Hitonhauta

Devil’s Tomb


Useful Information

Location: Laukaa
Open: no restrictions.
[2018]
Fee: free.
[2018]
Classification: GorgeGorge
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Address: Hitonhauta.
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History


Description

Hitonhauta (Devil’s Tomb) is the largest gorge in Middle-Finland, 30 m to 40 m wide and up to 25 m deep. It contains a beautiful small pond, a waterfall and many caves. It was named after a legend, which tells that a spirit called Hitto (Devil) lived in this area.