Best trails in Øvre Pasvik National Park

In Øvre Pasvik National Park, you'll find the largest primeval pine forest in Norway. The landscape features marshes, waterways, and flat, open forest areas, interspersed with elongated hills and gently flowing streams among shallow lakes. The terrain is predominantly flat, with the highest point being Steinfjellet at 202 meters above sea level.

The only dramatic geological formation in the park is Revsaksskaret, located in the southeastern region. Here, you can find steep cliffs rising 20 meters high, stretching for about one kilometer.

A prominent feature of the park’s landscape is the Pasvik River, which is 145 kilometers long and forms the Pasvikdalen valley. This river also serves as the natural border between Norway and Russia.

Travelers to Øvre Pasvik can observe various bird species characteristic of the taiga forest, and with a bit of luck, you may see evidence of brown bears. The park also hosts significant numbers of moose and reindeer.

Øvre Pasvik boasts fantastic hiking opportunities along several well-marked trails. Still, the flat terrain can make navigation challenging. As you explore these routes, you'll come across campfire sites, shelters, and two open huts where you can take a break.