There are few campfire huts, several lean-to shelters and campfire sites on the shores of the hiking areas lakes; all accessible by hiking trail. All these rest spots have a supply of firewood and a dry toilet.
Making open fires is always prohibited at both marked campfire sites and when fires are permitted by the land owner if a wildfire warning (ilmatieteenlaitos.fi) has been issued for the area.
This prohibition does not apply to cooking shelters or other fireplaces with a flue.
The closest shop is the Tyrövaara village shop, which is 18 km from the hiking area. Tel. int. +358 8 846 132.
A kiosk, which sells basic necessities, is located at the outdoor centre reception desk. The kiosk is open from the beginning of February to the end of October. Check with the outdoor centre for opening hours.
Drinking Water
There are no wells in the hiking area, but the water in the area's bigger lakes and streams is usually safe to drink, but it has not been tested. Drinking these waters is at your own risk.
Kylmäluoma Hiking Area is connected to the general sewer system.
Waste Management
It is the responsibility of each hiker to dispose of waste that accumulates during your trip. There are no waste bins in the area. Biodegradable waste should be placed in a dry toilet or composter, and small amounts of clean paper and cardboard can be used as kindling in a campfire. Read more about Hiking without littering.
There are recycling points for plastic, metal and glass at the outdoor centre.
21 cabins, camping ground and caravan parking area.
Lean-to Shelters and Camping
There are few campfire huts, several lean-to shelters and campfire sites on the shores of the hiking areas lakes; all accessible by hiking trail. All these rest spots have a supply of firewood and a dry toilet.
Camping is allowed on lean-to shelters and the Kylmäluomajärvi campfire hut.
Services for Caravan Tourists
Electricity, saunas and other services are at the Kylmäluoma Outdoor Centre
Caravans can be parked at the Lake Kylmäluomajärvi boat harbour for 1 to 2 days at a time. Other services at the harbour are a campfire site, a dry toilet and a recycling point.
The Kylmäluoma Outdoor Centre reception desk rents out boats, canoes, tennis rackets, tennis balls and fishing equipment.
Payment: Cash or Finnish bank card.
Accessible Services
The reception area at the Kylmäluoma Outdoor Centre is accessible by wheelchair. There is an accessible toilet in the building.
The roads leading to cabins at the outdoor centre are paved. The area is slightly hilly.
One of the rental cabins at the outdoor centre, Sarvi cabin, and a rental sauna are equipped so that they are accessible to use them with the help of an assistant.
There is a fishing pier at the outdoor centre on the shore of Lake Iso-Pajuluomajärvi, which is accessible by wheelchair.
Other Services in the Surrounding Area
The closest medical centre and emergency room are at Taivalkoski, tel. int. +358 8 8296 499.
The closest pharmacies are in the municipal centres of Taivalkoki and Kuusamo about 50 km from the hiking area.
The closest shop is the Tyrövaara village shop, which is 18 km from the hiking area.
A kiosk, which sell basic necessities, is located at the outdoor centre reception desk.
The closest banks are in Taivalkoski and Kuusamo.
The closest post office is in Kuusamo.
There is a local taxi service in Taivalkoski.
A tourist service transports hikers' cars from one end of a hiking route to the other. For more information contact the reception desk at Kylmäluoma Outdoor Centre, tel. int. +358 40 500 3476.
Transportation: On the trail between Kylmäluoma and Hossa a boat service transports hikers over Lake Ala-Irnijärvi. For more information contact the reception desk at Kylmäluoma Outdoor Centre, tel. int. +358 40 500 3476 or the entrepreneur, Esko Ahola, tel. int. +358 400 489 452.
Service stations: The closest fuel sales point is at the Tyrövaara village shop, which is 18 km from the hiking area.
Sights: The childhood home of professor and author Kalle Päätalo at Jokijärvi 25 km from the hiking area.
