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Outdoor destinations

Hiking structures

Hiking structures at Auttiköngäs serve visitors just stopping in for a quick visit and day hikers heading for the nature trail.

Campfire sites

There is a lean-to shelter next to the parking area, and very close by, behind the Pirttikahvila cottage café, there is the Uittopirtti day-use hut. There is also a lean-to shelter by Auttijoki River along the nature trail.

  • As campsites are shared resting places, you should show consideration towards other hikers.
  • There is no waste management at the campsites, so bring your rubbish home.
  • Lighting fires is only allowed at serviced and designated campfire sites.
  • Before you light a fire, always check if any forest fire warnings are in effect. When a forest fire warning has been issued, lighting fires is prohibited. The prohibition does not apply to the fireplace of the Uittopirtti day-use hut.
  • Firewood is provided at campfire sites. Remember that you may have to chop up the wood yourself. Please use the firewood sparingly.
  • Do not burn rubbish or tear off bark from living trees. You can use a small amount of clean paper and cardboard to light your fire.
  • The last person to leave the campfire site is always responsible for putting out the fire.
  • Further instructions for lighting fires.

Drinking water

  • Always boil water from natural sources before drinking it.
  • Do not wash dishes or yourself in natural waters or on well covers.
  • After use, remember to soak any washing water into the ground far enough away from natural waters.
  • Read more about drinking water.

Toilets

There is an accessible dry toilet in the parking area. There is a dry toilet at the Auttijoki lean-to shelter.

  • Remember to bring your own toilet paper.
  • Check the instructions for using the toilet provided at the campsite.

Waste disposal

There are no waste bins in the terrain. There are mixed waste bins at the parking area.

  • Take your rubbish home, do not burn it.
  • Remember to bring some rubbish bags.
  • Do not throw food waste out in the forest.