Øvre Dividal National Park

Øvre Dividal National Park
Øvre Dividal nasjonalpark
Autumn colors in Dividal near the Anjajohka river
LocationMålselv, Troms, Norway
Nearest cityNarvik
Coordinates68°38′N 19°52′E / 68.633°N 19.867°E / 68.633; 19.867
Area750 km2 (290 sq mi)
Established9 July 1971
Governing bodyNorwegian Environment Agency

Øvre Dividal National Park (Norwegian: Øvre Dividal nasjonalpark; Northern Sami: Dieváidvuovddi álbmotmeahcci) is a national park in Målselv Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The park was opened in 1971 and has an area of 750 square kilometres (290 sq mi). The original intention was to preserve a largely undisturbed inland valley and mountain area. The hiking trail Nordkalottruta passes through the national park.

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