Hiidenkirnut, Lapland, Finland
4.0 (31 reviews) Spent Ranking #26 in Rovaniemi Geologic Formations
Devil's Churn
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.
Address
Hiidenkirnuntie 165, Rovaniemi 97110 Finland
Website
http://hiidenkirnut.com/?lang=2
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 09, 2024, 6:24
User Ratings
4.0 based on (31 reviews)
Reviews
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5DaveRuss 5:00 PM Aug 2, 2016
Interesting glacier created holes
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.
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4Alexander K 5:00 PM Oct 23, 2015
Nature's wonders
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.
