Ruktajávri Open Wilderness Hut (so called Ruktajärvi)

A log cabin at the foot of a slope, wheres birch trees that have already dropped their leaves grow. A big backpack is leaning against the stairs.
Photo: Kirsi Ukkonen / Metsähallitus.
The hut has a gas stove, a table and benches. The fireplace is on the other wall. There are chopped trees in the wooden box.
Photo: Kirsi Ukkonen / Metsähallitus.
Inside the hut there are bunk beds and a fireplace. There is a coat and hat on a nail on the wall. There is a window between the beds.
Photo: Kirsi Ukkonen/Metsähallitus.

Type

Open wilderness hut for 10 persons.

Location

Northern Lapland Region, Municipality Utsjoki, Paistunturi Wilderness Area.

Ruktajávri, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 69° 27.3684' lon: 26° 17.6432'  ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7705384 E: 472352.
 

The wilderness hut is situated on the Kevo Hiking Trail, outside of the border of the strict nature reserve when coming from Karigasniemi.

This wilderness hut is suited for winter use.

Facilities

  • A wood-burning stove and a gas cooker.

Maps

Excursionmap.fi

Notices

  • Pets are permitted in the hut, but only if other visitors consent to it.
  • 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.