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Pakasaivo, also known as the Hell of Lapland, is a mystical place in Muonio, Lapland. It's a deep round lake surrounded by steep cliffs and has a fascinating history of being an ancient Sámi place of worship. It's only around a 5 minute walk away from the parking, so it's easy to reach. There's a fireplace and toilets next to the parking and you could even stay a night in a tent there or in a campervan.

The long dirt road leading to the place is usually in quite bad condition, so keep that in mind and don't drive too fast.

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