Stråkanäsberget

Municipality: Kalix

Year of formation: 2012

Size: 1.5 square kilometers

Administrator: County Administrative Board

Form of protection: Nature reserve, Natura 2000

The nature reserve lies about 6 kilometres southwest of Kalix town centre, at Lake Norra Renträsket. Turn off the E4 at Stråkanäs and then drive about 3 kilometres. After the last farms, and as far as the reserve, there is a gravel road which is maintained by a road maintenance association. The road ends at a turnaround.

The nature reserve is located about 6 kilometers southwest of Kalix at Lake Norra Renträsket. The best way to get to the reserve from the north is to turn off the E4 about 4 kilometers before Kalix at Stråkanäs. After turning off, it is about 3 kilometers to the reserve. After the last farms and up to the reserve, there is a gravel road managed by a road association. The road ends in a turning circle.

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

• hike
• camping
• make a small fire with loose branches and twigs
• picking berries and edible mushrooms
• driving snowmobiles on well-snow-covered ground
• fishing and hunting in accordance with applicable laws

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