Raikuu Canal, Historical canal in Savonlinna, Finland.
The Raikuu Canal connects Puruvesi and Orivesi lakes within the Saimaa water system, featuring natural stone borders along its length.
Local inhabitants excavated the canal without royal funding in the mid-18th century, later becoming part of the border region between Sweden and Russia.
The canal holds national significance for its role in transportation networks and contains military fortifications from both World War I and II.
The waterway includes two ponds and multiple canals between them, shortening the distance from Orivesi to Saimaa by approximately 27 kilometers.
Reinforced concrete shelters and rock barriers stretch for 1.5 kilometers along the canal, forming part of the Salpalinja defense line.
Location: Savonlinna
GPS coordinates: 62.04444,29.46417
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:13
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