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Notable lake · North Karelia, North Karelia

Ylä-Vuotsa

Ylä-Vuotsa is a lake in North Karelia, North Karelia.

Ylä-Vuotsa: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Ylä-Vuotsa

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Ylä-Vuotsa — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 62.90830, 30.49067. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Ylä-Vuotsa

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ylä-Vuotsa full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Ylä-Vuotsa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Ylä-Vuotsa?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Ylä-Vuotsa?

    Nearby: Koitere (lake, 17 km), Hiirenvesi (lake, 22 km), Patvinsuo National Park (sanctuary, 31 km), Pielisjoki (lake, 32 km), Kolvananuuron suojelualue (sanctuary, 33 km), Kelvänjärvi (lake, 37 km).

    Is Ylä-Vuotsa worth visiting?

    Ylä-Vuotsa is listed as a notable lake in North Karelia on Spotwander.