Wilderness huts

 
Equipment 
Heating 
Garbage disposal 
Construction and models 
Rules and instructions 
List of huts
 
  "Standard model" hut in Tuiskukuru in Saariselkä

In the Finnish national parks and hiking areas there is more than two hundreds wilderness huts. They are usually maintained and they fit for winter habitation. The huts are equipped with stove and firewood and often with gas stove too.
 
Most of the wilderness huts are free and open for hikers. The huts are usually intended to stay overnight but only one night at time. "Day huts" are for rest in short trips but not to stay overnight. There are also locked and chargeable huts. To these huts one can reserve bed for couple of nights. The 40 - 60 FIM fee entitles to stay overnight but there can be several other hikers in the hut too. *
 

Equipment and models of wilderness huts

Furniture and equipment

There are usually bunks, table and couple of benches in the huts. Repaired huts are tidy and in those huts furniture and floor can be even varnished. In some huts there can be few mattresses. For fetching and keeping water there is a bucket and a dipper. For cleaning there is a brush and a dust pan. Above the stove there is a rack for drying clothes.

On the table there is usually candles and matches left by hikers. "The hut book" (=guest book) is an important equipment too. Hikers visiting hut write their names and places where they are coming from and going to to the book. Some huts have a book including information and advice about using huts, garbage disposal etc. Outside the hut there is usually a shovel and a brush.

There is also some saunas for hikers in the wilderness. In Saariselkä area there is several saunas but in the käsivarsi area none. In Ounas-Pallas national park there is a sauna in Hannukuru. Saunas are in satisfactory condition.
 

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Heating and fuels

Almost every hut is equipped with a Upo stove. Some huts have another type of stove and in some older huts there is a fireplace made out of natural stones. In many huts there is a gas stove too. Firewood is stored in a separate woodshed. Firewood is one meter long logs which hikers can saw and chop with the tools in the woodshed. The saws and axes are usually in fair good condition. The firewood is dry pine (or sometimes birch).
 
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Garbage disposal

There is a dike (toilet) in a separate building or sometimes it is build in connection with woodshed. The most popular huts have separate outhouses for males and females. For incombustible garbage there is garbage can outside the hut. Part of the huts are outside the garbage disposal. Then hikers have to take their own garbage themselves out of the wilderness (this is the way how a considerate hiker acts every time).
 
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Construction and models of the huts

The wilderness huts are log huts. There is usually chargeable and free huts in the same building separated with inner wall. There is different kinds of huts but especially in Saariselkä area many of the huts have the same layout.  These I call "standard model huts".
 
Floor plan of a standard model hut
 
Photo of a standard model hut
 
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Rules and instruction for using the huts

The wilderness huts are freely in hikers use but only one night at time. Huts and their environment must be kept clean. One very important rule is to leave at least as much firewood in the hut as there was when the hiker came. It is very considerate habit before leaving the hut to carve wood chips which the next hikers can use to light a fire. Ashes should be taken away from the stove when needed.

Firewood should be used economically. The valve of the gas bottle must be closed when leaving the hut. Also the water bucket must be emptied when leaving the hut (otherwise the water will freeze when the hut is left unheated).
Rucksacks are kept outside the hut because otherwise it would be crowded inside. Naturally if there is only couple of hikers staying in the hut rucksacks can be taken inside.

On the wall nearby the stove there is vent which should be opened when drying clothes or making food. In this way clothes will dry better. The vent can be closed before night and it should be closed when leaving the hut.
Old rule tells that there should be room for the hiker who comes lastly. If the hut is crowded hikers who have came earlier should give their places and move even outside to stay overnight. (So the probably most tired hikers can have good possibility to rest.)
 

