Fokstumyra nature reserve

Fokstumyra Nature Reserve is a protected area in Dovre municipality, just north of Dombås. The reserve has Ramsar status because of its importance for wetland birds, both migratory species and breeding birds.

The area was first protected in 1923 as a response to the impact the Dovre Line railway had on what had previously been an almost untouched natural area. The protection was upgraded to nature reserve status in 1969. Fokstumyra is dominated by wetlands and lies at an elevation of 940–960 meters above sea level, just below the tree line. The original protected area covered 7.5 km²; this was expanded to 18.2 km² in 2002.

There is a prepared trail in the area with one birdwatching tower. Except for this trail, access to the area is prohibited during the breeding season from May 1 to August 1. The turnoff from the E6 highway is at Fokstugu farm, about 10 km north of Dombås.

Photo: Tom Schandy