The Käsivarsi Wilderness Area () is the second-largest wilderness reserve in

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. It was established in 1991 like all the other 11 wilderness areas in Lapland. Its area is . It is the most popular wilderness area in Finland, by number of visitors. It is governed by Parks & Wildlife Finland (the Metsähallitus). All Finnish

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s of over 1,000 meters of height, except for nearby Saana, are situated in the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area. Finland's highest peak Halti, about 1324 masl, is located in northern part of area. Kilpisjärvi-Halti hiking route is 55km long. 800km long Nordkalottleden Trail also goes through the area. Also marked path goes up to Saana. Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre provides information about the area and routes. ''Käsivarsi'', the Finnish word for arm, refers to the location of the area—in the raised arm of the Maiden of Finland. It is adjacent to Reisa National Park in Norway.

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Official Website: Nationalparks.fi/kasivarsiOfficial Website for Kilpisjarvi Visitor Centre
* Enontekiö Protected areas established in 1991 1991 establishments in Finland Tourist attractions in Lapland (Finland) Wilderness areas of Finland {{Europe-protected-area-stub