Malla Strict Nature Reserve is located at the northern end of Kilpisjärvi village, on the western side of the main road to Norway. In the west, the area borders on Sweden and Norway, in the south on the upper end of Lake Kilpisjärvi.

By car

• Coming from Muonio, you take Road E8/21 to Kilpisjärvi. After the village of Kilpisjärvi, you turn left just before the customs station to the Malla Strict Nature Reserve parking area, which is the starting point for the Malla Trail.
• Another starting point at Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre. The Visitor Centre is at the southern end of Kilpisjärvi village, on the same side of Main Road E8/21 as Saana Fell. Cars should be parked in the designated parking area. Vehicles transporting disabled persons can drive to the upper yard of the Visitor Centre.