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Saariselkä and Koilliskaira 
 Käsivarsi Lemmenjoki Ounas-Pallas
Anterinmukka Manto-oja Siulanruoktu Halti Karvaselkä Hannukuru
Hammaskuru Muorravaarakka Suomunruoktu Jogasjärvi Kultahamina Keimiötunturi
Härkävaara Naltiojoki Taajostupa Kobmajoki Morgamoja Montellin maja
Jyrkkävaara Peskihaara Tahvontupa Kuonjarjohka Postijoenlatva Pahakuru
Karapulju Peuraselkä Tammikämppä Lossu Oahojoki Tappuri
Lankojärvi Porttikoski Tuiskukuru Meekojärvi Sallivaara  
Luirojärvi Rautulampi Vieriharju Pihtsusjärvi Vaskojoki  
Luulampi Sarvioja   Saarijärvi   Muotkatunturit
      Terbmisjärvi  Kevo Kiellaroaivi
        Ruktajärvi Lahtinen
 
 
More information about wilderness huts can be found in Jounis hut list. 
 

Luulampi

The day and guide hut is about 3 km form Kiilopää fjell to the northeast on the south shore of ylempi Luulampi ('Upper Bone Pond') . Fireplace. There is a cafe in the hut 10.2.-10.5. ! Guidance material about the national park. * Big hut with several tables and benches.
 
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Taajostupa

The day hut was about 3 km from Luulampi hut to the northeast by the south shore of Kulasjoki river. I stopped with Seppo for a short pause 13.4.1998. The huts has burned 11.3.1999.
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Rautulampi

The day hut is on the northeast shore of  Rautulampi pond between Kutturapää and Raututunturi fjells. Accommodation room for 6 persons. A stove, a gas stove and a wilderness phone. *

The first pause in my first hiking trip 3.4.1992 at 15.40 - 16.00.
 

 
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Lankojärvi

The wilderness hut is nearby Suomujoki ('Scale river') on the west shore of Lankojärvi ('Brother in law lake'). Two rooms; the other is chargeable. Accommodation room in each for 10 persons. Stoves, gas stoves and a wilderness phone. *

Standard model hut in forest terrain. The first staying overnight in hiking trip 3-4.4.1992.

 
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Porttikoski

The wilderness hut is about 1 km upstream from Porttikoski ('Gate rapids') of Suomujoki (where is a bridge) on the southeast shore of the river. Accommodation room for 10 persons. A gas stove, a stove and a sauna in the same building (I have heard that the sauna will be demolished). *

Entrance to the hut is in the end wall. Water is available from nearby streaming Suomujoki river. The hut is fair cool after cold nights.  I took a sauna bath and stayed overnight  with Seppo and another hiker 13.-14.4.1998.

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Suomunruoktu

The wilderness hut is on the east shore of Suomujoki about 3 km from Kopsusjärvi lake to the norhteast and about 200 m from the old museum hut to the north. Two rooms; the other is chargeable. Accommodation room in each for 10 persons. Stoves, gas stoves and a wilderness phone. *

Standard model hut. Water is availeble from lower streaming Suomujoki river. I stayed overnight 9.-.10.4.1992 and 18.-19.4.1998.

 
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Jyrkkävaara

The wilderness hut is about 2,5 km to the south from the branching place of Suomujoki and Muorravaarakkajoki rivers where a brook confluences to Muorravaarakkajoki. The hut is situated on west shore of the upper pond lying on top of the brook. Two rooms; the other is chargeable. Accommodation room in each room for 10 persons. Gas stoves and stoves. *

The hut is on a high hill in a nice place. Entrance to the hut is in on west wall where is a terrace. In the wilderness hut there is bunks in two levels exceptionally on the side wall. There is a window in the end wall and a table in front of it. In the east side wall there is a window too. The water in the pond east from the hut is not good for drinking in wintertime; it tastes musty.  I stayed overnight with Seppo 14.-15.4.1998.

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Sarvioja

The wilderness hut is on the west shore of  Sorvusoja (alias Sarvioja) brook to the east south-east from summit of Kaarnepää fjell. Two rooms; the other is chargeable. Accommodation room in each for 10 persons. Gas stoves and stoves. *

I stayed overnight with Seppo and Juha 4.-5.4.1992. After this the hut has been moved and rebuild to a new place.

