Nature reserve

Njietjagårsså

Nature reserve

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Description

This is an area with old-growth forest and a nice view over the river below, but the terrain is difficult to walk in and there are very steep boulders and slopes. Above the slopes, the terrain is mostly flat.

Get here by public transport

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Facts

Municipality: Jokkmokk

Year formed: 2020

Size: 10.7 square kilometers

Trustee: County Administrative Board of Norrbotten

Type of protection: Nature reserve

Communications

There is no road all the way to Njietjagårsså. From Jokkmokk you take the road towards Nattavaara. North of Messaure power station you turn the second to the left to Sarkavare. From here there is a trail to Muddus/Muttos, that reaches Njietjagårsså after three kilometres.

Directions

The most suitable access to the reserve from a public road is via the road between Jokkmokk and Nattavaara. The reserve is located midway between the two towns and north of the Messaure power plant. On the way to Nattavaara, the reserve is on the left side of the road after passing the power plant. The first exit along the private road is blocked. If you take the second exit to the left, you will reach the village of Sarkavare where the Muddus Trail begins. This means a walk of about 3 kilometers before you reach the Njietjagårssås border.

Regulations

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

  • camping
  • hiking
  • picking berries and edible mushrooms
  • make a fire, remember to bring your own firewood
  • drive snowmobiles on well-snow-covered ground
  • fish and hunt in accordance with the laws in force.

It is not allowed to dig up or pick the orchids. Remember to respect the right of public access and protect nature.

Contact

Email address

Länsstyrelsen Norrbotten

norrbotten@lansstyrelsen.se

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