Ränkänsaari Open Wilderness Hut

Ränkänsaari Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Eeva Pulkkinen.

Ränkänsaari Open Wilderness Hut can be heated by an oven in the middle of the hut. Photo: Eeva Pulkkinen.

Ränkänsaari Open Wilderness Hut was originally built for timber floating men. Photo: Eeva Pulkkinen.

A lean-to shelter by the Ränkänsaari Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Eeva Pulkkinen.

Ränkänsaari open wilderness hut is located on the northern end of lake Iivantiirajärvi, on a small island in a middle of a stream flowing from lake Aidasjärvi to lake Iivantiirajärvi. Ränkänsaari hut is amazingly big for an open wilderness hut. Originally it served as a rest hut for timber floating men.

Type

Open wilderness hut for 8 persons

Location

Kainuu

Maps

Excursionmap.fi
Maastokartta / Terrain Map nro Q542, 1:50 000

Coordinates

Ränkänsaari Open Wilderness Hut coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 64° 24.0610' lon: 29° 31.8733' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7144132 E: 622005

Facilities

Stove.
A lean-to shelter and fireplace in 50 metres.

Notices

It is allowed to bring pets in the hut.
Safety on hiking

Waste Management

Every hiker is responsible for his or her own waste. Read more about Hiking Without Littering.

Maintenance and Management

The area is managed by Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland, Ostrobothnia–Kainuu.

More information from Kuhmo Visitor Centre Petola, tel.int. 0206 39 6380.

Guidelines on using Open Wilderness Hut

Read Guidelines on using Open Wilderness Hut.

Excursionmap.fi is a free map service provided by Metsähallitus. It can be used to search destinations, choose map layers and print maps.

Outdoor Etiquette

A cartoon picture of a family walking on a summer path.

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.