 
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Muorravaarakka

The wilderness hut is on the east side of Muorravaarakkajoki river from Lumikurunoja brook about 300 m to the north. Two rooms; the other is chargeable. Accommodation room in each for 10 persons. Stoves, gas stoves and a wilderness phone. *

Standard model hut where I stayed overnight with Seppo, Juha, Mika, Patrick and couple of other hikers 5.-6.4.1992.

 
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Anterinmukka

The wilderness hut is on north shore of Anterjoki river about 500 m from Kaarreoja brook to west. In that place there is a sharp bend towards east in Anterijoki. Accommodation room in two rooms for 15 persons. A gas stove, a stove and a fireplace. *

Special and fine hut which is build out of massive logs. Entrance to the hut is in the end wall where is a terrace too. Inside there is first fairy narrow room which acts nowadays function of hall. However, in the rear of the room there is a cooker which is not used anymore. Inside the hut there is a big fireplace which is made out of natural stones. Beside the fireplace there is a Upo stove. In front of the window there is a table and benches made out of coarse blocks. On the rear wall bunks with mattresses in two levels.

Steep stairs lead down to the river shore where is a small sauna which is nowadays slightly in poor shape. We took a sauna bath and stayed overnight 5.-6.4.1992 and 15.-16.1998. In 1992 the hut was crowded with hikers but 1998 I was alone with Seppo and before us the hut had been empty for couple of days.

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Tuiskukuru

The wilderness hut is on the east shore of Tuiskujoki river. Two rooms; the other is chargeable. Accommodation room in each for 10 persons. Gas stoves and stoves. *

Standard model hut in fairly open terrain about 100 m from Tuiskujoki where is a small bridge. We stopped for a lunch break in hiking trips 1992 (9.4.) and 1998 (18.4.).

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Luirojärvi

The biggest wilderness hut in Urho Kekkonen National Park is situated to the west from Sokosti fjell on the southeast shore of Luirojärvi lake. There is accommodation room in two rooms for 16 persons in each. Stoves, gas stoves and a wilderness phone.  *

The hut is the newest in the Saariselkä area (build 1991). Almost standard model hut but as I can remember the stove was in the middle of the floor and as a speciality there is a separate room for drying clothes. Ashore the lake there is a sauna. I stayed overnight with Seppo, Juha, Mika, Patrick and couple of other hikers 8.-9.4. 1992.

 
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Hammaskuru

The wilderness hut is situated 2,5 km to the west-southwest from the summit of Vuomapään fjell on the east shore of Hammasjoki river. Two rooms; the other is chargeable. Accommodation room in each for 10 persons. Stoves, gas stoves and a wilderness phone.  *

In 1992 (7.-8.4.) we stayed overnight in the crowded hut. During the second visit 31.3.-1-4.1994 the hut was half-empty. Water can be found even in winter in Hammasjoki. The unfrozen place is approximately 100 m away from the hut.

 
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Karapulju

The wilderness hut for five persons is on the east shore of Luirojoki river approximately 8 km from Luirojärvi hut to the south. A gas stove and a stove. *

The hut is tidy and light. There is a big window in the west wall of the hut and also in the rear wall above the bunk there is a small window. Entrance to the hut is in the end wall through a small hall. The furnishing is fair new because the hut has been moved some years ago from Luulampi. There is bunks in one level and the bunk is slanting towards the door. I stayed overnight with Seppo 17.-18.4.1998. In winter it is hard to get water. The ice in Luirojoki is very thick near the hut. About 300 m downstream water is available even in winter according to the "hut book".

