Instructions and Rules in Pyhä-Häkki National Park

Instructions on Exploring Pyhä-Häkki

In the National Park, the following are

allowed

• Walking, skiing, rowing and canoeing
• Picking berries and mushrooms
• Angling and ice fishing
• Dogs are allowed in the National Park, but they must be on leash.

restricted:

• Campfire is only allowed at sites marked for this purpose.

forbidden:

• Lighting campfires if the forest fire warning is in effect
• Pets running at large
• Taking or damaging trees, bushes, other plants or their parts, or mushrooms other than edible ones
• Damaging soil or rock, and extraction of earth material or minerals
• Killing, catching or disturbing wild vertebrates, or damaging their nests
• Catching or collecting invertebrates
• Driving motor vehicles, except on roads designated for motor vehicles
• Leaving waste in the area, or damaging constructions
• Staying overnight is not allowed in the National Park. Outside the area it is possible to stay overnight according to the everyman’s right (www.environment.fi).

Preparations

Mobile Phone Coverage

• Although Finland has a broad network for mobile phones, there are some areas in the park without signal. There may also be some smaller spots where there is interference. If this happens try to climb to a higher place or go into an open area. It may be worth removing the SIM card from your phone and then trying again to make emergency call. Different phones also differ in their coverage.

Equipment

• There are no shop or restaurant services in the National Park. It makes sense to pack picnic food and a water bottle for a day trip.
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