Type

Open wilderness hut for 4 persons

Location

Eastern Lapland, Savukoski

The hut is located by the upper course of River Pihtijoki (which runs into Lokka Reservoir), on the southern side of the river.

There is no marked trail to the hut. Hut can be reached by hiking on foot or skiing. Usage of motor vehicles in areas outside roads is prohibited.

Pihtijoki Open Wilderness Hut is situated in a remote area with limited mobile phone coverage. Pihtijoki as a destination requires strong orienteering and survival skills.

Maps

Itäkaira Kemihaara Lokka topographic map 1:50 000 Karttakeskus

Koilliskaira recreation map 1:100 000

Savukoski - Tuntsa recreation map 1:100 000 Savukoski municipality, sold out

Terrain maps V513 1:50 000

Excursionmap.fi

Facilities

A stove

Notices

The hut is not maintained, which means eg. that no firewood is delivered to the cabin.

Pets are allowed in the hut, but only with the consent of the other users of the hut.

It is also worth taking the first aid kit.

Safety on hiking

Waste Management

Hikers are asked to bring their own waste to one of the area's recycling points. Read more about Hiking Without Littering.

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. For more information contact Pyhä-Luosto Visitor Centre Naava Tel. +358 206 39 7302