Lattunavaara Open Wilderness Hut

NOTE: It's not allowed to make a fire in the hut.

Type

Open wilderness hut for 2 persons

Location, Maps and Description

Eastern Lapland, Savukoski

Lattunavaara, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 67° 43.2234' lon: 28° 43.2385'  ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7512702 E: 572790

The hut is located on the summit of the wooded hill of Lattunavaara, which is situated on the northern side of the River Ylimmäinen Kivijoki (which empties its waters into River Kemijoki).

Savukoski - Tuntsa recreation map 1:100 000

Terrain maps U524 Tulppio 1:50 000

Excursionmap.fi

Facilities

A stove

Notices

It's not allowed to make a fire in Lattunavaara open wilderness hut because the chimney is in poor condition and is not safe to use. Making a fire is also prohibited in the old, restored Lattunvaara fire guards hut.

Next to the open wilderness hut, there is a hut restored by the National Board of Antiquities. Formerly, both of these huts used to be fire guard's huts.

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

Bring with you a head torch and a 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

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.

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