Autumn is here and redness is noticeable in nature. Come on a canoe trip to the Jõgisoo-Keila river section. The cut is not very fast and technical and is also very suitable for a beginner. Families with children are also welcome. Before the hike, be sure to read the preparation list or ask for advice and we will be happy to help.
at 12:00 in the Keila Alexela parking lot (google map)
Jõgisoo Keila river bridge parking lot (google map)
the length of the section is 8 km and the duration is 2-2.5 h
average, i.e. relatively slow
(much faster during high water and requires attention when steering the canoe)
NB! It is forbidden for people under the age of 18 to participate in the canoe trip without a responsible person. By booking a canoe trip with a child, you have agreed to our terms and conditions. Before the hike, it is our duty to give a thorough briefing on safety, the condition of the river and hand out the necessary safety equipment to everyone. Be sure to read the conditions of participation before booking.
Keila river is the longest river in the Gulf of Finland basin, flows in the territory of Rapla and Harjumaa. The river begins 5 km southeast of Kuimetsa village and flows into the Gulf of Finland. The most important tributaries are Atla and Maidla.
The length of the Keila river is 111.8 km, with additional branches 127.3 km. Keila river ranks fifth among the longest rivers in Estonia.
The beginning of the Keila River is in Kõrve County, in its main part it flows in the territory of the North Estonian Lava Country. The river is located on the western edge of the Viirika swamp. In the beginning, the river bed makes a big curve to the south and collects a lot of water from the big springs around Kaiu above the village of Karitsa. Further, the river bends to the northwest and continues to flow in this general direction, mostly in a natural bed, up to the mouth. The river flows into Lohusalu Bay in the park of Keila-Joa township.
Keila river passes through relatively densely populated areas and there are many settlements on the banks of the river. The town of Kohila, the town of Kurtna and Kiisa are located in the middle course. In the lower reaches are the town of Keila, the village of Karjaküla and the village of Keila-Joa.
In the Keila-Joa park, 1.7 km from the mouth, there is a 6.1 meter high Keila waterfall on the river.[2]
The Keila waterfall is practically insurmountable for migratory fish coming from the sea and affects the composition of the Keila river fish stock.
