Pyhävasa Open Wilderness Hut

Type

Open Wilderness Hut for 6 persons

Location, Maps and Description

Western Lapland Region, Municipality of Kittilä, south of Lemmenjoki National Park.

Pyhävasa, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 12.6198' lon: 25° 06.8164'  ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7567509 E: 421866
 
Hut is located south of Ulvomaselkä Area, about 2 km down the River Kapsajoki from Pyhäjärvi Lake, on the northeast shore of the river. 
 

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Facilities

Fireplace, a dry toilet and a wood shed.

Notices

Water can be taken from the river.

Pets are permitted in the hut, but only in case that other visitors agree with it.

Visitors must come prepared with warm clothing, food, drink, maps, compass, orienteering skills and matches. Fog or storms can form in just a few hours. Take also your own toilet paper.

Safety on hiking

Waste Management

There are no waste management services at the hut. The goal of the National Park is to be a litter-free area and hikers are adviced to bring their own waste out of the area. Recycling points can be found at Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas, Pallastunturi Visitor Centre and Fell Lapland Visitor Centre. Read more about Hiking Without Littering.

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. For more information contact Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas, tel. +356 206 39 7039

For Entrepreneurs

Tourist entrepreneurs operating in national parks or other areas managed by Metsähallitus need a cooperation agreement. A fee is charged for using the routes and service infrastructure for business activities.

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Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts

Read Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts.

Outdoor Etiquette

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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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