Pirunpesä (The Devil's Nest)
Pirunpesä
This honeycomb-textured tafone looks like a petrified troll head.

📜 Pirunpesä (Devil's Nest) is a geological phenomenon, Finland's second largest tafone specimen.
🔍 It's a giant rock formation resembling a troll's head, located in a natural conservation area next to Lake Kulovesi.

Why Go

🗿 Unique rock formation with honeycomb tafoni
🏞️ Beautiful natural conservation area
🚶 Explore inside the rock's holes
📚 Learn about Sami worship and local legends

Why Avoid

🚶‍♀️ Road ends 500 yards from site, requires walking
🚫 Respect privacy near cattle farms and cabins
⚠️ Don't harm the rock when climbing

Tips

🔦 Bring a torch for exploring inside.
🚮 No littering or fires allowed in conservation area.

Cost

💰 Free entry.

Hours

🕒 No restrictions, open daily.

🅿️ Parking

Road ends 500m before the stone, requiring a walk.

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