 
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Siulanruoktu

The wilderness hut for six persons is on the north shore of Jaurujoki river on a high river bank between Siulaoja brook and Vongoivanjoki river. A gas stove and a stove. *

Steep stairs lead from the river shore to the hut. The hut is like the one in Porttikoski but sauna is rebuild to be a kitchen corner. Inner wall between the hut and sauna is pulled down and doorway to the hall is closed. The stove is bigger than the normal Upo stove. I stopped for a pause with Seppo and Mika 30.3.1994. In 16.-17.4.1998 I stayed overnight with Seppo and another hiker. Bunk is in one level but there was two matresses.

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Tahvontupa

The wilderness hut for six persons is ashore Tyyroja brook about 200 m upstream from Jaurujoki river. A gas stove, a stove and a sauna. *

Small but warm hut. In the end wall there is a window and a table in front of it. The Bunks are in two level and there is couple of mattresses too. Tyyroja brook streams in front of the sauna and the hut. The sauna is quite small and in good shape but there is no dressing-room or hall in the sauna. I took a sauna bath and stayed overnight   29.-30.3 and 31.3-1.4.1994. The first night I stayed overnight with Seppo, Mika and three other hikers the second night with only Seppo and Mika.

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Peuraselkä

The wilderness hut for six persons is 10 km to the south from Talkkunapää fjell on the south shore of Jaurujoki river aside reindeer fence. A gas stove and a stove. *

The hut is slightly in poor shape. Entrance to the hut is in the end wall. The door is not very tight. The bunk is in one level on the rear wall. I stayed overnight with Seppo and Mika 28.-29.3.1994.

 
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Tammikämppä

The wilderness hut for six persons is 2,5 km to the south from Kopsuslampi pond on east shore of  Luirojoki river. A stove. *

The hut is build in 1939 and originally it was a storehouse of a logging site. The hut is slightly in poor shape and smells musty. Entrance is in the side wall. I stopped for a lunch break with Seppo 17. 4.1998.

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Härkävaara

The wilderness hut for ten persons was originally reindeer herders hut. It is situated to the southwest from Härkävaara hill on headwaters of Liittohaara river which confluents Peskihaara river. A stove and a sauna. *

The big hut which is made out of massive logs is in a not dense forest. The stove is made out of a split barrel. On the rear and right side wall there is bunk in one level. Near the hut there is another building where is a sauna which seems to be in poor shape. There is no woodshed; the pile of firewood is behind the hut. I stayed overnight with Seppo and Mika 1.-2.4.1994.

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Peskihaara

The wilderness hut is to the east from Nummerusvaara hill on the headwaters of Peskihaara river on the east shore of river. In the former hut of border guard there is accommodation room for 5 persons. A gas stove and a stove. *

The hut is build out of planed logs and it has been only for a short time as a wilderness hut. On the rear wall there is almost real beds with mattresses. There is no water available in winter. Water must be melted out of snow.  I stayed overnight with Seppo and Mika 27.-28.3.1994.

 
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Manto-oja

The wilderness hut for eight persons is not maintained. The hut is situated about 400 m to the south from the reindeer fence on the east shore of top branch of Manto-ojan brook. Owned by Kemin-Sompio reindeer owners' association. *

Old and slightly in poor shape. Low doorway in the end wall. I stopped with Seppo and Mika for a lunch break 27.3.1994.

 
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Vieriharju

The wilderness hut for six persons is about 200 m downstream from confluation point of Rakitsahaara and Vierihaara rivers on the east end of Vieriharju ridge and on the west shore of Vierihaara. A gas stove and a stove. *

The entrance is in the end wall and the bunk is on the rear wall. I stopped for a coffee pause with Mika and Seppo 27.3.1994.

 
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Naltiojoki

The wilderness hut for 10 persons is not maintained but in good shape. The hut is situated about 2,5 km to the southwest from the summit of Naltiotunturi fjell on the north shore of  Naltiojoki river.  A stove and firewood. Owned by Kemin-Sompio reindeer owners' association. *

The entrance is in the end wall through a lightly constructed hall. On the rear wall there is a bunk in one level. There was three mattresses when I stayed overnight with Mika and Seppo 26.-27.3.1994. Water is well available from near streaming Naltiojoki.

