Lehtosaari Open Wilderness Hut

A log hut surrounded by pine forest. At front there is a hiker and a boat on the reedy shore.

Lehtosaari Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Anitta Bednarski.

An old log hut. There is a thin layer of snow on the ground.

Lehtosaari Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Eeva Pulkkinen.

Inside the hut there is a bunk bed and a table. Beside the table there is a window which lets the sunlight in.

Lehtosaari Open Wilderness Hut, room 1. Photo: Eeva Pulkkinen.

In the corner there is a stove which has few logs next to it. Beside the stove there is a door and a wooden table.

Lehtosaari Open Wilderness Hut, room 2. Photo: Eeva Pulkkinen.

Sauna in the winter. Inside the sauna there is a stove and some logs which can be seen from the open door. On the right there is porch of the wilderness hut.

Sauna of the Lehtosaari Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Eeva Pulkkinen.

Lehtosaari open wilderness hut is located on Lehtosaari island on lake Lentua. The hut consists of two rooms. Originally it served as a fisher’s hut.

Type

Open wilderness hut for 4 persons.

Location

Kainuu, Kuhmo, Lentua nature protection area.

Maps

Excursionmap.fi
Basic map nro Q542, 1:50 000

Coordinates

Lehtosaari Open Wilderness Hut, tuvan koordinaatit: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 64° 15.1817' lon: 29° 39.1924' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7127892 E: 628570

Facilities

A stove in both rooms.
A little sauna on the strand.

Notices

It is allowed to bring pets in the hut.
Safety on hiking

Waste management

Every hiker is responsible for his or hers own waste. Read more about Hiking Without Littering and the Outdoor etiquette.

Maintenance and Management

The area is managed by Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland, Ostrobothnia–Kainuu.

More information from Kuhmo Visitor Centre Petola, tel.int. 0206 39 6380.

Guidelines on using Open Wilderness Hut

Read Guidelines on using Open Wilderness Hut.

Excursionmap.fi is a free map service provided by Metsähallitus. It can be used to search destinations, choose map layers and print maps.

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.