Hirvi-Simunan luola

Hirvi-Simunan luola is a cave system beneath a cluster of large glacial boulders on the Lehtivuori slope with multiple entrances and interconnected passages. The formation sits between stacked rock pieces and offers access to visitors willing to navigate through tight spaces.

The cave takes its name from Hirvi-Simuna, a hunter who lived near Höytämöjärvi lake in the mid-1800s. The location became a recognized landmark in the local landscape for generations.

The cave carries local legends about Hirvi-Simuna, a hunter who supposedly made a pact with the devil to gain supernatural shooting abilities. These stories remain alive in the area and give the place a sense of folklore and mystery.

Visitors must crawl through narrow sections, so wearing comfortable clothes and being physically flexible is important. The main approach path starts from the end of Taavetintie road and is straightforward to locate.

The protected natural formation emerged when an enormous glacial boulder split into fragments, creating spaces between the rock pieces that formed the passages. This geological process created the cave system entirely through natural stone breakage.