Ruktajávri Open Wilderness Hut (so called Ruktajärvi)

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.

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Facilities

  • A wood-burning stove and a gas cooker.

Notices

  • Pets are permitted in the hut, but only if other visitors consent to it.
  • Safety on hiking.
  • Kevo Strict Nature Reserve is a Hiking without Littering -area.  Avoid taking unnecessary waste into the area. Take all 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.