Raippaluoto
Huts
Description: Things to do in Raippaluoto / Replot Nature & Exercise Ski Trails There are 2 official ski trails in Raippaluoto. One in Norra Vallgrund and the other in Replot. Norra Vallgrundin valaistulatu Raippaluodon valaistu latu Norra Vallgrundin valaistulatu Track Size: There are three track sizes. 1.8 km, 2.8 km, 6.8 km Ski Track: Traditional Parking: Park at Replot Sportplan (N63 11.244 E021 17.800) Lighting: The two smaller tracks have lights Managed by: https://www.ifkvarken.fi/skidning/skidspar Raippaluodon valaistu latu Track Size: Three different tracks. There is a 1.8 km loop, a 2.8 km loop and a larger 6 km loop. Ski Track: Both traditional and a maintained freestyle Parking: Park at the sports/ football field (Vallgrundintie 50, 65800 Raippaluoto) Surface: woodchips Lighting: The 2 smaller routes have lights Unofficial Ski Tracks Norra Vallgrund: When the ice is thick enough, you can ski starting at the harbor in Norra Vallgrund and explore the nearby area. For example, if it is a cold year, you will be able to follow this kayaking route to Sömmarö: Kayak to from Norra Vallgrund Beach to Sommarö Laavu Huts & Outdoor Grills There are many free huts that are available for public use on Raippaluoto. Most are meant for a day trip & not for overnight stays. However there is one free cabin meant for overnight stays. Finnhamnen Wilderness Cabin If you are looking to go for a hike and stay overnight for free in a cabin, this is your only option on Raippaluoto. The cabin is easy to get to and usually there are not many people there. It has an indoor fireplace, old kitchen equipment and a raised bunk bed for sleeping. Parking Car: Björköbyn kalasatama (Vikarskatvägen 426) Hiking Route: Vikarskat-Hamnbastun vaellusreitti Expectations: Its free. Laavu: This is Finland's version of a lean-to-shelter. A basic structure that blocks the wind, sit in and if you want to sleep overnight in. Usually there is an outdoor grill in front of it. Cabin: Finland maintains a large number of cabins that are meant to stay overnight for 1-2 days. (They call them “Open Wilderness Huts” or “Autiotupa / autiotuvat” in Finnish) If you are using google translate it will translate into “desert hut” or “the deserted ones”) Basically they are just a cabin the government built that are free for anyone to use. They are free. You don't have to pay anything. The basic rule is the last one that comes to the hut has the right to stay in the hut. But, it's pretty flexible. Other Types of Huts: Local communities graciously build all sorts of huts people can use for free. Outdoor Grill: There is no building structure, just a place designated by the city to have a campfire / Picnic. Usually there are picnic benches around a campfire ring. It's Finland so there is free wood for you to use, and sometimes an ax / saw to cut more.