Lehtikorkia Open Wilderness Hut

Sun is shining over small open wilderness hut surrounded by snow.

The small Lehtikorkia open wilderness hut in spring weather. Image: Timo Reinvuo

Inside the open wilderness hut there are two wooden beds with thin mattresses and a convertible table in between them. In the corner there is a stove.

Inside Lehtikorkia open wilderness hut. Image: Timo Reinvuo

Type

Open wilderness hut for 3 persons

Location, Maps and Description

Eastern Lapland, Salla, In the Sallatunturi Fell Area

Lehtikorkia, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 66° 39.5242' lon: 28° 26.0770' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7394066 E: 563423

The hut is located in the southern part of Salla, about 3 km northeast of the southern end of Lake Vilmajärvi, on the summit of Lehtikorkia, close to the snowmobile track that runs between the Salla resort and Kemijärvi.

Salla address and recreation map 1:10 000

Terrain maps T523 Kursu 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.