0The Auttiköngäs Lean-to is around 70 km east of Rovaniemi, near the parking area in the shoreline forest of the Auttiköngäs Rapids. The lean-to features a campfire site and firewood, and accessible toilets. There is a short accessible trail from the parking area to the lean-to.]]>118The log-built Auttijoen Lean-to is 70 km east of Rovaniemi, along the Auttiköngäs Nature Trail by Auttijoki, or the Autti River. It features a campfire site, benches, a woodshed and outhouse.
There is a regular bus connection between Rovaniemi and Posio, with a bus stop at the Auttiköngäs intersection.]]>181.27311706542969
The massive nature tower stands on the rocky top of Könkäänvaara along the Auttiköngäs Nature Trail at 200 m above sea level. You can access the observation deck via stairs and an intermediate platform. The tower has a roof, and it is surrounded by a beautiful, old hill-top forest. It offers magnificent views over the surrounding hills.
There is a table and benches next to the nature tower, and the Auttijoki lean-to is around halfway along the Auttiköngäs nature trail, 1.7 km from the parking area. The log-built lean-to is on the bank of Auttijoki, equipped with a campfire site, benches, a woodshed and outhouse.
The log-built Auttiköngäs lean-to is close to the Auttiköngäs parking area, on the bank of the Auttiköngäs Rapids. The lean-to features a campfire site and firewood, as well as an accessible outhouse.
The Auttiköngäs Log-Driving Cabin is also near the parking area. It is equipped with a natural stone fireplace that you can use, for example, for frying sausages and making coffee. It also features a large table and benches. Firewood can be found in the nearby woodshed. In the Auttiköngäs parking area, there are waste bins and an outhouse suitable for the physically disabled.
Directions: drive 2.6 km out of Rovaniemi on Sodankyläntie; turn right on Kuusamontie: drive 49.3 km to Vanttauskoski; turn right on Kuusamontie; drive 1.5 km; turn left on Kuusamontie; drive 27.5 km; turn left on Auttikönkääntie; drive 1.2 km to the parking area. The nature tower is 700 m from the parking area along the Auttiköngäs Nature Trail.]]>121.4253768920898The Auttiköngäs Log-Driving Cabin is located at the edge of the Auttiköngäs conservation area, 70.3 km east of Rovaniemi. The log cabin stands on the beautiful shoreline of Auttijoki, close to the Auttiköngäs waterfall. A photograph exhibition about the log-driving culture is on display in the cabin. It is equipped with a natural-stone fireplace for frying sausages and making coffee. There is also a large table and benches. Firewood can be found in the nearby woodshed. In the Auttiköngäs parking area, there are waste bins and an outhouse suitable for the disabled.
Directions: drive 2.6 km out of Rovaniemi on Sodankyläntie; turn right on Kuusamontie: drive 49.3 km to Vanttauskoski; turn right on Kuusamontie; drive 1.5 km; turn left on Kuusamontie; drive 27.5 km; turn left on Auttikönkääntie; drive 1.2 km to the parking area. There is a short accessible trail from the parking area to the log-driving cabin.]]>127.22633361816411
The Auttiköngäs Nature Trail passes on both sides of Auttijoki in varying and relatively difficult terrain. Steps have been built on the hillsides with resting places to make climbing easier. At the nature tower on the peak of Könkäänvaara, your efforts will be rewarded with gorgeous scenery. When it is dry, you do not need rubber boots on this trail, which crosses the river on a suspension bridge. There are nature information boards along the trail, so you should allow a couple of hours for the round. The Auttiköngäs nature trail is 3.8 km long, marked, and circular.
There are two lean-tos along the nature trail with campfire sites. One is next to the parking area and the other halfway around the nature trail near the suspension bridge. Outhouses and woodsheds can be found at the lean-tos. The Auttiköngäs Log Driving Cabin is a day-trip cabin near the parking area. Making an open fire is only permitted at the constructed campfire sites using the provided firewood.
Directions: drive 2.6 km out of Rovaniemi along Sodankyläntie; turn right on Kuusamontie; drive 49.3 km to Vanttauskoski; turn right on Kuusamontie; drive 1.5 km; turn left on Kuusamontie; drive 27.5 km; turn left on Auttikönkääntie; drive 1.2 km to the parking area. There is a regular bus connection between Rovaniemi and Posio. There is a bus stop at the Auttiköngäs intersection. The starting point of the nature trail is in the parking area.