Šleŋgehat / Lenkihaka Open Wilderness Hut

31.12.2021
Due to the difficult Covid-19 situation, the number of beds in wilderness huts has been redused to 6. The restriction is valid until 31.5.2022. Customers may cancel the made reservation free of charge.

The use of open wilderness huts and campfire huts is also restricted. The maximum number of persons allowed in bigger huts is 6 persons and in small ones 4 persons.
A log cabin in the summer. The lawn around the cottage is green and the trees have green leaves.
Šleŋgehat / Lenkihaka Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Risto Korkalo.
The cottage has been photographed from the front. There is a backpack on the terrace.
Šleŋgehat / Lenkihaka Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Jussi Pusa.
A log cabin surrounded by snow.
Šleŋgehat / Lenkihaka Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Risto Korkalo.

Type

Open wilderness hut for 10 persons

Location, Maps and Description

Northern Lapland Region, Municipality of Enontekiö, Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area

Šleŋgehat / Lenkihaka, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 36.9368' lon: 24° 34.7998'  ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7613438 E: 401547

Hut is located between Lenkihaka and Pahtavaara Hill, on the east side of a lake from which River Aiteenjoki starts.

Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area map
Other maps of the area
Excursionmap.fi

Facilities

A stove. A dry toilet and a woodshed outside the hut. 

Notices

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

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.

 

A hand holding a mobile phone showing Excursionmap.fi. Open the map of Lenkihaka hut in Excursionmap.fi.

Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts

Read Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts.

Outdoor Etiquette

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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