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 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 Salantai Regional Park The terrain in this territory was created during the Ice Age. There are the ancient river valleys of the Minija, Salantas and Erla rivers, along with groups of rocks. Services Services - recreational Nature trail For hikers, the largest collection of open-air rocks can be found in the village of Mosėdis (the collection was put together by Vaclavas Intas). There is also a museum of unique rocks there. At Salantai-Orvydų sodyba is a unique farm with installations featuring rocks and other objects. You can also hike the Šaukliai nature trail (2 km). For more information: www.salanturp.lv (only in Lithuanian).
	Lithuania Putnu verosanas tornis Reškutenu (Reškutėnai) ciema apkārtnē ir atjaunots neliels mitrājs, kura malā uzcelts putnu vērošanas tornis. Ja paveicas, pavasaros te var dzirdēt vai redzēt tādas retas un aizsargājamas putnu sugas kā ķikutu Gallinago media, ormanīti Porzana porzana, melnkakla dūkuri Podiceps nigricollis, griezi Crex crex u.c. Ciema ainava īpaši pievilcīga ir pieneņu un ābeļu ziedēšanas laikā. No putnu vērošanas torņa var redzēt vietas, kur akmens laikmetā dzīvojuši cilvēki. Blakus esošajā purvainajā pļavā bijis ezera līcis, kur tika būvēti ciemati līdzīgi kā Āraišu ezerpils gadījumā. 108 Services 108km - Distance from countries capital city
	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 Venta Regional Park The park was established to protect the Venta River valley and the landscapes that are around its tributaries. On the west bank of the Venta, at Papilė, there is a cliff from the Jurassic period which is unique in the Baltic States, has been known since 1925, and has layers in which more than 300 forms of life have been identified over the course of time. Services Services - recreational Boat tour Take a 1-2 day boat ride down the Venta, from Papilė to Mažeikiai. Nature trail Hike to the cliff. Nature watching Views form the Papilė castle hill and a viewing tower. For more information: www.ventosparkas.lt (available in English).
	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 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 Leistungen 138km - Entfernung von der Hauptstadt
	Litauen ARBORETUM DUBRAVA Mit der Anlage des Arboretums Dubrava begann man 1958 in der Waldforschungsstation Dubrava in dem bei Kaunas gelegenen Dorf Vaišvydava. Hier werden Gehölze gesammelt, aufbewahrt und gezeigt, einheimische und eingeführte, gleich ob diese aus wissenschaftlichem, ästhetischem oder wirtschaftlichem Blickwinkel bedeutsam sind. Das Arboretum nimmt über 50 ha ein. Hier wachsen mehr als 800 Arten, Unterarten, Formen und Sorten von Gehölzen. Einige der Abteilungen des Arboretums (Nadelhölzer und Heidekrautartige, die Quarantäne-Baumschule für Neophyten und die Sammlung seltener Bäume und Sträucher) können nur nach vorheriger Anmeldung besucht werden. 1-12 Leistungen 1-12 Aktive Saisonmonate Leistungen - andere Hier werden Gruppen von Touristen empfangen Hier werden individuell Reisende empfangen Ort mit einer festgelegten Arbeitszeit, über die man sich vorher informieren muss Mit vorheriger Anmeldung
	Litauen Küsten-regionalpark Ein Gebiet zwischen Palanga und Klaipeda, gegründet für den Schutz der Dünen und Biotopen der Küstenwälder. Ein asphaltierter Radweg läuft durch das Gebiet. 322 Leistungen 322km - Entfernung von der Hauptstadt Leistungen - erholung Radroute Bike through the park, where there is a paved bike route between Klaipėda and Palanga – it’s worth the trip. For more information: www.pajuris.info./lt (available in English). Naturpfad Hike along the beach from Palanga to Giruliai (18 km).
	Litauen 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 Leistungen 302km - Entfernung von der Hauptstadt
	Litauen 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 Leistungen 358km - Entfernung von der Hauptstadt
	Litauen 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. Leistungen Leistungen - erholung Fahrten mit Schiff/Boot Take a two-day boat ride down the Neries River, from Grigiškės to Kernavė. Radroute Bike the Neries tourism route on the left bank of the river (23 km). Naturpfad Hike the Dūkštos oak forest trail (2.3 km) or the Dūkštos walking trail (5 km). Naturbeobachtung 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).
	Litauen SCHLOSSPARK PLUNGĖ Plungė ist berühmt für der Park der Fürsten Oginski. Der Park im gemischten Stil wurde im 18.-19. Jh. anstelle eines vormals heiligen Bannwalds eingerichtet. Prunkstück des Parks sind eine der ältesten und mächtigsten Donnereichen (Perkunaseiche) in Litauen, die legendenumwobene Weinende Weide, die fünfstämmige Esche. Auf Geheiß des Fürsten Oginski wurden 7 Teiche in Kaskaden angelegt, verbunden mit steinernen Schleusen-Brücken. Ein besonderen Akzent für die Landschaft setzt das durchfließende Flüsschen Babrungas. 1-12 Leistungen 1-12 Aktive Saisonmonate Leistungen - andere Hier werden individuell Reisende empfangen Hier werden Gruppen von Touristen empfangen Ort mit einer festgelegten Arbeitszeit, über die man sich vorher informieren muss
	Litauen 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 Leistungen 340km - Entfernung von der Hauptstadt