Murhahaara Open Wilderness Hut

Type

Open wilderness hut for 6 persons

Location

Eastern Lapland, Salla, along the UKK Hiking Trail.

The hut is located in the northern part of Salla, in the area of Murhahaara (which is the easternmost headwater fork of River Värriöjoki), in the Tuntsa Wilderness Area.

• The hut is accessible only by foot or by skiing. Use of motor vehicles in the area is prohibited.
• The area has limited or no mobile phone network coverage. Be prepared that a mobile phone can not be used.
• Always have a paper map and a compass with you.
• Please get acquainted with the instructions and rules for the nature conservation area: Tuntsa Wilderness Area.
• Please note that trespassing or hiking is not allowed in the Värriö Strict Nature Reserve, which is located near the hut. Read more about Strict Nature Reserves (metsa.fi).
• There are no marked winter trails to the hut.

Maps

Tuntsa Naruska Tulppio topographic map 1:50 000 Karttakeskus

Kemihaara Tuntsa Värriö toporaphic map 1:50 000 Calazo

Terrain maps U541 1:50 000

Excursionmap.fi

Facilities

A stove and an electrical 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 visitor guidelines and Outdoor Etiquette.

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. For more information contact Pyhä-Luosto Visitor Centre Naava Tel. +358 206 39 7302