}}</ref><ref name="vaikkonet">{{cite web|url=http://www.vaikko.net/kalastus.html#KALASTO |title=Vaikkojoki: Kalastus |language= |publisher=Kalapaikka.net|date=24.4.2013 |accessdate=19.10.2013}}</ref> |
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====Fishing Permits ==== |
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A fishing permit for Vaikkojoki River can be obtained e.g. from the local tourist enterprises. 18 - 64-years old fisherman has to purchase also personal [[National fishing management fee]] (''Valtion kalastuksenhoitomaksu'' in Finnish). The child under the age of 12 is allowed to fish with the same fishing permit of an accompanied adult. The special fishing permits for school groups are available.<ref name="vaikkonet"/> |
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The fisherman may purchase a fishing permit for a day, week or for the whole season. One of the fishing permits covers the whole area from Lake Vaikkojärvi, [[Juuka]] of [[Northern Karelia Province|Northern Karelia]]) down to Sivinvirta Rapid, [[Kaavi]] of [[Northern Savonia]]. Usually the permit covers also the lakes of the area. Some fishing permits cover only certain part of the river.<ref name="vaikkonet"/> |
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Allowed fishing methods in the rapids are [[spin fishing]] and [[fly fishing]]. The amount of catch is limited. Fishing is not permitted in Kajoonkoski Rapid. <ref name="vaikkonet">{{cite web|url=http://www.fishing.fi/1id_3091__iid_11554__l_e.asp |title=Fishing in Finland: River Vaikkojoki |language= |publisher=Kalapaikka.net|date=2012 |accessdate=20.10.2013}}</ref> |
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==Protection Status== |
==Protection Status== |
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Revision as of 12:14, 20 October 2013
Template:Geobox Vaikkojoki River is a 50 km long river, which is located in provinces of Northern Karelia and Northern Savonia.
The waters of Vaikkojoki River flows from Lake Vaikkojärvi to Lake Kaavinjärvi, from the municipality of Juuka to municipality of Kaavi. The elevation difference of the river is more than 60 metres. There are 27 rapids in Vaikkojoki River. The total length of the rapids is approximately 7 km.[1]
Lake Kärenjärvi, Lake Vihtajärvi, Lake Saarijärvi and Lake Retunen are the largest lakes in the area of Vaikkojoki River.[2]
The total length of Vaikkojoki Canoeing Route circa 90 km.[1]
Tourism
Vaikkojoki River is a versatile recreational and leisure area offering outdoor activities round the year. Most of the tourism enterprises of the area are located in Kaavi, Northern Savonia.[3][4][5][6]
The tourism enterprises of Vaikkojoki area offer accommodation services which include holiday villages, cottages and camping sites. The transportation services and hiring services (equipments for canoeing, fishing and skiing) are also available.[3][4][5][6]
The program services include many kinds of activities: archery, biking, boating, canoeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, winter fishing, hiking, horse riding, berry picking, mushroom picking, sauna, shooting the rapids and walking with snowshoes. The local tourism enterprises sell the fishing permissions too.[3][4][5][6]
Shooting the rapids
In Kaavi it is possible to shoot the rapids on Vaikkojoki River in the spring and early summer. The expeditions, covering 17 km, are done in a purpose-made boat steered by a professional helmsman.[3]
Canoeing Route
The total length of the Canoeing Route of Vaikkojoki River is circa 90 km.[1]
There are landing sites near Lake Lietukka, Makkarasärkkä, Kusiaiskoski Rapid, Rakkinekoski Rapid and Multivääränkoski Rapid. Some of the campfire sites are covered.[2][1]
| Rapid | Length (m) | Elevation (m) | Class | |
| Lake Vaikkojärvi | ||||
| Pond Vaikkolampi | ||||
| Puksaminsahi | ||||
| Riitasuonsahi | ||||
| Koivuniemensahi | ||||
| Ahmonkoski | ||||
| Koivukoski | ||||
| Pond Mäntylampi | ||||
| Lake Metsä-Vaikko | ||||
| Vaikon tammi | 100 | |||
| Jokilammenkoski | 100 | 1,0 | I | |
| Hirvolankosket | 1000 | 9,0 | I | |
| Lake Lietukka (Lake Lietejärvi) | ||||
| Murtosaarenkoski | 150 | 2,0 | I | |
| Kalliokoski | 400 | 4,0 | I | |
| Kantosaarenkoski | 600 | 6,0 | I | |
| Hirvisaarenkoski | 350 | 2,5 | I | |
| Myllykoski | 250 | 5,0 | II | |
| Ylä-Jokipolvenkoski | 100 | 2,0 | I | |
| Ala-Jokipolvenkoski | 100 | 2,0 | I | |
| Pond Suuri Kotalampi | ||||
| Iso Kotakoski | 150 | 1,0 | viv | |
| Pieni Kotakoski | 50 | 1 | viv | |
| Makkarasärkät | ||||
| Markkakoski | 400 | 2,5 | I | |
| Pielisenpitkä | 600 | 4,5 | I | |
| Kusiaiskoski | 150 | 2,5 | I | |
| Rakkinekoski | 150 | 2,0 | I | |
| Ylä-Kalliokoski | 150 | 3,0 | I+ | |
| Ala-Kalliokoski | 150 | 1,0 | I | |
| Multivääränkoski | 850 | 4,5 | II | |
| Piilukoski | 150 | 1,5 | I | |
| Polvikoski | 150 | 1,5 | I | |
| Lake Välijärvi | ||||
| Ruukinkoski | 100 | 1,0 | I | |
| Lake Kärenjärvi | ||||
