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Mettopalo tupa

Open hut in winter, with plenty of snow still on the ground. A map board and an information board are on the side of the hut.
AddressUrho Kekkonen National Park, Savukoski, Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 67° 53.9950' lon: 29° 12.5992' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7533363 E: 592770.

A modest open wilderness hut is available year-round. A demanding wilderness destination in winter.

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 4.
-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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