08 Kinda kanal 1-2  

The Kinda canal flows into lake Roxen north of Linköping city and is an important link to Göta canal. You will cross several beautiful lakes with many islands and straits before entering the canal. There are also plenty of opportunities for having a rest or swim along the shores.

The canal was completed in 1871 and contains 15 locks. In Sturefors there is an 18th century castle complete with park and nature reserve.

Canoe rentals

Kinda Kajak 013·104570
Se kartor mm på hemsidan

Other services

Tourist information

Linköping
Kisa / Kinda kommun
Kinda Turistförening

Fishing

Sjön Åsunden

Others

Kinda kanal
Lantmäteriets Kartsök


Facts of the tour

Canoe-water: Lake-s and small river.
Degree of difficulty: Easy-medium.
From-to: Horn - Rimforsa - Brokind - Sturefors - Linköping.
Waterway: Distance 84 km, 50% on lake-s.
Gradient: 53 m totally, 0.6 m/km on aver.
Overland: 8 portages / 0.1-0.4 km.
Landscape: Forest / Country.
Terrängkartan: 559,570,571,548,558,569,579,580 (7GNV-SV,7FNO,8FSO-NO,8GSV)
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