Puolanka Wilderness Huts
A map of 27 Wilderness Huts in Puolanka.
Rakennusjärven kota
The Rakennusjärvi hut is located near the Paljakka tourist centre on Lake Rakennusjärvi. If you look at the map you can get to this hut by a ski trail (has lights) in the winter or hiking trail or fitness trail or biking trail in the summer.
Pirunkirkko päivätupa
The Pirunkirkko day hut is open year-round, located near the Latvavaara ski trail & on Köngäskierros Puolanka hiking trail with indoor campfire facilities and toilets. It’s accessible by foot, bike, skis, or snowshoes and can host large groups. Wood and cooking equipment are provided inside, making it suitable for day trips.
Löytöjärvi päivätupa
Löytöjärvi Day Hut A day cabin located on Lake Löytöjärvi. It is located in Paljakka Nature Park. You can get to this hut by the hiking trail "Ilveskierros" or biking trail "Paljakka - Ilveskota pyöräreitti." There are also ski trails in the winter to access it.
Ilveskota kota
Ilveskota is a hut located on the Ilveskierros hiking trail and Latvavaara ski trails. It is in the back country of Paljakka Nature Park, large spruce trees / old forest. In the winter, the Latvavaara trail, which starts from the Paljakka center, is a good trail to come to this hut. There are some cooking tools inside the hut. You can use the trails to hike, walk, ski, bike or snowshoe here.
Lakikummun laavu
Hepoköngäs puolikota
Lehtojoki laavu
Lehtojoen laavu or Mörkösuvannon laavu is along the Lehtojoki River, offers a serene retreat for those using the Paljakan Hepovaara ski trail and Hepovaara mountain biking or hiking trail.
Kalliuskoski laavu
Kalliuskosken laavu
Ympäristönäytepankin kota Paljakka
Ympäristönäytepankin kota or Esittelykota or Metla hut, is situated in the Paljakka region, offers great views of the forest, and offers various outdoor activities, including snowshoeing and mountain biking.
Myllypuro laavu
Saaripuro laavu
Saaripuron laavu
Kapustajoen laavu
Pyssylammen puolikota
Pyssylampi puolikota is a laavu located along the UKK route and the Pyssykulju loop.
Lakilampi laavu
Lakilammen laavu
Syvälammen laavu - Puolanka
Teeriharjun laavu
Vihakosken laavu
Vihakoski laavu
Honka Areena laavu
Aapronlampi laavu
Kinkelikosken laavu
Kinkelikoski laavu
Markonpuron laavu
Markonpuro laavu
Kielokota
Kielokota mountain bike route (Kielokodan maastopyöräilyreitin ) passes by this hut, which can be reach in both the summer & winter. It is right on the Latvajoki river ( Latvajoen ) which has good fishing.
Heinijoki laavu
Heinijoen laavu
Kinkeli Autiotupa
Poussuoja laavu
Poussuojan laavu
Väärälampi laavu
Väärälammen laavu
Kuirivaaran laavu
Kuirivaara laavu
Wilderness Huts in Puolanka
Experience authentic rustic living. Stay in open wilderness huts found along popular hiking routes deep in the nature.
Answers to your questions
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