Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

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Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Map of Finland
Map of Finland
Location Lapland Province, Finland
Coordinates 68°09′32″N 24°02′25″E / 68.15889, 24.04028
Area 1,020 km² (394 mi²)
Established 2005
Visitors 300,000 (in 2005)
Governing body Metsähallitus

Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park (Pallas-Yllästunturin kansallispuisto) is a national park in Lapland Province, Finland. It was formally established in 2005, when Pallas-Ounastunturi National Park was joined with Ylläs-Aakenus protected area. It is the third largest national park in Finland, covering 1,020 square kilometres (394 mi²). 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.

Start of the trekking route in Pallas.
Start of the trekking route in Pallas.

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