Hepoköngäs - Puolanka , Finland
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small oaks
N 64° 49.193 E 027° 52.613
35W E 541627 N 7188669
Hepoköngäs in Puolanka is the highest wild waterfall of Finland.
Waymark Code: WM8FHQ
Location: Kainuu, Finland
Date Posted: 03/26/2010
Views: 99
Hepoköngäs is situated 16 km from Puolanka to Hyrynsalmi direction.
Waterfall is 24 meters in height making fall the highest in Finland. Hepoköngäs is in Heinijoki-river that is part of the Kiiminginjoki - riversystem.
Hepoköngäs is the most spectacular in spring and early summer when the sun melts the snow in surrounding forrests.
It's about 300 meters walk from the parking area to the falls. Fortunately there are very good wooden path built for the visitors. Wooden path allows even disabled people with rollerchairs to visit the waterfall. Near the parking place is also small cafeteria.
Parking coordinates:
N 64°49.166
E 027°52.596