Varistaipale canal, Heinävesi
Map
Map
Facts and practical information
Varistaipale canal is a Finnish canal in Heinävesi. It is another of the canals which connects Juojärvi to Varisvesi. The canal is a part of Heinävesi route, a route with six canals: Kerma, Vihovuonne, Pilppa, Karvio, Taivallahti and Varistaipale canals. The canal was built in 1911–1913 and has four locks. It is the biggest canal in Finland being the only canal to have this many locks. The height of drop totals 14.5 metres and the length is 1,100 metres. ()
Day trips
Varistaipale canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: New Valamo, Lintula Holy Trinity Convent, Petruma.