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 The Meteliai Regional Park There are three large lakes at the centre of this park – Lake Dusia, Lake Metelys, and Lake Obelija. Lake Dusia has very clear and transparent water, and its southern and south-eastern beaches are popular among swimmers. The lakes and their nearby wetlands are important during the migration season of birds. Services Services - recreational Bicycle trail Bike around Lake Dusia (25 km) or Lake Metelys (27 km). Nature trail Hike the information trail in the Bijotų and Širvinto forests (4 km). Nature watching Watch birds along the shores of the lake during migrating season. Views from the Prelomčiškė castle hill and from the side of the Seirijai-Meteliai road. For more information: www.meteliuparkas.lt (available in English).
	Lithuania The Kurtuvėnai Regional Park This is a small area with lots of different terrains – high hillocks, distinct river valleys, thermal streams, continental dunes, etc. Services Services - recreational Bicycle trail Bike around Kurtuvėnai. For more information: www.kurtuva.lt (available in English). Nature trail Hike the Vainagių forest trail (4.3 km) or the Juodlė information trail (4.5 km).
	Lithuania The Cepkelių Nature Park This is Lithuania’s largest mossy swamp, and the Čepkeliu Nature Reserve was established to protect it. Before visiting the swamp, you must register at the Dzūkijos National Park’s visitor centre (Marcinkonys, Šilagėlių gatve 11). Services Services - recreational Nature trail You can hike or bike a sandy forest road from Marcinkonys (where the reserve has a museum) (~5 km), which will bring you to the western edge of the swamp. There’s a viewing tower atop a high dune, and from there you will be able to scan a broad territory. There’s a 1.5 km trail right there with a viewing platform atop the swamp. For more information: www.cepkeliai.lt (only in Lithuanian).
	Lithuania The Zagare Regional Park Žagare has long since been known for a special type of cherries. There are various varieties which only differ in terms of when they are ripe and productive. There are different types of trees. The cherries grow at nearly home, and that is an exclusive symbol of Žagare. 260 Services 260km - Distance from countries capital city Services - recreational Nature trail Nature watching Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Must register in advance
	Lithuania Rusnė Island A island in the delta of Nemuna. Etnographical museum, Uostadvaris lighthouse, bird watching tower. 304 Services 304km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania Plokstines izzinas taka (Plokstinės pazintinis takas) Ja apskatīta kodolraķešu bāze, tad var iziet 3,2 km garo Ploštines izziņas taku, kas sākas turpat netālu. Taka ved cauri dažādiem mežu tipiem, iepazīstinot ar sikspārņu būrīšiem (cilvēka radītas sikspārņu dzīves vietas), apkaimes augiem un putniem, kā arī aizsargājamu dabas pieminekli – Pileļu avotu (Pilelio šaltinis). 302 Services 302km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania The Renavo Estate Park Dating back to the 19th century, this is a characteristic and beautiful park in Lithuania. There is no shortage of exotic trees in the park, including maples, lindens, elms, firs, oaks, etc. The pride of the park is Lithuania's fattest fir tree with a diameter of 1.2 m, as well as a linden tree with six branches that, over the course of time, have become vertical trunks on their own. Entry to the park is via a pergola that is covered with ivies. 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 Ginucu pilskalns (Ginucių piliakalnis) Viens no lielākajiem Augštaitijas pilskalniem, kas 2011. g. pēc vērienīgiem rekonstrukcijas darbiem ir izzināms jaunā kvalitātē - gan no infrastruktūras, gan arī ainaviskā viedokļa, jo iepriekš biezais pamežs (tagad retināts) traucēja uztvert iespaidīgo objektu. Arī no pilskalna plakuma paveras labs skats uz diviem blakus esošajiem ezeriem. Tā virsotnē apskatāms piemiņas akmens, kas vēsta par pirmā Lietuvas valsts prezidenta Antana Smetona (Antanas Smetona) apmeklējumu 1934. g. viņa 60 gadu jubilejā. Pilskalns it ticis apdzīvots jau I tūkstošgadē pirms Kristus. Uzskata, ka 14. – 15. gs. te atradusies hronikās aprakstītā Linkmenu pils. Jaunizveidotā taka pilskalnu savieno ar vēl vienu populāru apskates objektu – Ladakalni. 122 Services 122km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania The Dubysa Regional Park This park was set up to protect the lovely ancient valley of the Dubysa River. This is one of the most popular rivers for water tourism in Lithuania, because it has a significant drop with rapids and beautiful shorelines. Services Services - recreational Boat tour A one-day boat trip from the Raseiniai-Baisogala road bridge to the Ariogala bridge. For more information: www.dubysa.info (very little information available in English).
	Lithuania The Neries Regional Park This territory was established to protect the lovely central section of the Neries River, local species, and Lithuania’s largest oak forest. Services Services - recreational Boat tour Take a two-day boat ride down the Neries River, from Grigiškės to Kernavė. Bicycle trail Bike the Neries tourism route on the left bank of the river (23 km). Nature trail Hike the Dūkštos oak forest trail (2.3 km) or the Dūkštos walking trail (5 km). Nature watching Views at the place where Route 108 arrives at the right bank of the Neries River in the river valley. For more information: www.neriesparkas.lt (available in English).
	Lithuania The Salu Estate park Located on an island in Lake Dviragio, the Salu Estate and its park, when viewed from above, are reminiscent of the boundaries of Lithuania. The park to the east of the estate is a mixed-type park and is one of the oldest ones in Lithuania. Back in the day, it was a forest park where trees were never cut down. The park featured maple, linden, elm, aspen and other local trees, and they are now around 200 years old. A winding path links the alley to a park trail by the lake. The various plants and fragments of alleys have survived to the present day. 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 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 Labanoras Regional Park This territory is rich with forestland and lakes (some 285 in all). There are extensive opportunities for active recreation or calm leisure. 82 Services 82km - Distance from countries capital city Services - recreational Boat tour Take a one or two-day boat ride through the park’s lakes and streams. Nature trail Hike the Peršokšnai information trail (4 km). Nature watching There’s a viewing tower at the Ethno-Cosmology Museum. A visitor centre is found in the village of Labanora. For more information: www.labanoroparkas.lt (only in Lithuanian).
	Lithuania Hexenhügel Eine große parabolische Düne mit einer Ausstellung der Holzskulpturen unter freiem Himmel, die der litauischen Mythologie gewidmet sind. Die Skulpturen haben litauische Meister der angewandten Kunst angefertigt. 354 Services 354km - Distance from countries capital city