Nature reserve

Jupukka

Nature reserve

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Description

On Jupukka mountain we find one of the measurement points for the Struve Geodetic Arc, a World Heritage. On a clear day, the view from the grassy summit is excellent. The nature reserve also includes the mire Poronmaanjänkkä with its rich flora. The area is 0.8 square kilometres in size. In the nature reserve it is forbidden to pitch a tent and to drive a snowmobile.

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Activities And Facilities

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Facts

Municipality: Pajala

Year of formation: 1977

Size: 0.8 square kilometers

Administrator: County Administrative Board

Form of protection: Nature reserve, Natura 2000

Parking

There is a car park, signposted from road 99. The trail to the summit begins at the car park.

Communications

Jupukka lies north of the Torne river near the village of Erkheikki, about 10 km northwest of Pajala. The reserve lies right at road 99.

Directions

Jupukka is located north of the Torne River at Erkheikki village, about 1 mile northwest of Pajala. The reserve is located just off road 99.

Regulations

All regulations can be found in the reserve decision. It is allowed to:

  • hike
  • make a fire in the designated area
  • pick berries and edible mushrooms
  • fishing and hunting in accordance with the laws in force

It is not allowed to:

  • camping
  • drive snowmobiles
  • damage plant and animal life

Remember the right of public access and protect nature!

Contact

Email address

Länsstyrelsen Norrbotten

norrbotten@lansstyrelsen.se

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