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Hiking structures in Salla

In Salla National Park and the surrounding area, there are plenty of marked rest areas with the possibility of making a fire. Most of the rest areas have a dry toilet. There are only natural waters available in the national park, always boil water from natural sources before drinking it. There are no trash bins in the national park - remember to bring a rubbish bag to take your rubbish with you.

Campsites

  • 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.
  • 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

  • There are only natural water sources in the national park such as lakes and streams.
  • 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 or water supply points.

Toilets

  • Remember to bring your own toilet paper.
  • You can tip small amounts of leftover food into the dry toilet, but not into vacuum toilets. Check the instructions for using the toilet provided at the campsite.

Jätehuolto

Maastossa ei ole jäteastioita. Sallan tunturikeskuksessa on jätteiden keräyspisteitä.

  • Älä polta roskia, vaan vie ne mennessäsi.
  • Muista ottaa roskapusseja mukaan retkelle lähtiessäsi.
  • Ruoantähteitä ei saa heittää luontoon.