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 Mikitai izzinas taka (Mikytų pazintinis takas) Vienu kilometru garā lokveida taka, kas ved pa lielāku nacionālā parka meža masīvu, uzskatāmi attēlo Žemaitijas augstienes un tuvākās apkārtnes reljefa veidošanās vēsturi. No takas augstākā punkta – Mikitai kalna, kas ir sens pagānu upurkalns, paveras (ainaviska stiga) tālākas apkārtnes skats. Kā takas interesantākie apskates objekti ir jāmin teikām apvītais akmens ar Velna pēdu un ar akmeņiem izliktas akas paliekas. 316 Services 316km - 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 Burgberg Seredziaus Eine der malerischischen Burgberge am Fluss Nemunas mit schöner Sicht aufs Flusstal. In 13 – 14 Jh. befand sich hier eine militäre Festung, die nicht erhalten ist. 145 Services 145km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania Garnu kalns (Garnių kalnas) Aiz Jodkrantes (Nidas virziens) ceļa labajā pusē ir izveidots autostāvlaukums un labiekārtota vieta, no kuras apskatāma Lietuvas (atrodamas ziņas, ka arī Eiropas) lielākā zivju gārņu Ardea cinerea un jūras kraukļu Phalacrocorax carbo kolonija, kur kopā varētu būt ~ 3000 putnu. Neaizmirstiet līdzi paņemt tālskati! 355 Services 355km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania Tauragns (Tauragnas) Ap 9,5 km garais un līdz kilometru platais ezers atrodas subglaciālā – t.i. ledāja veidotā vagā, tādēļ tas ir ne tikai Lietuvas, bet arī otrs Baltijas dziļākais ezers (pēc dažādiem avotiem 60,5 m vai 62,5 m). Tauragna dienvidu krastā paceļas Taurapils pilskalns (Taurapilio piliakalnis). Saglabājušies nostāsti gan par pagānu priesteri, kas te dzīvojis, gan nogrimušu baznīcu, gan laikiem, kad pilskalnu no visām pusēm apņēmis ūdens. No pilskalna plakuma paveras visaptverošs skats uz Tauragnu. 117 Services 117km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania Bernsteinhaff 1855, als einen Schiffahrtsweg getieft wurde, wurde im Haff unerwartet eine Bernsteinablagerung gefundet. In der Zeit zwischen 1860 und 1890 wurde dort 2250 Tonen Bernstein gewonnen, einbezogen einzigartige Bernsteingegenstände aus der Jungsteinzeit und der Bronsezeit. 319 Services 319km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania The Ilzenbergo Estate park This mixed-type park dates back to the latter half of the 19th century and has remained all but unchanged. It is in a lovely place between two lakes, and its spatial structure was preserved when it was restored. The park covers 10 ha and has two parts. One is a fairly precisely rectangular territory alongside the state, surrounded by a stand of linden trees and introduced trees. The other part has a natural forest. The largest oak tree in the park has been declared to be a protected element of natural heritage. The mighty trunk of the tree is 6.3 m around, has a 2m diameter and stands 30.5 m high. 1-12 Services 1-12 Active season months Services - amenities Accommodation available Services - other Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Optional meals
	Lithuania The Pakrujo Estate park This landscape park has survived to the present day and was installed between 1850 and 1860. On one side the territory has a boundary that is the dammed Kruoja River, and on the other side there is a fence made of fieldstones. The English park principles at that time meant that advantage was given to a natural landscape with imitations of nature. There are some 26 types of trees in the park, and some of them were introduced from various parts of the world a few centuries ago. 1-12 Services 1-12 Active season months Services - amenities Accommodation available Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Must register in advance Optional meals
	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 The Kursiu Dune (Kursių nerija) In terms of territory, it is the most impressive dune range in the Baltics. This is the only place in the Baltics, where one can enjoy open dune sands that are still active and, under the influence of wind, form the so-called eolian relief forms. There are trails, wooded trails and a paved bikeway for the conveniences of visitors. In order to protect the dune, The Dunes of Curonian spit National Park has been established . 340 Services 340km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania The Dzukija National Park This territory is Lithuania’s most forested area, and people here have always lived in accordance with nature. Local treasures include berries, mushrooms, honey, clean water from streams and rivers, etc. People here have engaged in various crafts, as well as in beekeeping. 110 Services 110km - Distance from countries capital city Services - recreational Boat tour Take a one or two-day boat ride down the Ūla River (you will need a permit, which can be obtained at the visitor centre in Marcinkonys). Boat to the Merkys River and then down the Merkys River to Merkinė. Bicycle trail Bike the route Marcinkonys-Puvočiai-Mardasavas-Mančiagirė (or Zerviynos)-Marcinkonys (up to 40 km). Nature watching Views in the Džukija forests. Views from the Ūla cliff and the Liškiava and Merkinė castle hills. There are visitor centres in Marcinkonys and Merkinė. For more information: www.dzukijosparkas.lt (available in English).
	Lithuania Sarneles (Zviedru) pilskalns (Sarnelės (Svedų) piliakalnis) Viens no iespaidīgākajiem nacionālā parka pilskalniem, kura piekājē atradusies senpilsēta. Arheoloģisko izrakumu gaitā te atrastas kuršu senlietas. Tiesa, mežs un biezais augājs traucē uztvert šī nozīmīgā arheoloģijas pieminekļa patiesos apjomus un formu. Uz pilskalnu vasarās ved izpļauta taka. Ja esat Žemaišu Kalvarijas pusē un atliek brīvs brīdis, tad savā maršrutā var iekļaut arī šo apskates objektu. 317 Services 317km - Distance from countries capital city
	Lithuania The Rietavas Estate Park The Rietavas Park was once the largest landscape park in Lithuania. It was established between 1848 and 1855 in a naturally cleaned forest and reconstructed in 1904 and 1905. This is a very nice park with local bushes and trees, as well as several foreign plants. Various alleys of trees and fragments of the hedges have been preserved along with the white gate, the red gate and a guard's hut. The park has a complex system of bodies of water, including a few ponds, a curvy river and an island that is surrounded by the old river. 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 Curves of Nemuna Regional Park This lovely part of the Nemuna River between Alytus and Pakuonis meanders through cliffs that are up to 40 m high. 91 Services 91km - Distance from countries capital city Services - recreational Boat tour Spend two days boating from Alytus to Birštonas. Bicycle trail Bike the Žvėrinčius forest trails (15 km). Nature trail Hike the Velniabliūdis information trail (1.5 km) or the Škėvoniai information trial (1.6 km). Nature watching Views from the Balbieriškis and Škėvonis cliffs, as well as the Punia and Rumbanių castle hills. For more information: www.nemunokilpos.lt (available in English).