Nallatupa Open Wilderness Hut

A round-log-cabin in an autumn landscape. The narrow wooden steps leads to the door. There are leafless birch trees behind the hut. The blue sky peeks out behind the white clouds.

Njallastohpu / Nallatupa Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Jaska Vepsäläinen.

In the foreground there is a log woodshed made of logs. An orange bow saw is hanging on the wall next to the woodshed's door. There is a chopping block in front of the door. A small dry toilet is behind the woodshed. It is autumn and the birch trees have shed their leaves.

A dry toilet and a woodshed outside the Njallastohpu / Nallatupa Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Jaska Vepsäläinen.

Inside the log cabin, in front of the window, there is a wooden table with candles and a guestbook on it. At the back of the hut, there are sleeping platforms.

There is room for 12 persons in Njallastohpu / Nallatupa Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Jaska Vepsäläinen

Inside the hut there is a wooden table and benches under the window. In the right corner is a kitchenette with empty water buckets on a shelf. There is a stove on the right wall of the hut, with firewood stacked next to it.

Njallastohpu / Nallatupa Open Wilderness Hut. Photo: Jaska Vepsäläinen

Type

Open wilderness hut for 12 persons

Location, Maps and Description

Northern Lapland Region, Municipality of Enontekiö, near Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area

Nallatupa, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 28.0307' lon: 24° 19.3669' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7597335 E: 390368

Hut is located 11 km north-northeast from the Peltovuoma village. It is on the west shore of River Käkkälöjoki, a short distance towards south from where rivers Käkkälöjoki and Suukisjoki meet.

Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area map
Other maps of the area
Excursionmap.fi

Facilities

A stove. A dry toilet and a woodshed outside the hut.

Notices

Pets are permitted in the hut, but only in case that other visitors agree with it.

Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area's huts Naltijärvi, Lenkihaka, Korteoja, Staalojärvi and Nallatupa are maintained every second year. The last maintenance was in March 2016.

Visitors must come prepared with warm clothing, food, drink, maps, compass, orienteering skills and matches. Fog or storms can form in just a few hours. Take also your own toilet paper.

Safety on hiking

Waste Management

Metsähallitus follows the principles of litter-free hiking. Visitors are adviced to bring their own waste out of the area. Recycling points can be found at Yllästunturi, Pallastunturi and Fell Lapland Visitor Centre. Read more about Hiking without littering.

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. For more information contact Fell Lapland Visitor Centre, tel. int. +358 206 39 7950.

For Entrepreneurs

Tourist entrepreneurs operating in national parks or other areas managed by Metsähallitus need a cooperation agreement. A fee is charged for using the routes and service infrastructure for business activities.

Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts

Read Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts.

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.