| Kärenkoski | 100 | 0,6 | viv | |
| Lake Vihtajärvi | ||||
| Vihtakoski | ||||
| Lake Pieni-Kortteinen | ||||
| Kylänkosket | ||||
| Lake Suuri Kortteinen | ||||
| Sivinvirta | ||||
| Lake Saarijärvi | ||||
| Saarivirta | ||||
| Lake Retunen | ||||
| Melttusvirta | ||||
| Lake Kaavinjärvi |
Fishing
Species
The natural catch species of the rapids of Vaikkojoki River are the brown trout (Salmo trutta), the grayling (Thymallus thymallus) and the ide (Leuciscus idus). Stocked catch species are the rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and the grayling. The northern pike (Esox lucius) is also a catch species.[7][8]
Fishing Permits
A fishing permit for Vaikkojoki River can be obtained e.g. from the local tourist enterprises. 18 - 64-years old fisherman has to purchase also personal National fishing management fee (Valtion kalastuksenhoitomaksu in Finnish). The child under the age of 12 is allowed to fish with the same fishing permit of an accompanied adult. The special fishing permits for school groups are available.[8]
The fisherman may purchase a fishing permit for a day, week or for the whole season. One of the fishing permits covers the whole area from Lake Vaikkojärvi, Juuka of Northern Karelia) down to Sivinvirta Rapid, Kaavi of Northern Savonia. Usually the permit covers also the lakes of the area. Some fishing permits cover only certain part of the river.[8]
Allowed fishing methods in the rapids are spin fishing and fly fishing. The amount of catch is limited. Fishing is not permitted in Kajoonkoski Rapid. [8]
Protection Status
Vaikkojoki River has been designated the status of a protected area enlisted in the Natura 2000 ecological network of the E.U..[9]
Habitat types
Vaikkojoki River is situated in Borealic biogeographic region. Protected area covers 258 hectares.[10] The most typical habitat types are coniferous woodland (50 % of the area), Western taïga (31 %), Fennoscandian natural rivers (25 %) and bog woodland (19 %).[11]
The other habitats of Vaikkojoki Natura 2000 Site are natural dystrophic lakes and ponds, active raised bogs, transition mires and quaking bogs.[11]
The minimum altitude of Vaikkojoki Natura 2000 Site is 104 m. The Maximum altitude is 190 m. The mean altitude is 131 m.[10]
Bird Species
Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius), Common Crane (Grus grus) and Western Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) are the biggest birds in the area of Vaikkojoki.
The Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) and the Common Gull (Larus canus) are typical freshwater birds in the river habitat. The other bird species are for example the Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs), the Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus), the Tree Pipit (Anthus trivialis), the Common Redpoll (Carduelis flammea), the Great Tit (Parus major), the Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata), the Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), The Eurasian Treecreeper (Certhia familiaris), the Wood Warbler (Phylloscopus sibilatrix), the Greenish Warbler (Phylloscopus trochiloides) and the Goldcrest (Regulus regulus).[12]
References
- ^ a b c d "Vaikkojoen melontareitti (Canoeing Route of Vaikkojoki River)" (PDF) (in Finnish). Vaikko.net. 2011. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ^ a b "Vaikkojoki (Map of Vaikkojoki River)" (PDF) (in Finnish). Vaikko.net. 2011. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Vaikon Loma ja Lohi". Vaikon Loma ja Lohi. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ^ a b c "Vaikon Ohjelmapalvelut (Vaikkojoki Program Services)" (in Finnish). Vaikon Ohjelmapalvelut. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ^ a b c "Kaavin Lomakeskus". Kaavin lomakeskus. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ^ a b c "Vaikko Travel". Vaikko Travel Oy. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ^ "Vaikkojoki". Kalapaikka.net. Retrieved 20.10.2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ a b c d "Vaikkojoki: Kalastus". Kalapaikka.net. 24.4.2013. Retrieved 19.10.2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) Cite error: The named reference "vaikkonet" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page). - ^ "EUNIS - Site Factsheet for Vaikkojoki, Vaikon vanhat metsät ja Aitalamminsuo". European Environment Agency. 1996. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ^ a b "EUNIS - Site Factsheet for Vaikkojoki, Vaikon vanhat metsät ja Aitalamminsuo: Site identification". European Environment Agency. 1996. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ^ a b "EUNIS - Site Factsheet for Vaikkojoki, Vaikon vanhat metsät ja Aitalamminsuo: Habitats". European Environment Agency. 1996. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ^ "EUNIS - Site Factsheet for Vaikkojoki, Vaikon vanhat metsät ja Aitalamminsuo: Flora and fauna". European Environment Agency. 1996. Retrieved 17 October 2013.