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Taivalköngäs Open Wilderness Hut
This two floored wilderness hut was built at the beginning of the 1900s. It is situated on the bank of the River Oulankajoki on Karhunkierros Trail, 9 km north of Oulanka Visitor Centre.
Type
Open wilderness hut for 10-15 persons.
Location
North Ostrobothnia, Municipality of Kuusamo, Oulanka National Park and Karhunkierros Hiking Trail.
Maps
- Excursionmap.fi
- Oulanka National Park Maps
- Rukatunturi-Oulanka outdoor map 1:50 000
Facilities
- Stove.
- Dry toilet.
- Firewood shelter.
Waste Management
- No trash bins. Please do not leave any litter or other traces of your stay. Read more aboutHiking Without Littering.
- The nearest recycling point is at Oulanka Camping Ground.
Notices
- Pets are allowed in the hut.
- Safety on hiking
Maintenance and Management
Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland.
For more information contact
Oulanka Visitor Centre tel. int. +358 206 39 6850
Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts
Information for Companies and Big Groups
Do you plan to organize guided excursions to the Finnish National Parks or other protected areas? It is possible due to partnership agreement with Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland.
- Sustainable Tourism in Protected areas in Finland (julkaisut.metsa.fi)
- Please, contact kirjaamo(at)metsa.fi
Overnighting
Many kinds of Huts for the Hiker. Please note, that it is not allowed for big groups or commercial groups to overnight in Open Wilderness Huts and in Day-use Huts.
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
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.