Kevo Strict Nature Reserve

The reserve features a 40-kilometer canyon reaching depths of 80 meters, with the Kevojoki River flowing through its base.

Established in 1956, the protected area spans 712 square kilometers of northern Lapland, managed by the Finnish agency Metsähallitus.

The University of Turku maintains a research station at Kevoniemi, conducting scientific studies on subarctic environments since the reserve's establishment.

Two marked hiking trails traverse the reserve: the 64-kilometer Kevo route along the gorge and the 78-kilometer Kuivi route across the fells.

The reserve houses rare plant species including Woodsia glabella, Gymnocarpium continentale, and Botrychium boreale in its protected environment.

Location: Utsjoki

Inception: 1956

Operator: Metsähallitus

Opening Hours: 24/7

Website: https://nationalparks.fi/kevo

GPS coordinates: 69.58083,26.71556

Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:03