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Two wooden buildings next to each other, surrounded by snow.
AddressEnontekiö. ETR S89 (~ WGS84) lat: 69° 03.901' lon: 21° 05.337' ETRS-TM35FIN; P: 7672969m I: 264580m.

Open wilderness hut is available year-round. A demanding wilderness destination.

The wilderness hut is situated by Nordkalott Trail near the Norwegian border. It is situated to the north of the Salmivaara Fell at north western side of the Lake Saarijärvi.

The open wilderness hut is a shared and free resting and overnight place for independent hikers (not for companies). You can stay in wilderness huts for one or two nights without a reservation. Be prepared for the possibility that there may not be enough space to sleep in the hut.

Facilities:

  • Sleeping places for 16.
  • Heating with a stove. Gas stove for cooking.
  • No drinking water point. Water from natural sources must be purified before drinking.
  • No waste management. Take your own waste out of the area.
  • Bring your own cooking utensils.
  • Pets are allowed in the hut only with the consent of other users.

Contact information

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