 
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Sallivaara

The wilderness hut is near the reindeer round-up site of Sallivaara on the nortwest side of Pokka-Menesjärvi -road. Accommodation room for five persons. A fireplace. *

The hut is quite low. To the left from the door in the corner there is a fireplace which is made out of natural stones. The chimney is straight and without damper plate. The fireplace doesn't heat very well. There is small window in the left side wall and a table in front of it. On the right side wall and the rear wall there is bunks in one level. Near the wilderness hut there is another building which is a guidance hut. There is guidance material about the reindeer round-up site and about the national park. Water is available further away near the round-up site. I stayed overnight with Seppo 20.4. - 21.4.1996.

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Oahujoki

The wilderness hut is to the east from Oahoaivi fjell on confluencing site of two top branches of Oahujoki river.  Accommodation room for seven persons. A stove. *

The hut is same model as the Postijoenlatva hut and in good shape and clean. The hut is also warm. There is window in the both side walls. Water is available from near streaming Oahujoki river. I stayed overnight with Seppo  25.-26.4.1996.

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Postijoenlatva

The wilderness hut for seven persons is situated about 2 km downstream from the top of Postijoki river which is to the north from Naukusselkä ridge. A stove. *

The hut is in good condition, clean and same model as the Oahujoki hut. There was one mattress on the bunk. Water is easily available from Postijoki which streams near the hut. I stayed overnight with Seppo 21.4. - 22.4.1996.

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Morgamoja

The wilderness hut and the the chargeable cabin are in gorge of Morgamjoki river less than 5 km from Lemmenjoki valley to the northwest. In the wilderness hut there is accommodation room for 8 persons. A gas stove and a stove. *

The entrance to the hut is in the side wall through a hall. To the left from the door there is a shelf and a gas stove on it. To the right from the door there is a stove. In the left wall there is window and a table in front of it. Another window is in the end wall. On the right side wall there is bunk in one level. Water is easily available from Morgamoja brook even in winter. I stayed overnight with Seppo and three other persons 24.- 25.4.1996.

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Vaskojoki

The wilderness hut and the chargeable cabin are on the east shore of Vaskojoki river in the place where Puordnajoki river merges to Vaskojoki. Accommodation room for 8 persons. A stove. *

The hut is in a fine pine forest. The building has exceptionally shed roof (mono-pitch roof). The hut is clean and in good condition because it has been repaired in spring 1995. In the end wall there is a window and a table in front of it. In each side of the table there ate bunks in two level. The hut is light because there is windows in each side walls too. The stove is exceptionally connected to a chimney made out of bricks. Water is available from Puordnajoki or  Vaskojoki river. I stayed overnight with Seppo 23. - 24.4.1996.

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Kultahamina

A long and narrow building like a barak. There is few bunks and a window in the end wall. Table in front of the window.
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Karvaselkä

The wilderness hut is on the west side of Pokka - Inari road about 8 km from Repojoki river to the north. Known also as "Ghost hut". I stopped with Seppo for a lunch break 26.4.1996. Then the woodshed was empty and the bunks were demolished. The floor was slanting and the hut was untidy.

According to the last information the hut is now moved to the Saariselkä area.

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Hannukuru

The wilderness hut with chargeable hut is on the south shore of the a lake north of Hannujoki river which streams in Pahakuru gorge. In the wilderness hut there is accommodation room for 16 persons. Stoves, gas stoves, a wilderness phone and a sauna. Owned by the Forest Research institute.*

Standard model hut on a quite high hill. There was one mattress on the bunks when I stayed overnight with Seppo, Päivi and one old hiker 23.-24.4.1997. There is a solar panel outside the hut for the wilderness phone. The sauna is below the hill ashore a pond. The sauna in quite good shape and the dressing-room is fair tidy and warm.

