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Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park

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Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Phone:
+358 20 5647930

Address:
Muonio, Finland

Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is the third-largest national park in Finland, covering 1,020 square kilometres . It is located in the Lapland region, in the municipalities of Enontekiö, Kittilä, Kolari and Muonio. It was established in 2005, when Pallas-Ounastunturi National Park was joined with Ylläs-Aakenus Protected Area. Fell chain across the National Park is almost 100 kilometres long. The highest fell Taivaskero 807 metres masl is located in middle, in Pallas area. The high fells of the park are the southernmost place to see some arctic species in Finland. Most of the park consists of primeval forests and various types of muskeg. In 2016, the measurement station for air quality in the national park has been reported to have the cleanest air on the planet.Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park has around 350 kilometres of marked hiking trails. The most popular hiking trail is 55 kilometres long Hetta–Pallas Trail, which goes mainly high up in the fells. It is also possible to hike Pallas-Ylläs 69km and Ylläs-Levi 47km. There are 14 nature trails, which are easy to go around and provide information on the area’s natural features and culture. Beside those there is also many other options for day trips. Summer hiking trails were opened for mountain biking in summer 2017. The trekking trails and services of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park can be found on ExcursionMap.fi.
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