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Rakitsanoja kammi

A wooden turf hut intended for hikers' accommodation, also known as a small gabled hut. The sun is shining, and the trees have leaves. A fell is visible behind the low pines and birches.
AddressUrho Kekkosen kansallispuisto, Savukoski, Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 02.7759' lon: 29° 11.3214' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7549640 E: 591299.

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

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 6.
  • 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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