Kuomiojoen/ Lemmensillan laavu
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Description: Kuomiokoski, Ristiina. The closest address is Koskitie 64. There is a large parking lot along Koskitie, where the path is descended from the sign to the lean -to. Coordinates: 61 26.407 N, 27 06.956 e From the parking lot, a very steep downhill towards the lean -to (along the path there are handrails). There are room for a few in the lean -to/soup. Sitting space around the campfire. It's a good idea to bring your own firewood. Further information: In the lean -to wood stove. The lean -to is located right on the shore of the Kuomiojoki River. Good fishing opportunities (take special permits in mind).
Type of Hut:: Laavu
Is it free?: Free
Website: kuomiojoki.com
Region:: Etelä-Savo
City:: Mikkeli
Neighborhood:: Kuomiokoski
Other names:: What is a Laavu? Laavu / Laavut: Translates to a “Lean-to Shelter.” In Finland these are basic shelters that have three sides closed to block off wind / rain / snow, while 1 side is open. The open side usually faces a campfire. Most Laavu will have a woodpile, axe and a saw you can use. They are all free. All of them you can use to sleep overnight in a sleeping bag. There are 1,000s of Laavut in Finland. Almost every hiking trail has one. Most people use them on a day hike. They hike to them, grill some sausage and go back. Hikers on longer trips will use them for shelters in bad weather. You can sit in them, lay down, throw all your gear in them to protect against the weather. Some people will sleep in them or bring a tent to sleep around the Laavu. To find just these on huts.fi use the advanced filter called “Type of Hut” and select “Laavu.” To read more about the different types of huts in Finland go here: https://www.huts.fi/page/types-of-huts-in-finland