Hike along the marked summer trail to Three Nations' Border Point, at Kitsi waterfall / Gihcigorži, or to Pikku-Malla / Šilismalla.
Malla Strict Nature Reserve is located in Käsivarsi in Lapland by Lake Kilpisjärvi, on the edge of the Scandinavian mountains. The reserve was established especially for conservation and research purposes. The Nordic Kalottireitti trail, which runs through the area, leads visitors to windswept bare fells and lush mountain birch groves. Hikers must respect the access restrictions in the Nature Reserve and other special rules.
- Be enchanted by rare mountain species and the special geology of the large fells
- Hike or ski to the stone marking the border between Finland, Sweden and Norway
- Kitsi waterfall, Gihcigorži, along the Nordic Kalottireitti trail is an impressive natural attraction
- In the snow-free season visitors must stay on the marked trail
- There is an open wilderness hut and a reservable hut in the Nature Reserve
- A Visitor Centre is located in the village of Kilpisjärvi
Activities and trails
What else is there to see
Cross-country skiing, bird watching, paddling
Natural Features of Malla Strict Nature Reserve
Malla Strict Nature Reserve is unique due to the region's young geology and the calciferous soil that produces rare species of fell plants.
Nature at the siteVisitor's checklist
The Strict Nature Reserve is a nature reserveEveryone's rights do not apply in the Strict Nature Reserve. Read the rules of the Strict Nature Reserve before heading out.
There are movement restrictions in the areaRead the rules of the Strict Nature Reserve before heading out.
Camp only at permitted camping sitesCamping is only permitted in the immediate vicinity of Guohkkemašjávri / Kuohkimajärvi open wilderness hut.
Making fire is forbidden
Remember to bring a trash bagThere is a waste container in the parking area. Bring a garbage bag and take the garbage to the waste container.
Always keep pets on a leashAlso remember a dog waste bag and clean up after your dog.
Be prepared for areas with limited or no mobile network coverageRemember to take a paper map and compass.
Take the Sámi cultural environment into considerationBe respectful and do not damage the sacred sites of the Sámi people.