Wilderness Areas in Enontekiö
A wild, ancient, uninhabited Lapland of vast wilderness areas, free-flowing rivers and Finland's only high fell area - home to 40 fells over 1000m.
Enontekiö is a wild, ancient and uninhabited Lapland of vast wilderness areas, free-flowing rivers and Finland's only high fell area. Over 75% of the area is protected land, and 60% of all Finland's fell highlands are found here, including every fell over 1000m high. There are also numerous wilderness areas and one of Finland's 37 national parks, the Pallas-Yllästunturi.
- 60% of all of Finland's fell highlands are here
- 40 fells over 1000m high, including Halti (1324 m), Finland's highest
- Over 75% of the area is protected land
- Finland's only high fell area, with free-flowing rivers
- Major wilderness areas: Pöyrisjärvi, Tarvantovaara, Pulju, Käsivärsi
The high fells
There are 40 fells over 1000m high, including Halti (1324 m), Ridnitsohkka (1316 m), Ruvdnaoaivi (1239 m), Kiedditsohkka (1200 m), Urttasvaara (1200 m), Kovddoskaissi (1200 m), Loassonibba (1190 m), Pihtsosjunni (1160 m), Saana (1029 m) and Toskalharji (1026 m). Halti is Finland's highest mountain.
Remote and relatively unknown
Though the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park has long been popular with Finnish hikers, most of the area remains remote and relatively unknown. The major wilderness areas are Pöyrisjärvi, Tarvantovaara, Pulju and the Käsivärsi (the 'Arm' of Finland) around Kilpisjärvi.
Central Wilderness AreasEnontekiö's three central wilderness areas - Pöyrisjärvi, Tarvantovaara and Pulju - vast roadless landscapes for experienced hikers, canoeists and fishers.
Western Wilderness AreasFinland's grandest fells - Käsivarsi Wilderness Area and the ancient Malla Strict Nature Reserve, home to Halti, Saana and the Three Nations' Border Point.Planning a trip this far north?
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