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The beginning of the Tainionvirta south-west of Jääsjärvi
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| Country | Finland |
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| Region | Päijät-Häme |
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| Length | 6 to 7 km (3.7 to 4.3 mi) |
The Tainionvirta is a river in the Päijät-Häme region of Finland. It begins at Jääsjärvi, Hartola. At Sysmä the river flows into the Päijänne. Its length is 6 to 7 kilometres (3.7 to 4.3 mi), and it drops about 5 metres (16 ft). There are five rapids, but typically water flows quite slowly. It is possible to paddle the river.