Puoiduusuálui / Kärppätupa Open Wilderness Hut

Type

Open wilderness hut for 6 persons.

Location, Maps and Description

Northern Lapland Region, Municipality of Inari, Inari Hiking Area.

Inarijärvi Kärppäsaari, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 59.1158' lon: 27° 55.1846'  ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7652994 E: 536807.

The hut is located at the northern tip of Kärppäsaari Island, to the south of Lake Inari's Varttasaari Island.

The hut is in good condition and suitable for use in winter.

Facilities

A wood-burning stove and a gas cooker.

Maps

Lake Inari boating map 1:50 000.
Terrain map no W512 1:50 000.
Excursionmap.fi

Notices

  • Pets are permitted in the hut, but only if other visitors consent to it.
  • There is a campfire shelter with a fireplace nearby.
  • A pier, but no official swimming spot.
  • Safety on hiking.
  • There is a recycling point at the wilderness hut, but hikers are asked to bring their own waste out of the area. Read more about Hiking Without Littering.

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. For more information contact Ivalo Customer Service, tel. int. +358 206 39 7701 or Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida, tel. int. +358 206 39 7740.

Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts

Read Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts.