Käsivarsi Wilderness Area, Protected wilderness area in Enontekiö, Finland
The 2,206 square kilometer reserve contains Finland's highest peaks, including Halti at 1,324 meters above sea level, plus numerous lakes and rivers.
The Finnish government established Käsivarsi in 1991 alongside eleven other wilderness areas to preserve Lapland's natural landscapes and traditional ways of life.
Local communities maintain their traditional practices of hunting, fishing, and gathering in this area, continuing traditions dating back to the Stone Age.
The Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre provides information about hiking trails, wilderness huts, and fishing permits required for exploring the protected area.
All Finnish mountains exceeding 1,000 meters in elevation, except for Saanatunturi, are located within the boundaries of this wilderness area.
Location: Enontekiö
Inception: 1991
Shares border with: Reisa National Park
GPS coordinates: 68.83523,21.75535
Latest update: March 8, 2025 01:54
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