The Devil’s Nest
The Devil's Nest or Pirunpesä in Finnish, is an erosional cavity in Kurikka, which currently has a diameter of 14 meters and a depth of 23 meters. A staircase has been built at the bottom of the cavity and it is fenced; a small entrance fee is charged for visiting inside the fence.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ylivalli and Koskue.
Ylivalli
Village
Photo: Herra Maka, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ylivalli is a village, which is situated 3½ km southeast of The Devil’s Nest.
Koskue
Village
Photo: Roquai, Public domain.
Koskue is a village in Jalasjärvi, South Ostrobothnia, Finland. In 2007, it had a population of 850. Koskue is situated 5 km southwest of The Devil’s Nest.
The Devil’s Nest
- Type: Sinkhole with an elevation of 131 metres
- Also known as: “Pirunpesa”
- Categories: cave, tourism, tourist attraction, and landform
- Location: Kurikka, Seinäjoki, Southern Ostrobothnia, West Coast, Finland, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
62.39905° or 62° 23′ 57″ northLongitude
22.89552° or 22° 53′ 44″ eastElevation
131 metres (430 feet)Height
23 metres (75 feet)Width
14 metres (46 feet)Operator
Ylivallin nuorisoseura ryOpen location code
9GJ49VXW+J6OpenStreetMap ID
way 759281795OpenStreetMap feature
natural=sinkholeOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
From Finnish to Swedish—“The Devil’s Nest” goes by many names.
- Finnish: “Pirunpesä”
- Swedish: “Pirunpesä, Kurikka”
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