Sompio Strict Nature Reserve, Protected nature reserve in Sodankylä, Finland.
The Sompio reserve encompasses 179 square kilometers of forests, fjelds, and mires, featuring the prominent Nattastunturit Fjelds at its center.
Established in 1956, the reserve preserves sections of original wildlife that existed before the construction of Lokka Reservoir in northern Lapland.
The reserve continues the legacy of the old Sámi village of Sompio, where reindeer herding remains an essential practice shaping the landscape.
Visitors must stay on two designated trails: a 7-kilometer circuit to Pyhä-Nattanen and the Ruijanpolku route leading to Terävä-Nattanen summit.
The reserve contains Lake Sompiojärvi, which offers the only permitted camping location and serves as a starting point for canoe expeditions.
Location: Sodankylä
Inception: 1956
GPS coordinates: 68.15944,27.39361
Latest update: March 17, 2025 12:43
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