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Pahakuru

The wilderness hut (alias Sandsröms cabin) is on the north edge of Pahakuru ('Evil gorge') which separates Pallas- and Ounas fjell groupes about 4 km to east south-east from Outtakka fjell and near the Pallas-Hetta hiking trail. A gas stove and a stove. Accommodation room for 10 persons. Owned by the Forest Research institute. *

On the end of the building there is a terrace and entrance straight inside the hut. To the left from the door there is a table and to the right a stove. On the bunk which is in one level there is space hardly for six persons. We melted water from snow because there seemed not to be unfrozen water nearby. I stayed overnight with Seppo and Päivi  24.-25.4.1997.

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Tappuri

The wilderness hut is about 1 km to the east from the Pallas-Hetta hiking trail on the route to Ketomella. The distance from Hetta is about 20 km and from Pallas 37 km. Accommodation room for 10 persons. A gas stove and a stove. Owned by the Forest Research institute.  *

The hut was tidy and sunny. In the west wall there was a big window and a table in front of it. To the right from the door was the gas stove and in the corner the stove. The bunk was on the rear wall in one level. The floor was painted dark red!  I stopped for late lunch with Seppo and Päivi 24.4.1997.

 
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Montellin maja

The wilderness hut for five persons is in the pass between Saivokero and Vuontiskero fjells. The hut is in satisfactory shape. A fireplace. Owned by the Forest Research institute. *

Montellis hut is a small old log cabin which was originally build by Justus Montelli who examined nature in the beginning of the century. The hut was destroyed during the second world war but rebuild after that. The fireplace was to the left from the door and the bunk was on the rear wall. In the right side wall there was a small window. I stopped for a short pause with Seppo and Päivi 25.4.1997.

 
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Keimiötunturi

The wilderness hut for six persons is outside the national park ashore Keimiöjärvi lake. A gas stove and a stove. Owned by the Forest Research institute.   *

To the left from the door is the gas stove and to the right the stove. In the left side wall there is a window and table in front of it. Bunk was on the rear wall in one level. I stopped for a bag lunch with Seppo and Päivi on a day trip 22.4.1997.

 
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Ruktajärvi

The wilderness hut for eight persons is on the northeast shore Ruktajärvi which is to the northeast from Stuorrajärvi lake and to the north from Luomusharju ridge. A stove. *

The hut is fair new. There is a wilderness phone and a solar panel outside the hut for it. The yard is sandy. Bunks are in two level on the side walls. Theree is a gas stove in the hut too. The woodshed is big barn with iron roof! I visited the hut with Seppo 25.8.1992.

 
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Terbmisjärvi

The wilderness hut is on the north shore of Terbmisjärvi lake on the west side of brook streaming from Salmikuru gorge. Two rooms; the other is chargeable. Accommodation room for 10 persons in the wilderness hut. A stove, a gas stove and wilderness phone. *

The hut is repaired few yearsa ago and quite tidy. Bunks are in two level on the side walls. The hut is near the lake so water is easily available. I stayed overnight with Seppo, Juha and few other persons 23.-24.4.1995.

 
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Saarijärvi

The wilderness hut is on the west shore of Saarijärvi lake near the Norwegian border between Salmivaara and Kuonjarvarri fjells. Two rooms; the other is chargeable. Accommodation room for 10 persons in each. A stove, a gas stove and wilderness phone. *

The entrance is on the east side of the hut. The chargeable room is on the right and the free room on the left. There are windows in the rear and left side walls. On the right side wall there is a bunk in one level. I stayed overnight with Seppo, Juha and few other hikers 18.-19.4.1995.

 
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Kuonjarjohka (Kuonari)

The wilderness hut for six persons is on the north shore of Kuonjarjohka river between Kahperusvaara and Kuonjarvarri fjells to the south from the summit of Kahperusvaara fjell. A stove. *

The entrance is in the end of the building through a lightly constructed hall. To the right from the door there is a stove and to the left a table in front of the window. On the rear wall is the bunk in one level. I ate a light lunch before noon in a crowded hut with Juha and Seppo 19.4.1995.

