Ainekselampi

Ainekselampi is a lake located in the municipality of Kuhmo in the Kainuu region of Finland. The lake's name translates loosely from Finnish as "material lake" or "ingredient lake," though its etymological origin is not definitively established. It is situated in a predominantly forested area characteristic of eastern Finland.

The geographical coordinates of Ainekselampi place it within a landscape marked by glacial topography, with surrounding terrain featuring eskers and moraines. The lake itself is relatively small in surface area, and its water quality is generally considered good, typical of many unpolluted Finnish lakes. The surrounding vegetation primarily consists of pine and spruce forests, with some marshy areas closer to the shoreline.

Ainekselampi is part of the Oulujoki river basin. The lake's primary inflow and outflow are small streams, contributing to its relatively stable water level. The immediate vicinity of the lake is sparsely populated, with no major settlements directly on its shores. Local activities around Ainekselampi typically include recreational fishing and nature observation, with the lake and its surroundings offering habitat for various species of fish and waterfowl. The accessibility to the lake is via local forest roads.