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Lavajärvi open wilderness hut

A wilderness hut in the center of the picture. Forest in the background.
AddressHossan kansallispuisto, Suomussalmi. Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 65° 25.4961' lon: 29° 13.5917' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7257639 E: 603307

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. 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 5 people.
• 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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