Hiidenportti National Park
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Hiidenportti National Park (Finnish: Hiidenportin kansallispuisto) is a national park in Sotkamo in the Kainuu region of Finland. Hiidenportti National Park was established in 1982 to preserve the region's wilderness. A mosaic mix of mires and dry forests is typical landscape in this national park. The park covers 45 square kilometres (17 sq mi).
Hiidenportti National Park | |
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Location | Kainuu, Finland |
Coordinates | 63°52′22″N 029°03′31″E |
Area | 45 km2 (17 sq mi) |
Established | 1982 |
Visitors | 12000 (in 2009[1]) |
Governing body | Metsähallitus |
Website | www |
Two thirds of the area is coniferous forest. The near-natural state forests are 100–150 years old on average. The last loggings were made in the beginning of the 20th century.
The most well-known attraction of the park is the Hiidenportti (literally "Hiisi´s gate") gulley with vertical cliffs.