The Wilderness Reserve offers diverse terrain for experienced hikers who have no need for trails or structures.
In Kemihaara Wilderness Reserve, the primeval forces of Savukoski nature are around you on every step. The fells and hills, large aapa mires and pine forests as well as untamed rivers and brooks winding their way through spruce forests add up to a varied landscape. Far from everyday hustle and bustle, the quiet of nature allows hikers to calm their minds. However, experience and appropriate gear are needed when visiting this pathless wilderness.
- Diverse wilderness nature
- No marked summer or winter trails, a challenging remote hiking destination
- Skills in navigation and coping in the wild are essential when hiking in this area
- One open wilderness and reservable hut in the southwest part of the area, no other hiking structures
- Ideal for traditional wilderness activities, hunting and fishing
- Important natural pasture for reindeer herding
Activities and trails
Destination for hunting trips of several days in the roadless wilderness.
You can catch wild fish in the Sorvortanjoki River in the Wilderness Reserve.
What else is there to see
Berry picking in Kemihaara Wilderness Reserve
Nature in Kemihaara Wilderness Reserve
Kemihaara is a wilderness bounded and criss-crossed by tributaries, where open views over soggy mires and rocky fell tops stand in contrast to dense pine forests and shady gorges with spruce groves.
Nature at the siteVisitor's checklist
Everyman’s Right apply in the wilderness area
Be prepared for areas with limited or no mobile network coverageRemember to take a paper map and compass.
Making campfire is allowed in the terrainIf a designated campfire site is available within 500 meters, you must use the site for making a fire and not create a new campfire site. Collecting fallen tree branches and twigs for your fire is fine. Lighting fires is prohibited when a forest fire warning has been issued.
Temporary camping in the area is allowedTemporary camping with Everyman's Right is allowed.
Always keep pets on a leashDo not approach reindeer with your dog and make sure your dog is kept on leash.
Remember to bring a trash bagThere are no waste bins in the area. Bring a trash bag and take the trash with you.