Jylkkyvaara

Municipality: Pajala

Year formed: 1997, expanded in 2009

Size: 19.2 square kilometers

Administrator: County Administrative Board

Form of protection: Nature reserve, Natura 2000

Jylkkyvaara lies about 5 kilometres southeast of Masugnsbyn. The eastern part of the reserve borders on the road between Tärendö and Masugnsbyn. The western part of the reserve is reached via a logging road heading westwards about 6 kilometres north of Saittarova.

Jylkkyvaara is located about 5 kilometers southeast of Masugnsbyn. The eastern part of the reserve borders the road between Tärendö and Masugnsbyn. The western part of the reserve can be reached via a forest road to the west about 6 kilometers north of Saittarova.

All regulations can be found in the reserve decision. It is allowed to:

• camping
• hike
• make a fire, remember to bring your own wood!
• pick berries and edible mushrooms
• drive snowmobiles on snow-covered ground
• fish and hunt in accordance with the laws in force

It is not allowed to harm plant and animal life. Remember the right of public access and protect nature!