Vihovuonne Canal
Vuoksi basin
Heinävesi route
Nautical chart: M249
Permitted vessel dimensions
31.2 x 7.1 x 1.8 x 9.5 [m]
(Length x width x draught x height)
Mooring: To ropes hanging from the lock platform.
Difference in water level: 0.80 - 1.00 metres
The canal together with Kerma Canal and Pilpa Canal connects Lakes Kermajärvi and Joutsenvesi. The 250 m-long canal was built in 1903-05.
Self-service lock. When approaching from below, the self-service starter cord and instructions for its use are on the lower canal pier on the left, when approaching from above, these are on the upper canal’s pier on the right.
Passenger vessels travelling according to a timetable have right of way to the canal. Other vessel traffic must give passenger vessels unobstructed access. The self-service access point has a canal-specific schedule for passenger vessels.
Contact information for the canal
Mobile phone +358 (0)40 732 6848
Self-service canal.