Hirvashauta, Open Wilderness Hut

Open Wilderness hut for 6 persons. In the same building there is a reservable wilderness hut.

A grayed-out long log cabin in the middle of the forest, seen from the front. There are green leafy trees and brushes all around. In the middle of the long wall of the cabin is an open door. There are large boards wiht info on the wall on both sides of the door and a clothe is hanging on the wall.

Photo: Kirsi Luonuankoski.

Inside the log cabin is a wooden bunk bed against the wall. The beds have mattresses and pillows. In front of the window is a table and benches. On the right side you can see part of the end of the other bunk bed.

Photo: Nina Raasakka

Suitable for overnight stays for individual hikers and small groups. The nearest shops and restaurants are located in Savukoski. The hut was built in 1985. The hut is located along the marked Nuortti Hiking Trail in the Urho Kekkonen National Park.

Location

Northern Lapland, Municipality of Savukoski Urho Kekkonen National Park
Hirvashauta, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 67° 53.8666' lon: 29° 15.7411' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7533205 E: 594976
The wilderness hut is situated on the south bank of the River Nuorttijoki to the east of the River Hirvashaudanoja on Nuortti Hiking Trail.
The closest huts are the Mettopalo open wilderness hut, the Saiho open wilderness hut, and the Kärekeoja open and reservable wilderness hut.
You can get to the hut on foot or by skis from several starting points (pdf 659kt). The distance from Haukijärvenoja parking area is ca. 5,4 km, from Hirvashauta parking area ca. 2,5 km and from Tulppio is ca.16 km.
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Facilities

Two bunk beds with extendable lower bunks, a table, and benches.
A wood-burning stove and a gas cooker.
There is a smoke alarm in the hut, but we recommend bringing your own device with you.
A campfire site, a dry toilet and a woodshed.
In the same building, there is also an reservable wilderness hut and a drying room. A drying room shared with the other hut.
Take own candles, toilet paper and headlamp with you.
Household water is taken from the river Nuorttijoki.

Notices

You can camp by the campfire sites.
There are no accessible services in the hut.
The route includes some river crossings. The wading cable is located by the River Nuorttijoki some 300 metres upstream from the Kärekeoja hut. There is Kolsankoski bridge by the River Nuorttijoki.
Please note that it takes some time before the hut is properly warm.
When leaving the hut, remember that it has to be clean and ready for the next customers.
Make sure you pack a first-aid kit.
Pets are permitted in the hut, but only in case that other visitors agree with it.
Metsähallitus follows the principles of litter-free hiking. Visitors are adviced to bring their own waste out of the area. Read more about Hiking Without Littering.
Safety on hiking

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland.
For more information contact Urho Kekkonen National Park Customer Service tel. int. +358 206 39 7200.

Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts

Read Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts.