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Koantaus

Koantaus is a lake in South Karelia, South Karelia.

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Koantaus: 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 Koantaus

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 Koantaus — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 61.48333, 29.26667. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Koantaus

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Koantaus

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    • Pihlajavesi · lake · South Savo · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Исо-Ийярви · lake · Лахденпохский муниципальный округ · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Двойное озеро · lake · Vyborgsky · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Kurkelanjärvi · lake · Лахденпохский муниципальный округ · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Pihlajavesi · lake · South Karelia · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Жигулёвское озеро · lake · Vyborgsky · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Puruvesi · lake · South Karelia · ~50 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in South Karelia

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    Frequently asked

    Is Koantaus full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Koantaus?

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

    What are the places to visit near Koantaus?

    Nearby: Pirunkirkko (fort, 6 km), Simpelejärvi (lake, 14 km), Vasari (lake, 33 km), Tyrjänjärvi (lake, 33 km), Pihlajavesi (lake, 39 km), Punkaharju Church (church, 40 km).

    Is Koantaus worth visiting?

    Koantaus is listed as a notable lake in South Karelia on Spotwander.