Murhahaara Open Wilderness Hut

An open wilderness hut surrounded by spruces of different ages. The entrance has two steps.
Murhahaara open wilderness hut. Image: Timo Reinvuo

Type

Open wilderness hut for 6 persons

Location, Maps and Description

Eastern Lapland, Salla (www.salla.fi), along the UKK Trail.

Murhahaara, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 67° 36.8667' lon: 29° 34.3076'  ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7502147 E: 609273

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.

Salla - Savukoski recreation map 1:10 000

Savukoski - Tuntsa recreation map 1:10 000

Terrain maps U541 1:50 000

Excursion Map (www.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

Guidelines on using Open Wilderness Hut

Read Guidelines on using Open Wilderness Hut.

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.

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