Pyhälampi Day Trip Hut

A logwood building in a forest. A hiker on the hut steps going in through a door. Over the front door is a sign Pyhälampi day hut.
Pyhälampi daytrip hut. Image: Anna Pakkanen.
Inside the hut building there is a table and benches. Window shows a view to summer forest.
Inside Pyhälampi daytrip hut. Image: Anna Pakkanen.

Type

Day trip hut 

Location, Maps and Description

Eastern Lapland, Municipality of Pelkosenniemi, Pyhä-Luosto National Park

Pyhälampi, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 67° 05.7665' lon: 26° 57.1282'  ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7442094 E: 497921

The hut is situated between Latvavaara and Lampivaara Hills about 300 m east of Lake Pyhälampi on the north bank of the River Pyhäjoki along Pyhä-Luosto Hiking Trail. In winter a cross-country skiing trail goes next to the hut (open from week 8 onwards).

Pyhä Luosto tunturikartta, Pyhä-Luosto Fell Map, 1:25 000, Calazo 2018
Pyhä-Luosto ulkoilukartta, Pyhä-Luosto outdoor map, 1:25 000, Karttakeskus 2020

Excursionmap.fi

Facilities

  • Heating: a wood stove
  • Cooking: gas cooker and basic cooking pots. Bring your own tableware and utensils.
  • Water: water can be taken year round from the River Pyhäjoki close to the hut (boil before use).
  • Other facilities: in the yard there is a lean-to shelter, a woodshed and a dry toilet (bring your own toilet paper).

Notices

  • Pets are permitted in the hut, but only in case that other visitors agree with it.
  • Make sure you pack a first-aid kit.
  • We recommend bringing a head torch.
  • Safety on hiking

Waste Management

No waste management. Visitors are responsible of bringing their own waste out of the area. Read more about Hiking Without Littering.

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. For more information or feedback contact  Pyhä-Luosto Visitor Centre Naava, tel. int. +358 206 39 7302.

Guidelines on using Day Trip Huts

Read Guidelines on using Day Trip 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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