Nature reserve

Norppujoki

Nature reserve

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Description

Norppujoki is large, varied area of primary forests and mires. In the middle of the reserve, Norppujoki stream flows from north to south. The area is 9.8 square kilometres in size.

Get here by public transport

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Facts

Municipality: Pajala/Övertorneå

Year of formation: 2010

Size: 9.8 square kilometers

Administrator: County Administrative Board

Form of protection: Nature reserve

Communications

Norppujoki lies about 20 km west of Svanstein, straddling the boundary between Övertorneå and Pajala municipalities. From Svanstein, a road heads westwards past Rantajärvi. From Rantajärvi a road leads southwest which has two different logging roads 8 km apart turning off it, that both reach the reserve.

Directions

Norppujoki is located about 2 miles west of Svanstein, across the border between Övertorneå and Pajala municipalities. From Svanstein a road goes west past Rantajärvi. From Rantajärvi, a road goes southwest with two different forest roads reaching the reserve.

Regulations

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!

Contact

Email address

Länsstyrelsen Norrbotten

norrbotten@lansstyrelsen.se

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