Rahasmäki Lean-to
A lovely resting place and place to visit, next to the old quartzite mine of Rahasmäki.
The lean-to of the old mine of Rahasmäki
Located on the shores of a clear water pond in the old quartzite mine of Rahasmäki, the lean-to is a lovely place to rest and also a great place to visit in all seasons.
The mine was in operation during 1940-1948, producing about 40,000 tons of white quartzite sand and gravel.
There are two lean-to’s with fireplaces, firewood and toilet.
Location
Rahasmäki lean-to does not have an actual address, but when arriving from Tahko, you will drive there via Varpaisjärventie, Tahkomäentie and Mäenalustie, about 16 km.
Rahasmäki lean-to can be reached:
- In summer
- by hiking and mountain biking, Rahasmäki hiking trail
- by car (the rest of the way is on a forest road)
- In winter
- by snow mobile
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