Hiidenkirnut
Hiidenkirnut
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MustaKissa
Muonio, Finland103 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
It's a very impressive place. A must for people who are interested in some special nature places, in geology and things like that. It's a rocky area, you have to go up some wooden stairs, and there are multiple potholes. They're really deep and big, a very special place.
Written 21 July 2023
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vasavapr
Lappeenranta, Finland711 contributions
Sept 2012 • Friends
The Devil's Churn are about 25 km from Rovaniemi. There is no public transport to this place. It can be reached only by car.
There are 14 mysterious potholes here. The potholes are known to have been created by swirling water of melting ice about 10000 years ago. Though there is a legend associated with it, according to which these potholes were made by a devil who use to live here.
The place is also ideal for hiking and rock climbing. Although people do it at their own risk. There is no food or beverage available. If you plan to spend more time here remeber to bring suplies.
There are 14 mysterious potholes here. The potholes are known to have been created by swirling water of melting ice about 10000 years ago. Though there is a legend associated with it, according to which these potholes were made by a devil who use to live here.
The place is also ideal for hiking and rock climbing. Although people do it at their own risk. There is no food or beverage available. If you plan to spend more time here remeber to bring suplies.
Written 27 October 2012
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DaveRuss
Brodick, UK707 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Your going to need a car to get to these their not really advertised anywhere and when you do visit their in the middle of nowhere.
Well worth the drive out from Roveniemi it's only 25Km or so and the roads are good. It's signposted from the main road you drive through the forest on a gravel road, don't worry though it's fine for a car just take your time. At the end of the track you'll find a large car park and toilets. That's the facilities covered.
You'll easily see where to go there are steps which lead up to the holes and there's quite a few of them all around the Ricky area so go exploring. The holes were created from glacier water melt which swirled around forming the holes deep down into the Rock.
It's well worth a visit, in the summer you'll need to be aware of the mosquitos though there everywhere. It costs nothing to visit or park so get down there. Be advised though that you need to be reasonably mobile as climbing steps and rocks is required. There's no disabled route to the holes as there behind the cliffs.
Well worth the drive out from Roveniemi it's only 25Km or so and the roads are good. It's signposted from the main road you drive through the forest on a gravel road, don't worry though it's fine for a car just take your time. At the end of the track you'll find a large car park and toilets. That's the facilities covered.
You'll easily see where to go there are steps which lead up to the holes and there's quite a few of them all around the Ricky area so go exploring. The holes were created from glacier water melt which swirled around forming the holes deep down into the Rock.
It's well worth a visit, in the summer you'll need to be aware of the mosquitos though there everywhere. It costs nothing to visit or park so get down there. Be advised though that you need to be reasonably mobile as climbing steps and rocks is required. There's no disabled route to the holes as there behind the cliffs.
Written 3 August 2016
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Alexander K
Rovaniemi, Finland214 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
This is a very interesting attraction in many ways. It presents one of nature's wonderful creations – some giant circular holes in the rocky hill. There are several holes with different sizes. Also, the whole area is rather interesting is great to explore. The other thing is that it is situated in the middle of the forest. You have to sort of find it yourself – it is not the easiest task, but there are some directions along the way. There is no entrance fee or staff. You just go and see it. It is a bit better to visit in Summer or Autumn, because the terrain can be difficult to access in Winter time.
Written 24 October 2015
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naalipalo
Fairbanks, AK24 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
The photos are deceiving as you can't get down the holes....at least not now in May. There is no ladder besides them being filled with water. GREAT place for bouldering around, afternoon hike, exploring lovely forest walks.
Written 3 May 2014
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Paulus T
Gallivare, Sweden139 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
It is a perfect place to visit on your way to/from Rovaniemi. It is situated within 15 minutes by car from Rovaniemi and it is definitely worth checking out as you will get to see the biggest "giant kettles" in Europe and one of the finest one in the world. These rock formations were crated during meltdown of huge glaciers in the end of the last ice age. The biggest one lies right at the edge of parking place and most of the other ones you can easily see within 15 minutes of light walking and stairs climbing. If you are visiting during summer just be sure to have some good mosquito repellent otherwise you are in for a nasty surprise. You should count with driving on gravel round a couple of hundred meters as well.
Written 12 July 2017
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PekkaBrussels
21 contributions
Aug 2013
Interesting place if you are into geology and geographical phenomena. You need a car of your own and if you visit them on a nice summer's day, pay a visit to the sandy beach of the nearby island of Rautiosaari. Ask locals for directions.
Written 22 September 2013
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Kortrijk25
Kortrijk272 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
Hiidenkirnut is worth the visit if you like to do some rock climbing. During your trip you can encounter some potholes. This is nature at its best.
During the visit in August 2013:
* Beware of moquitoes!
* In the potholes there are quite a lot of frogs
During the visit in August 2013:
* Beware of moquitoes!
* In the potholes there are quite a lot of frogs
Written 8 September 2013
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tarjak4
Helsinki, Finland70 contributions
Sept 2021
The Sukulanrakka pot holes (14 all up) are among the largest ones found in Finland: the largest one is 15 metres deep and 8 m in diameter. They are quite impressive, and surrounded by a nice forest and rocks. There's a 5 euro voluntary entrance fee, to cover the cost of maintenance and development by a local association. They are located about 20 km from Rovaniemi, and well sign-posted from the main road.
Written 17 September 2021
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juno_usa
Nashville, TN187 contributions
Aug 2019
The formations are interesting and the place is only 20-25 minutes from Rovaniemi centre by car so worth a visit if you have time. Do not expect much, only several churns and rocks, we spent there just 10-15 minutes and that is all. Toilets, hut and a bench was available nearby.
Written 28 August 2019
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Is it possible to visit Hiidentkirnut in february?
Written 6 January 2018
Probably not. I'm tried to visit on the Feb 04th 2018, and the road access was completely full of snow, the only way to get in was to walk 2km (according to a traffic signal on the road) by foot or if you have a snowmobile.
Written 4 February 2018
Hi, we are planning to visit Hiidenkirnut (Devil´s Churns) in Rovaniemi, Finland in May. Could you tell us - is there parking place? How far are objects from parking place? How long should we plan to spend time there?
Thank you in advance!
Sille Roomets
Written 21 April 2015
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