Karapulju Open Wilderness Hut

Open wilderness hut for 5 persons.

A small gray log cabin with a window in the front door. There is a shovel hanging on the wall near the door and a metal ashtray under it. Gray and mossy signs lean against a pine tree in the yard.
Photo: Tero Turpeinen.
Next to the log cabin door is a fireplace and firewood in a carrier. On the other side is a cooking surface with a gas stove and an upside-down metal water bucket. Pots and a frying pan hung on the wall. In front of the kitchen corner is a wooden table and two benches.
Photo: Tero Turpeinen.
From the outside door of the hut, you can see a sleeping beds along the entire back wall and a small window. More light enters the room from a large window. In front of the window is a worn wooden table with benches.
Photo: Tero Turpeinen.

Location

Facilities

  • A sleeping platform, a table, and benches.
  • A wood-burning stove and a gas cooker.
  • There is a smoke alarm in the hut, but we recommend bringing your own device with you. 
  • A campfire site, a dry toilet and a woodshed.
  • Take own candles, toilet paper and headlamp with you.
  • Household water is taken from the river Luirojoki.

Notices

  • You can camp by the campfire sites.
  • There are no accessible services in the hut.
  • The route includes some river crossings. There are bridges by the River Suomujoki at Aitaoja, Kotaköngäs, and Porttikoski, by the River Luttojoki at Raja-Jooseppi, and by the River Kopsusjoki at Orponen. 
  • Please note that it takes some time before the hut is properly warm.
  • When leaving the hut, remember that it has to be clean and ready for the next customers.
  • Make sure you pack a first-aid kit.
  • Pets are permitted in the hut, but only in case that other visitors agree with it.
  • Metsähallitus follows the principles of litter-free hiking. Visitors are adviced to bring their own waste out of the area.Read more about Hiking Without Littering.

  • Safety on hiking.

Maintenance and Management

Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts

Read Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts.