Karhuoja Open Wilderness Hut

Open wilderness hut for 6 persons. In the same building a reservable wilderness hut is out of service. The sauna is in a separate building.

Suitable for overnight stays for individual hikers. The nearest shops and restaurants are located in Savukoski. The hut was built in 1985. The hut is located along the marked Nuortti Hiking Trail in the Urho Kekkonen National Park.

Location

Facilities

  • Two bunk beds with extendable lower bunks, a table, and benches.
  • A wood-burning stove and a gas cooker.
  • A campfire site, a dry toilet and a woodshed.
  • There is a smoke alarm in the hut, but we recommend bringing your own device with you. 
  • In the same building, there is also an reservable wilderness hut and a drying room. A drying room shared with the other hut. 
  • Take own candles, toilet paper and headlamp with you.
  • Household water is taken from the river Karhuoja.

Notices

  • The sauna fee is 10 € / adult, 5 € / child (under 7 years) or for a member of a group (a group min. 10 persons). Payment in advance in Eräluvat webstore (eraluvat.fi).
    • The sauna is available for use by all hikers, so you should be considerate of others and not stay too long in the sauna.During peak seasons you should agree bathing times with other hikers, for example, take turns between men and women at alternate hours.
  • You can camp by the campfire sites.
  • There are no accessible services in the hut.
  • The route includes some river crossings. There is bridge by the River Nuorttijoki at Kolsankoski and the wading cable is located by the River Nuorttijoki some 300 metres upstream from the Kärekeoja hut.
  • Please note that it takes some time before the hut is properly warm.
  • When leaving the hut, remember that it has to be clean and ready for the next customers.
  • The hut is located along the marked Nuortti Hiking Trail about 2.5 km from the River Nuorttijoki.
  • Make sure you pack a first-aid kit.
  • Pets are permitted in the hut, but only in case that other visitors agree with it.
  • Metsähallitus follows the principles of litter-free hiking. Visitors are adviced to bring their own waste out of the area. Read more about Hiking Without Littering.
  • Safety on hiking.

Maintenance and Management

 

Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts

Read Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts.