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Former municipality in South Savo, Finland
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Suomenniemi is a former municipality in South Karelia. Suomenniemi is surrounded by Lake Kuolimojärvi, and in some places also Saimaa.
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Old Finnish milieu from the 18th century.
The labyrinthine interconnected lakes make for good canoeing.
A canoeing route from Suomenniemi around the largest lake, Kuolimo. There are lean-to shelters and trails to a few sights. The main part of Kuolimo is off Savitaipale. Connections to Suomijärvi across the Suomenniemi Peninsula, and to Saimaa by a 200–300 m portage at Kärnäkoski or by Orraintaival.
5-km hiking trail with lean-to shelter (by the pond Kaakkolampi). The trail leads by forest paths, duckboards and village roads around the small lake Saarajärvi.
Lake shores and ponds everywhere, although most roads to the shore leads to cottages. For fishing, check the regulations.
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