Pajala
In Ahmakero there is sparse pine forest which is beautiful and easily-hiked. Above all in the eastern parts there are tall pines aged between 300 and 500 years. In the flat areas in the northwest there is a large mire called Ahmavuoma, through which Ahmajok…
The nature reserve is a vast mire area with abundant birdlife. Several species of wader nest here, together with the Whooper Swan, the Bean Goose and various duck species. The mire was used for haymaking in times past. The area is 9.5 square kilometres in s…
In Marjamaa there is mostly pine forest. In the south the area is delimited by the scenic ravine Majakursu. The highest mountain in the area is Paljaslaki, which reaches 398 metres a.s.l. The area is 12 square kilometres in size.
Kuusivaara is a large area of untouched coniferous forest, formed after several forest fires which occurred 150–200 years ago. The reserve comprises the 4 forested mountains Kuusivaara, Ahmarova, Airivaara and Puistisvaara and the surrounding mires and wate…
Jylkkyvaara is a large, varied reserve in the western part of Pajala Municipality. It comprises among other things Kurkkionvuoma wetland in the east and different sorts of undisturbed forest, often with pines on the higher areas and spruce forest in the low…
Tervavuoma Nature Reserve is known for its abundant birdlife. Here you find a vast mire area, with a mosaic of different types of wetland, dry bog islands and waterlogged forests. The area is 58 square kilometres in size..
Almost half of Nenävuoma comprises mire. During the six warmest months the terrain is difficult- to- access and in places very wet. The area is 26 square kilometres in size.
In the abundance of species in Täljstensskogen forest the lime-rich bedrock has created conditions for a floral treasure trove. Here you also find limestone cliffs and a soapstone rock face with inscriptions. This is truly something for both geologically an…
This area has a deep spruce forests with a lot of old deciduous trees. The landscape is sometimes difficult to walk in and some parts are very wet. There are many dead trees spread out on the ground. This gives food and housing to bugs, lichen and mushrooms…
In this small nature reserve, there is a spruce forest with a lot of dead wood. There are also manya valuable old trees of willow, birch and aspen. A small gravel road leads to the area, which is 1.4 square kilometres.
Jalomaa Nature Reserve is a 17 square kilometres large area, situated 20 kilometres southeast of central Pajala. The most part of the area consists of vast wetlands. There is a snowmobile trail through the area, but no other facilties.
Särkitievat is easy to hike in. The area is dry and sandy, with old pine trees. Many of the trees have traces from old forest fires. There are several rare species in the area, which is 33 square kilometres and situated in Pajala.
This Nature reserve contains old growth forest, a mire and an old reindeer paddock. The area is 1.8 square kilometres.
In Valkeajärvi Nature reserve, there are dry pine moors and some small wetlands, parts of a lake and a waterstream called Merasjoki. The sandy ground with sparse pine trees is easy to hike on and there are some unmarked trails in the area. There are many ra…
The Lehtiroa Nature Reserve offers a fascinating variety of landscapes, featuring a forested mountain, a deciduous burn, a babbling brook, and several small wetlands. Despite the lack of trails, it's relatively easy to navigate through the old forest, and…
