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Notable lake · Kainuu, Kainuu

Lounaja

Lounaja is a lake in Kainuu, Kainuu.

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Lounaja: 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 Lounaja

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 Lounaja — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 65.44694, 29.36960. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lounaja full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lounaja?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lounaja?

    Nearby: Hossa National Park (sanctuary, 7 km), Lake Iijärvi (lake, 13 km), Julma Ölkky (lake, 15 km), Pistojärvi (lake, 18 km), Irnijärvi (lake, 25 km), Iso-Peranka (lake, 28 km).

    Is Lounaja worth visiting?

    Lounaja is listed as a notable lake in Kainuu on Spotwander.