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Reisa Nasjonalpark Reisa National Park Reisa nasjonalpark Velkommen inn Reisa National Park Welcome Photo: Photo:Asgeir Halti Blixgård nps Norges Reisa nasjonalpark nasjonalparker Reisa nasjonalpark omfatter fjell- og viddeområder med både åpne og bratte dal- Nasjonalparkene er noen av de sider, juv, bekkedaler, våtmarker og høyfjellsområder. Nasjonalparken byr på stor- viktigste naturområdene vi har! De slåtte naturopplevelser både sommer og vinter, med gode forhold for jakt og fiske. representerer den varierte naturen i Hoveddalføret er selve Reisadalen. Isbreens og smeltevannets arbeid før og etter Norge som består av fjell, skog, kyst siste istid har gjort Reisadalen til et av de mest særegne dalførene vi har i Norge. og havområder. De store verne- Reisaelva, som er en god lakseelv, renner gjennom dalen fra de indre områdene og områdene sikrer at vi tar vare på sår- helt ut til kysten. Reisadalen preges av flere sideelver som renner ned i hovedelva bare planter, dyr og naturtyper, og at i form av små og store fossefall som pryder dalsidene. Mollisfossen med sitt totale vi bevarer natur som har stor nasjonal fall på 269 meter er et flott skue, og Nord-Norges høyeste foss. eller internasjonal verdi. Nasjonal- parkene er populære turmål og Nasjonalparken har et mangfold av naturtyper, planter, dyr og fugler. Området er utgjør en viktig del av naturarven og den rikt på kulturminner, både samiske, kvenske og norske. Det finnes spor av bruk nasjonale identiteten vår. som går ca. 3800 år tilbake i tid, trolig knyttet til villreinjakt. I dag er det samisk reindrift i området, med i overkant av 20 000 reinsdyr som trekker gjennom om- Imofossen www.norgesnasjonalparker.no rådene hver vår og høst. Photo: Rune Benonisen Reisa National Park Norwegian Reisa National Park consists of mountain plateaus, open and steep valleys, gorges, National Parks mires, wetlands, and high mountain areas. The national park offers beautiful nature experiences both summer and winter, with good conditions for hunting The national parks are some of the most and fishing. important nature areas we have! They represent the varied nature in Norway The main valley is Reisadalen. The work of the glacier and meltwater before and that consists of mountains, forests, after the last ice age has made Reisadalen one of the most distinctive valleys we Grafisk produksjon: Bjerkli Bilde&Design | Trykk: Lasertrykk.no Bjerkli Bilde&Design | Trykk: produksjon: Grafisk coasts, and sea. The large, protected have in Norway. The river Reisaelva, which is a great salmon river, flows through areas ensure that we take care the valley from the inland areas and all the way to the coast. Reisadalen is charac- of vulnerable plants, animals, and terized by several tributaries that flow into the main river in the form of small and habitats, and preserve nature that large waterfalls that adorn the valley sides. Mollisfossen with its total waterfall of has great national or international 269 meters is a wonderful sight and is the tallest waterfall in Northern Norway. value. The national parks are pop- ular places to visit and form an The National Park has a rich diversity of nature, plants, animals, and birds. The important part of our natural heritage area is rich in cultural heritage, both Sami, Kven and Norwegian. There are traces and national identity. of use that go back approx. 3800 years, probably related to wild reindeer hunt- ing. There is Sami reindeer husbandry in the area today, with just over 20,000 www.norgesnasjonalparker.no Reisa National Park Utgiver: Halti nasjonalparksenter AS Halti nasjonalparksenter Utgiver: reindeer migrating through the areas every spring and autumn. Photo: Halti nps / Nina Storm Ovi Raishiin – Døra inn til Reisadalen Hytter | Cabins Ovi Raishiin er et informasjons- og et utkikkspunkt for Reisa nasjonalpark. Her Langs nordkalottruta er det flere hytter og er det plakatutstillinger, kart, utsiktspunkt, informasjon, bord, benker, bålplass, Somashytta toalett, parkeringsplass og enkel tilgang til turer i nærområdet. Området er til- gammer som kan brukes av besøkende. gjengelig for besøkende hele året og betjent på faste dager om sommeren. 31 km Noen hytter er til leie, mens andre er Anlegget ligger like ved Øvre Kirkestilla i Reisadalen, 48 km fra Storslett. åpne for fri bruk. Ovi Raishiin Along the Nordkalott Trail there are Ovi Raishiin – The door into Reisadalen valley many cabins and huts that can be used 9,5 km by visitors. Some are possible to rent, Ovi Raishiin is an information- and viewpoint for Reisa National Park. Here you Sieimmastua og while others are open and free to use. can find posters, maps, viewpoint, information, tables, benches, campfire sites, Sieimmahytta toilets, parking spaces and easy access to hikes in the local area. The area is 10,5 km available for the public all year round and has a host on fixed days in the summer. The facility is located close to Øvre Kirkestilla in Reisadalen, 48 km from Storslett. Vuomatakkahytta Kvensk kulturformidling Utstilling på Ovi Raishiin 5 km Teaching about Kven culture Exhibition at Ovi Raishiin Photo: Kim D. Hansen Photo: Halti nps / Nina Storm Nedrefosshytta