 
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Meekojärvi

The wilderness hut is on the southeast shore of Pierfejoki river about 500 m from the delta between Meekonjärvi and Skadjajärvi lakes which are in the west end of Porojärvi valley. Accommodation room for 6 persons. The hut is on treeless fjell area. A stove. *

The hut is quite tidy. The entrance is in the end of the building. To the right from the door there is a stove and a table in front of the window. Also in the other side wall there is a window. On the rear wall is the bunk in one level. I stopped for a short pause with Juha and Seppo 23.4.1995.

 
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Lossu

The wilderness hut for six persons is on the shore of Lossujärvi lake near the Norwegian border to the south from Urttasvaara fjell. Repaired in 1992. A stove and a wilderness phone. *

The hut is clean and warm. The bunks are in two level. In winter water must be melted from snow. I stayed overnight with Seppo, Juha and three other hikers 19.-20.4.1995.

 
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Pihtsusjärvi

The wilderness hut is on the east shore of Pihtsusjärvi (Pihtsosjavri) lake on the north side of Rassajapuron brook. Two rooms; the other is chargeable. Accommodation room for 12 persons in the wilderness hut. A Stove, a gas stove and a wilderness phone. *

Standar model hut. Water is available also in winter if the hole in ice of the lake can be found. I stopped with Seppo and Juha for a meal break 20.4.1995 and continued to the Halti hut. I stayed overnight with Seppo, Juha and another hiker when coming back from Halti 21.-22.4.1995.

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Halti

The wilderness hut for five persons is on the west side of a lake to the south of Halti fjell. A stove, a gas stove and a wilderness phone. *

In the end of the hut there is a board constructed hall. Behind the hut there is a new storehouse with a dike. I the hut there is a simple round iron stove which heats well. To the left from the door there is a small shelf and table in front of a window. The gas stove is on the table. In wintertime water must be melted from snow. I stayed overnight with Seppo and Juha 20.-21.4.1995.

 
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Kobmajoki

The wilderness hut for six persons is to the west from Seitalompolo pond ashore Kobmajohka creek. The hut was build in 1993 after the Somas hut was burned. A gas stove, a stove and a wilderness phone. *

The hut is new and fine. Inside it is light and clean. There is bunks in two levels on the side walls. Between the bunks in the end wall there is a window and a small table in front of it. To the right form the door there is the stove and to the left a low closet and the gas stove on it. In the left side wall there is a window and another table in front of it.  I stopped with Seppo and Juha for a lunch break 22.4.1995.

 
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Jogasjärvi

The wilderness hut is about 200 m to the south from Jogasjärvi lake and to the west from Porojärvi lake. There is room for 4 persons in the hut. A fireplace. The chargeable hut is in a separate building.  *

In the end of the hut there is a board constructed hall. In the other end there is a small window and a table in front of it. On the side walls bunks; on each space hardly for two persons. To the right from the door there is a fireplace made out of natural stones. The hut has been repaired for some years ago. At least the hall and roof are quite new.  In winter water must be melted from snow. I stayed overnight with Seppo and Juha 22.-23.4.1995.

 
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Lahtinen

The tiny wilderness hut is not maintained. The hut is situated on the west shore of Peltojoki river about 9 km upstream from Muotkanruoktu. Room for 1-2 persons; inside dimensions 1,8 * 1,8 m. A stove. I visited the hut  2.8.1999.
 
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Kiellaroaivi

Formerly the hut was used by border guards but now it is open for hikers. It is situated to the east from Kiellajoki river near the place where Stuorraäytsi river merges Kiellajoki. The hut is about 0,5 km to the east from the river on the west side of a small pond behind a hill. Accommodation room for 4-5 persons. A stove. A small store of firewood is in the hall. To the left from the door there is the stove and to the right a table in front of the window. On the rear wall is the bunk in one level with two mattresses. The hut was fair tidy when I visited it with Seppo 5.8.1999.
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REFERENCE:
* The guide for hikers. Forest and Park Service. 1996