Location, Maps and Description
Northern Lapland Region, Municipality of Enontekiö (enontekiolapland.com), Malla Strict Nature Reserve
Guohkkemašjávri / Kuohkimajärvi Reservable Wilderness Hut, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 69° 03.6414' lon: 20° 33.4383' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7674619 E: 243443
The hut is located along the Nordkalott Trail, near the borders of three countries, to the north of Lake Kuohkimajärvi. The Norwegian border is about 100 m from the hut.
Nordkalott Trail map
Other maps of the area
Excursionmap.fi
Price and keys
16,50 €/night/person (incl. VAT 10%).
The keys can be picked up at the Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre and when the visitor centre is closed from the customs station of Kilpisjärvi, tel. int +358 295 527 007 (open 24 hours).
Reservations for 2024 can be made from Tue 2.5.2023 at 12am.
Facilities
A stove and a gas cooker. Bunk beds with mattresses, pillows and blankets. A dry toilet and a woodshed outside the hut. Please note that it takes some time before the hut is properly warm.
Notices
Kuohkimajärvi Open Wilderness Hut is located near the reservable hut.
Pets are not permitted in the hut.
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
Metsähallitus follows the principles of litter-free hiking. Visitors are adviced to bring their own waste out of the area. Recycling points can be found at Yllästunturi, Pallastunturi and Fell Lapland Visitor Centre. Read more about Hiking without Littering.
Maintenance and Management
Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. For more information contact Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre, tel. int. +358 206 39 7990 or Fell Lapland Visitor Centre, tel. int. +358 206 39 7950.
