Uáhujuuhâ Open Wilderness Hut (so called Oahujoki)

A log cabin covered in snow.
Photo: Iisko-Henrik Näkkäläjärvi / Metsähallitus.

Type

Open wilderness hut for 7 persons.

Location

Northern Lapland Region, Municipality of Inari, Lemmenjoki National Park.

Uáhujuuhâ, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 38.0340' lon: 26° 05.2786'  ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7613816 E: 462919.

The wilderness hut is situated on the east side of Oahoaivi Fell on the east bank of the River Uáhujuuhâ (Oahujohka) at a point where two smaller rivers flow into it.

The wilderness hut is a log cabin built in 1973, and also suitable for use in winter.

Facilities

  • A wood-burning stove.

Maps

Lemmenjoki outdoor map, 1:100 000/1:50 000.
Topographical map no W524 1:50 000.
Excursionmap.fi

Notices

  • Pets are permitted in the hut, but only if other visitors consent to it.
  • 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.

Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts

Read Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts.