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Salamajärvi National Park

Coordinates: 63°16′N 024°45′E / 63.267°N 24.750°E / 63.267; 24.750
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Salamajärvi National Park
Map showing the location of Salamajärvi National Park
Map showing the location of Salamajärvi National Park
Location in Finland
LocationFinland
Coordinates63°16′N 024°45′E / 63.267°N 24.750°E / 63.267; 24.750
Area62 km2 (24 sq mi)
Established1982
Visitors10500 (in 2009[1])
Governing bodyMetsähallitus
Websitewww.outdoors.fi/salamajarvinp

Salamajärvi National Park (Finnish: Salamajärven kansallispuisto) is a national park in the Central Ostrobothnia and Central Finland regions of Finland, in the municipalities of Perho, Kivijärvi and Kinnula. Salamajärvi is located in the rugged watershed region of Suomenselkä. This large, uninhabited area is especially known for its diverse mire ecosystems and its set of wilderness animals.

Salamajärvi National Park has about 60 km of marked trails. Many of them being challenging due the rocky nature but also some accessible trails and suitable for children.

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References

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https://www.luontoon.fi/

https://paulagaston.com/

  1. ^ "Käyntimäärät kansallispuistoittain 2009" (in Finnish). Metsähallitus. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
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