Sieimmastua Photo: Magnus Barmoen 4 km Hytter Norge | Cabins Norway: Imogammen www.reisanasjonalpark.no Hytter Finland | Cabins Finland: 3,5 km www.nationalparks.fi Arrangement på Ovi Raishiin Luvddiidgammen Event at Ovi Raishiin Photo: Halti nps Åpen hytte | Open cabin 17 km Åpen gamme | Open turf hut Ráisjávri Nilut Låst utleiehytte | 6 km Locked rental cabin Reisavannhytta Betjent turisthytte | Serviced cabin Hvordan komme seg til Reisa nasjonalpark Det er flere innfallsporter til Reisa nasjonalpark. Hvilken som er best avhenger av hvor du reiser fra, hvilke opplevelser du er ute etter og hvor lang tid du har til rådighet. Her ser du de mest brukte: Ankomst fra Storslett E6 – Startsted Saraelv – Øvre Kirkestilla – Ovi Raishiin Ta av fra E6 på Storslett og følg Fv. 865 oppover Reisadalen 44 km til Bilto. Følg grusveien herfra videre 3.5 km til Saraelv. Fra Saraelv er det 0.8 km etter sommer- åpen skogsvei til Øvre Kirkestilla og 0.9 km til Ovi Raishiin. Øvre Kirkestilla har parkeringsplasser, bord, benker, bålplass, toalett og snuplass for busser. Her er oppmøteplass for de fleste elvebåtturene på Reisaelva, og start- punkt for Historisk vandrerute i Reisadalen. Det går sti 150 m opp til Ovi Raishiin herfra. Bommen på skogsveien like forbi Ovi Raishiin er stengt for bil fra våren og fram til begynnelsen av august. Etter dette er det fri ferdsel, men vær oppmerksom på lav standard på veien. Ankomst fra Birtavarre E6 og Kåfjorddalen – Startsted Guolasjávri Utgangspunkt for turer i fjellområdene vest for Reisadalen til Ráisduottarháldi landskapsvernområde, fjellet Halti og videre inn i Reisa nasjonalpark. Veien er kun åpen på sommeren og har lav standard. Ankomst fra Kautokeino E45 – Cuonovuohppi Fv. 7982 – Startsted Ráisjávri/ Levert av thematicmapping.org – Kartdata: ©Kartverket – Kartdata: thematicmapping.org av Levert Biedjovággi Ráisjávri er et godt utgangspunkt for å utforske Reisa nasjonalpark. Vinterstid brøytes det kun til Cuonovuohppi, 14 km fra Kautokeino. Sommeråpen vei (lav standard) går i retning Biedjovággi ca. 30 km. Ankomst fra Kilpisjärvi i Finland – Startsted Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre Godt utgangspunkt for å koble seg på den nordligste delen av Nordkalottruta, besøke fjellet Halti, fjellet Saana og Treriksrøysa. Den vanligste vandringsruta går etter merket sommer- og vinterløype via Saarijärvi til Somájávri og inn i Ráisduottarháldi landskapsvernområde og Reisa nasjonalpark. Kartinformasjon point / Information Informasjonspunkt / Parking Parkering winter / Parking vinter Parkering / View point Utkikkspunkt / Canoe launch Kanoutsett services boat / River Elvebåtforbindelse Bålplass / Fireplace Cabin rental / Locked Låst utleiehytte Point nasjonalpark / Visitor Besøkssenter / Summer closed road vei Sommerstengt / Toilets Toaletter How to get to the National Park? There are multiple entrance points to Reisa National Park. The best one depends on where you are travelling from, what experiences you are looking for and how much time you have available. Here are some of the most used: Arriving from Storslett E6 – Starting point Saraelv – Øvre Kirkestilla – Ovi Raishiin Take off from E6 at Storslett and follow Fv. 865 up Reisadalen 44 km to Bilto. Follow the gravel road from here 3.5 km to Saraelv. From Saraelv follow the summer road 0.8 km to Øvre Kirkestilla and 0.9 km to Ovi Raishiin. Øvre Kirkestilla has parking spots, tables, benches, campfire sites, toilets and a turning spot for buses. This is the meeting point for most river boat trips on Reisaelva river, and the starting point for the Cultural Heritage Trail in Reisadalen. Det er flere aktører i Reisa som tilbyr There is a 150 m long gravel path from here up to Ovi Raishiin. elvebåtturer og transport på Reisaelva. There are multiple operators that The gate crossing the forest road just past Ovi Raishiin is closed for cars from offer river boat trips or transport on Reisaelva river. spring to the 5th of August. Outside these dates the road is free to use but be Photo: Nina Storm aware of the road’s low standard. Arriving from Birtavarre E6 and Kåfjorddalen – Starting point Guolasjávri Det er gode forhold for kanopadling på Reisaelva. Ta med din egen kano eller Starting point for hikes in the mountain areas west of Reisadalen to Ráisduottar- lei kano hos en lokal operatør. háldi landscape conservation area, the mountain Halti and further into Reisa The river Reisaelva have good condi- National Park. The road is only open in summer and has low standard. tions for canoeing. Bring your own canoe or rent one from one of the local Arriving from Kautokeino E45 – Cuonovuohppi Fv. 7982 – Starting point Ráisjávri operators. / Biedjovággi Ráisjávri is a good starting point for exploring Reisa National Park. In winter, snow is only shovelled to Cuonovuohppi, 14 km from Kautokeino. Summer open road (low standard) continues in the direction of Biedjovággi approx. 30 km. Arriving from Kilpisjärvi in ​​Finland – Starting point Kilpisjärvi Visitor Center Good starting point for connecting to the northernmost part of the Nordkalott Trail, visiting the mountain Halti, the mountain Saana and the Three Country Cairn.
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