Lean-to shelters, huts and campfire sites
The City and various village associations maintain around 100 rest stops and landing areas for hikers and boaters. The stops are equipped with e.g. lean-to shelters, cooking shelters, fire pits, and fishing cabins. Most of the rest stops are suitable for both summer and winter use.
Some rest stops have been built in the vicinity of urban areas and city centres, making them reachable by public transport. However, most are located on the Kuopio shoreline and the archipelago and along hiking trails. In the winter, ski tracks and snowmobile trails often run past rest stops.
The available facilities vary by rest stop. Some have woodsheds with firewood, outdoor toilets, and waste collection. Stops located near water bodies often have docks with buoys or separate kayak launching docks. Fishing cabins might have their own saunas. Some stops do not have any facilities, which means e.g. that the user must take their rubbish with them.
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- Fishing cabins and lean-to shelters are open for all hikers and boaters and intended for temporary accommodation (1–3 days at a time)
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- Those who have arrived first shall make room for those who arrive later
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- Fire making is only allowed at the campfire site, other campfires are prohibited without the landowner’s explicit permission
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- Only use the amount of firewood you need and make sure to leave enough dry firewood for the next user
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- Clean up after yourself and take your rubbish and other waste with you
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- Before making a fire, make sure that the forest fire warning is not in effect. Making fire is prohibited if the warning has been issued.
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- Do not take your pet to a public beach
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Contact information
Anna-Liisa Koponen
Design engineer