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Lavajärvi Open Wilderness Hut
This wilderness hut was previously the sauna for a loggers' cabin and has been renovated for its present use. It is situated in the southwest part of the national park on the north shore of Lake Lavajärvi. It is along the Peranka-Hossa Hiking trail and Canoe Route.
Type
Open wilderness hut for 5 persons.
Location
Kainuu, Municipality of Suomussalmi, Hossa National Park
Maps
- Excursionmap.fi
- Maps of the Hossa National Park
- Hossa outdoor map 1:25 000
- Hossa canoeing guide
- Topographic map S531, 1:50 000
Coordinates
Lavajärvi, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 65° 25.4961' lon: 29° 13.5917' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7257639 E: 603307
Facilities
- A stove.
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. Take all the waste out of the area: either to the recycling point at Hossa Visitor Centre or home. Read more about Hiking Without Littering.
Maintenance and Management
Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland.
More information Hossa Visitor Centre, tel. int. 0206 39 6041, 040 751 7221
Other Maps
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.