
Description
Masugnsbyn is a popular excursion spot near a road. Here you find among other things a stairway down into the deep canyon, which is the major attraction in the reserve. There is also an accessibility adapted trail and a viewing platform. The area is 0.6 square kilometres in size and snowmobiles are banned here.
Activities And Facilities
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Nature reserve
Accessibility
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Near parking
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Near toilet
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Stroller accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
Facts
Municipality: Kiruna/Pajala
Year of formation: 1980, 2009
Size: 0.6 square kilometers
Administrator: County Administrative Board
Form of protection: Nature reserve, Natura 2000
Parking
The nature reserve is divided into two parts and both parts have parking spaces.
Communications
The reserve lies 90 km southeast of Kiruna at Masugnsbyn, on the south side of road 395, between Junosuando and Vittangi. It is signposted to the car parks, both at the ravine and at the former works area.
Directions
The reserve is located 9 miles southeast of Kiruna at Masugnsbyn on the south side of road 395, between Junusuando and Vittangi. It is signposted to parking lots, both at the kursun and at the old mill.
Regulations
All regulations can be found in the reserve decision. It is allowed to:
- camping
- hike
- make a fire in the designated area
- picking berries and edible mushrooms
- fishing and hunting in accordance with applicable laws
It is not permitted to drive snowmobiles in the reserve or to damage plant and animal life. Remember the right of public access and protect nature!
Contact
Email address
Länsstyrelsen Norrbotten
Organization logotype
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