Nature objects in Lithuania

What's special about the nature in Lithuania?

The Curonian spit - a sandy, desert-like stretch of land between the Baltic see and the Curonian Inlet, teh hilly landscapes of the Žemaitija region, the blue mirror labyrinths of the lakes in teh Aukštaitija region, the pine forests in teh Dzūkija region, the curves of the Nemuna river valley, and the many regional nature parks, created not only to protect the nature but also for people's recreation and interest - these are the nature values attracting guests of Lithuania.

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	Lithuania Veisieji regionalais parks Veisieji reģionālais parks (Veisiejų regioninis parkas) veidots (1992.g.) Sudavas augstienes (Sūduvos aukštuma) ainavu, bioloģiskās daudzveidības un kultūras pieminekļu aizsardzībai. Viena no parka bagātībām ir ezeri, kuru iegarenās formas liecina par ledāja darbības rezultātu. Pēdējā apledojuma laikā šeit atradusies ledāja mala. Ezerus (kopā – 37) ieskauj lielāki meža masīvi uz kontinentālām (iekšzemes) kāpām, kas piemēroti atpūtai dabā, dabas vērošanai, ogošanai un sēņošanai. Parkā ir iekārtotas peldvietas, kur patīkami gremdēties vasaras tveicē, izveidotas dabas takas, bet mazās upītes, kas savieno ezerus, ir piemērotas braucieniem ar kanoe laivām. Veisieji reģionālā parka teritorijā ir liela augu un dzīvnieku daudzveidība. Šeit tiek aizsargātas arī tādas retas sugas kā Eiropas kokuvarde Hyla arborea (parka simbols), purva bruņurupucis Emys orbicularis, dažādas orhideju sugas u.c. 138 Services 138km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania Hügel Ladakalnis Vermutlich ein heidnischer Hügel. Schöner Blick auf die 6 Seenlandschaften. Ein Symbol vom Nationalpark. 122 Services 122km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania Varniku izzinas taka (Varnikų pazintis takas) Varniku mežā (Varnikų miškas) ir izveidota patiesi interesanta dabas izziņas taka, kas iet cauri dažādiem biotopiem – skujkoku un ozolu mežiem, purvainu mežu un sūnu purvu ar akačiem un nelieliem purva ezeriņiem, kur uzceltas divas skatu platformas. Mitrajās vietās un purvā ir izveidotas koka laipas. Šī ir populāra pastaigu vieta. Taka ir lokveida un marķēta. Tās apskatei būs nepieciešama ~ pusotra stunda. Services
	Lithuania Vilnius University Siauliai Academy Botanical Garden The botanic garden is part of the Siauliai University and is the newest and smallest botanical garden in Lithuania, covering 6.54 ha of land. 3-10 Services 3-10 Active season months Services - other Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Must register in advance
	Lithuania The Kurtuvenai Estate Park This estate is surrounded by an ancient and geometric landscape. During the latter half of the 19th century, it had a landscape style with various elements of geometry. The park covers 4.2 ha and has ancient linden, maple, elm, oak and other decorative bushes, with more than 20 types of plants that have turned into wood. 1-12 Services 1-12 Active season months Services - other Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
	Lithuania The Energetic Labyrinth and Geometric Figure Park This park has five labyrinths with decorative plants, flowers and various kinds of medicinal plants. The longest path in the labyrinth is 1.7 km long. The total distance of the paths is 4.5 km. The park has three geometric figures -- a cupola, a mandala and a Merkabah. 1-12 Services 1-12 Active season months Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Pre-order required Optional meals
	Lithuania The Zemaitija National Park This park is located in the northern part of the Žemaitija Highlands, and much of it is taken up by Lake Plateliai. The park was established to protect lakes, rivers, wetlands and forest ecosystems, as well as the local cultural environment. Services Services - recreational Boat tour Take a boat to the Pilies island in Lake Plateliai. Bicycle trail Bike around the lake (~25 km). Nature trail Hike the Šierė nature trail (4.1 km), the Plokštinė information trail (3.1 km), which runs past a former Soviet military base, or the Mikytai information trail (1 km). Nature watching Look for birds from a tower near Lake Maudutis in the village of Virkšai. A viewing location from the village of Plateliai offering a look at the lake. There’s a visitor centre in Plateliai, as well. For more information: www.zemaitijosnp.lt (available in English).
