Hirvikaltio Open Wilderness Hut

An old wooden hut surrounded by birches.

Hirvikaltio open wilderness hut. Image: Timo Reinvuo

An old hut wall. Wooden window shades can be drawn over the window from outside.

The beautiful, old logs of Hirvikaltio open wilderness hut. Image: Timo Reinvuo

Type

Open wilderness hut for 5 persons

Location, Maps and Description

Eastern Lapland, Savukoski.

Hirvikaltio, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 67° 39.8171' lon: 29° 09.1495' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7506947 E: 591274

The hut is located on the northern side of Hirvikaltionpää Fell and the headwaters of Hirvikaltionoja (which empties its waters into River Tulppiojoki).

There are no marked hiking trails to Hirvikaltio.

Savukoski - Tuntsa recreation map 1:100 000

Terrain maps U524 Tulppio, 1:50 000

Excursionmap.fi

Facilities

A stove

Notices

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

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

Guidelines on using Open Wilderness Hut

Read Guidelines on using Day-use Huts.

Outdoor Etiquette

A cartoon picture of a family walking on a summer path.

1. Respect nature.

2. Mainly use marked trails.

3. Camp only where it is allowed.

4. Light your campfire only where it is allowed.

5. Do not litter.