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Pahanojankuru open wilderness hut

The dark-toned wooden hut under the shelter of trees. The autumn sun shines, casting light and shadows on the hut’s walls.
AddressSalla National Park, Salla. Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 66° 47.370' lon: 28° 52.779'

A modest open wilderness hut is available year-round.

The open wilderness hut is a shared and free resting and overnight place for independent hikers (not for commercial use). 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:

  • Bunk beds in two levels (no mattresses) with room for 9 sleepers. Bring your own sleeping pad and sleeping bag.
  • Heating with a wood stove.
  • A gas stove and basic pots for cooking. Bring your own cooking utensils and tableware.
  • There is a drying room with a wood stove, the room serves also as a hallway.
  • Pets are allowed in the hut only with the consent of other users.
  • There is a campfire site, a table, a wood shed and a dry toilet in the yard (bring your own toilet paper).
  • Water can be taken from the Pahaoja creek about 100 m along stairs from the hut. Boil the water before consumption.
  • No waste management. Take your own waste out of the area.

Contact information

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