	Lithuania The Anyksciai Regional Park The “backbone” to this park is the valley of the Šventoji (Holy) River. One of the most impressive Devonian cliffs in Lithuania can be seen from the river – Vetygalos atodanga. On the shores of the Varius stream is a cliff made of quartz and sand – Variaus atodanga. 6 km to the S of Anykščiai is Lithuania’s second largest rock (5.7 m high, ~100 m3) – Puntukas akmuo. Services Services - recreational Boat tour Boat from Anykščiai to Kavarskas (one day), or boat in Lake Rubikiai. Bicycle trail Bike the route Anykščiai-Puntukas-Anykščiai (12 km). Nature trail Hike the Švenoji trail (5.5 km). Nature watching Views from cliffs and the Šeimyniškėliai castle hill. For more information: www.anyksciuparkas.lt (available in English).
	Lithuania Parniddene Düne In der Umgebung von der 52 m hohen Parniddenen Düne sind die im 18. Jh. bei einem Holzeinschlag entstandene Wanderdünen zu sehen! Aussichtsplatz. 358 Services 358km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania The Birzuvenai Estate Park This park surrounds the mansion of the Biržuvenai Estate, and it is based on the terrain of the Virvite River and an old river that provides water for the park. The central part of the park is regularly designed, while the rest has elements of landscape. Opposite the estate is a glass sculpture, and on its western side is a wooden pergola. Local trees dominate in the park, but there are also trees from other countries. Of importance is a group of oak trees on the banks of the river, as is an alley of linden trees that leads to the pond in the direction of the estate. 1-12 Services 1-12 Active season months Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
	Lithuania The Birzai Regional Park This is one of the most outstanding areas in the entire Baltic States with active underground waterways which still, to this very day, dissolve local gypsum rock. Parts of the area collapse regularly, and there are legends about all of this. Underwater rivers, streams, the so-called Karvės (Cow) cave, etc., can be seen in the area. Services Services - recreational Nature trail Hike along the Smardones šaltiniai stream, with a walking bridge across Lake Širvėnos (500 m). Hike other trails around the little lakes in the area. There’s a visitor centre in Biržai. For more information: www.birzuparkas.lt (available in English).
	Lithuania The Dunes of Courland National Park This is the only place in the Baltic States where there is such a vast territory of open-air sand dunes which still change the local terrain very actively because of the wind. The only Sea Museum and Dolphinarium in the Baltic States can be found here. 325 Services 325km - Distance from countries capital city Services - recreational Bicycle trail You can bike from Nida to Smiltynė (>50 km along a bike route). Nature trail Hike the Raganu Hill trail (1.6 km), the Naglių pathway in the sandy area of the nature reserve (~1.5 km), or the Parnidžio dune information trail (~2 km). Nature watching Watch for birds on Garnių Hill and throughout the area during migration season. Views from the Naglių and Parnidžio dunes, as well as from the Hageno and Miškos galva dunes. For more information: www.nerija.lt (available in English).
	Lithuania The Aukstaitija National Park This was the first national park in Lithuania, and it is in the northern part of the Aukštaitija Higland, where hillocks interweave with lots of little lakes and ethnographic villages. Many of the lakes are connected with streams, forming long chains of lakes that are perfect for water tourists. 124 Services 124km - Distance from countries capital city Services - recreational Boat tour Spend one or two days boating along the lakes of the national park (Palūšė-Ginunčiai, Palūšė-Kaltanėnai, etc.). Bicycle trail Bike the route Ignalina-Palūšė-Antalksnė-Ginučiai-Stripeikiai-Trainiškis-Ignalina (45 km). Nature trail Hike the Palūšė botany trail (3.5 km). Nature watching A bird-watching tower at Reškutėnai, views from Ladakalnis Hill. There’s a visitor centre at Palūšė. For more information: www.anp.lt (available in English).
	Lithuania Brände Nahe der Beerkopfdüne ist im Frühling 2006 „ein Brand der Jahrhunderte” gewessen. Es wurde der hundert Jahre alte Wald in der Fläsche von 235h ausgebrannt. Ein Pfad mit Holzbelag. 314 Services 314km - Distance from countries capital city