There are no marked trails within Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Reserve but there are many old unmarked trails.
Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Reserve is a destination for experienced hikers who have the needed equipment and supplies. The rolling fell and forest landscape make for wonderful hiking terrain, but the area's large bogs are best to circle. Pöyrisjärvi has always been an important fishing, hunting and reindeer husbandry area for locals. The Sámi villages of Kalkujärvi and Pöyrisjärvi are located within the wilderness area and are still inhabited for part of the year. There are no marked trails within Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Reserve but there are many old unmarked trails. There are great possibilities for canoeing excursions, fishing and mountain biking.
- Impressive sand dunes and ridges
- Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Reserve is nestled in the centre of several other protected areas, and Pöyrisvuoma Mire Reserve is within Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area
- The areas two largest rivers the Pöyrisjoki and the Käkkälöjoki are especially good for canoeing and fishing
- Several open wilderness huts and the Bievrrašjávri / Pöyrisjärvi open wilderness hut and shared rental hut
Activities and trails
Fly and lure fishing.
Helppoja koskia Käkkälöjoella sekä vaativaa melontaa Pöyrisjoella.
What else is there to see
Mountain biking, ski cross-country off trails, hunting, geocaching, berry and mushroom picking
Natural features of Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Reserve
The area is known for its fells, sand dunes, extensive marshlands, and clear lakes. The wilderness provides a habitat for many plants and animals.
Nature at the siteVisitor's checklist
Everyman’s Right apply in the wilderness area
Temporary camping in the area is allowedTemporary camping with Everyman’s Right is allowed. It is recommended to camp on the grounds of the open wilderness huts or at places which have been previously used for camping, to avoid wearing of the ground.
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. Do not use wood provided in the huts’ firewood sheds to make campfires. Always check for any wildfire warnings in effect before making a fire.
Remember to bring a trash bagBring a trash bag and take the trash with you.
Be prepared for areas with limited or no mobile network coverageRemember to take a paper map and compass.
Always keep pets on a leashPöyrisjärvi is a special reindeer herding area, and the reindeer must not be disturbed.
Take the Sámi cultural environment into considerationBe respectful and do not damage the sacred sites of the Sámi people.- Be prepared for areas with limited or no mobile network coverageRemember to take a paper map and compass.