Káhkusuálui  / Kahkusaari Open Wilderness Hut

A hiker is standing on the steps a log cabin. Two ski boxes in the yard and a low building without a door in the background. The sun shines on pine trees where there is no snow.
Photo: Olli Vainio.
There is a hiker in the sunshine on the steps of the small hut. Meadow flowers grow in the yard. There is a Finnish flag above the door. The sky is clear and there is a lake in the background.
Photo: Marke Kangasniemi.

Type

Open wilderness hut for 8 persons.

Location, Maps and Description

Northern Lapland Region, Municipality of Inari, Inari Hiking Area.

Inarijärvi Kahkusaari, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 69° 00.7558' lon: 27° 39.6240'  ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7655908 E: 526396.

The hut is located on the southeastern shore of Kahkusaari Island, northeast of Viimassaari Island in Lake Inari.

The hut was built in 1984 and can be used in winter.

Facilities

  • A wood-burning stove and a gas cooker.

Maps

Lake Inari boating map 1:50 000.
Terrain map no W512 1:50 000.
Excursionmap.fi

Notices

  • Pets are permitted in the hut, but only if other visitors consent to it.
  • There is a campfire shelter with a fireplace nearby, as well as a pier.
  • Safety on hiking.
  • There is a recycling point at the wilderness hut, but hikers are asked to bring their own waste out of the area. Read more about Hiking Without Littering.

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. For more information contact Ivalo Customer Service, tel. int. +358 206 39 7701 or Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida, tel. int. +358 206 39 7740.