Øvre Dividal National Park, National park in Målselv Municipality, Norway.
Øvre Dividal National Park is a protected area in Målselv Municipality, northern Norway, stretching from river valleys covered in pine forest up to open alpine terrain. The Divielva river runs through the valley and gives the park its name.
The park was established in 1971 to protect the nature of the Dividalen valley in northern Norway. The Sami people have lived and worked in this area for a very long time, and their reindeer herding traditions are still active today.
The Sami people continue their traditional reindeer herding in this area, with herds crossing from Sweden to graze during summer months. Their presence has shaped the land and its rhythms for generations.
The park is reached by marked trails, and the Nordkalottruta route passes through the valley, making it a good starting point for a visit. Weather can change quickly, so good clothing and gear matter more than the season you choose to go.
The Dividalen valley receives far less rain than most of Norway, making it one of the driest spots in the country. This dryness allows old pine forests to grow at latitudes where most people would only expect birch or bare rock.
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