Province of Lapland, Eastern
Lapland Region
Municipalities of Pelkosenniemi
(www.pelkosenniemi.fi), Kemijärvi (www.kemijarvi.fi),
and Sodankylä
(www.sodankyla.fi)
Area: 142 sq. km. Established in 2005.
The area is
managed by Metsähallitus.
Come experience
the magnificent landscape, beautiful natural features and peace of Pyhä-Luosto
National Park, together with the area’s versatile services. Pyhä-Luosto National
Park is a superb destination for day trips and short hikes throughout the
year.
The basic zone of the National Park is formed of Finland’s most southern fell
chain. The area has many functions; it is for conserving nature, preserving
indigenous people’s culture and serving as a destination for hiking and tourism.
The National Park is made-up of Pyhätunturi National Park (established in 1938)
and of the Luosto area northwest of Pyhätunturi Fell. These were combined at the
beginning of 2005 to form a new National Park.
Southwest of Ukko-Luosto Fell and Lampivaara Hill forests have not been
logged and some trees are as old as 400 years. The Luosto area is known for its
majestic old-growth pine forests and Pyhätunturi for its geology and Sámi
history. The fell chain is a collage of treeless peaks and deep ravines. Lush
forests, some of them herb-rich forests, flourish in the area’s valleys and
along brook banks.
This is the web page www.outdoors.fi/pyha-luostonp
Take a look at Pyhä-Luosto National Park related products at the Outdoors.fi online
shop (kauppa.luontoon.fi).
