Lenkihaka Open Wilderness Hut

Type

Open wilderness hut for 10 persons

Location, Maps and Description

Northern Lapland Region, Municipality of Enontekiö, Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area

Lenkihaka, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 36.9368' lon: 24° 34.7998'  ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7613438 E: 401547

Hut is located between Lenkihaka and Pahtavaara Hill, on the east side of a lake from which River Aiteenjoki starts.

Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area map
Other maps of the area
Excursionmap.fi

Facilities

A stove. A dry toilet and a woodshed outside the hut. 

Notices

Pets are permitted in the hut, but only in case that other visitors agree with it.

Visitors must come prepared with warm clothing, food, drink, maps, compass, orienteering skills and matches. Fog or storms can form in just a few hours. Take also your own toilet paper.

Safety on hiking

Waste Management

Metsähallitus follows the principles of litter-free hiking. Visitors are adviced to bring their own waste out of the area. Recycling points can be found at Yllästunturi, Pallastunturi and Fell Lapland Visitor Centre. Read more about Hiking without littering.

For Entrepreneurs

Tourist entrepreneurs operating in national parks or other areas managed by Metsähallitus need a cooperation agreement. A fee is charged for using the routes and service infrastructure for business activities.

• See Cooperation with nature tourism business (metsa.fi).
• Contact form for entrepreneurs (webropol.com).