Kuokkavaara

Nature reserve

County: Norrbottens län
6658.62 km away from you

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Description

Kuokkavaara is a scenic piece of ancient forest landscape. It is a very hilly area which has been formed after one or more forest fires around the mid 19th century. Lake Kuokkajärvi lies at the centre and offers excellent fishing. The area is 1.5 square kilometres in size.

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Municipality: Övertorneå

Year formed: 2009

Size: 1.5 square kilometers

Administrator: County Administrative Board

Form of protection: Nature reserve

Kuokkavaara lies about 15 kilometres southwest of Övertorneå. Road 400 runs straight southwards from Övertorneå to the village of Niemis. From Niemis a road leads past lakes Armasjärvi and Puostijärvi, continuing as far as the reserve.

Kuokkavaara is located about 15 kilometers southwest of Övertorneå. Road 400 goes straight south from Övertorneå to the village of Niemis. From Niemis, a road passes lakes Armasjärvi and Puostijärvi and leads to the reserve.

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

hiking - camping - making fires - picking berries and edible mushrooms - driving snowmobiles on snow-covered ground - fishing and hunting in accordance with the laws in force

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