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The National Agency for the Promotion of Tourism “Travel in Lithuania” invites you to tour the most protected areas of our country, the reserves, where a person is a rare and sometimes even unwanted guest.
In these habitats, human economic activity is prohibited, so nature is housed there, according to a press release. Fish spawn in streams, winches often unknown to the roar, mossy bridges that look like rugs. Blooming flower species rarely collect dew, and wolves are said to roar at night. Thus, travelers from the three nature reserves and one biosphere reserve are also asked to pay special attention to the fragility of this balance. You can only access them by notifying the visitor center, but if you choose to spend the day this way, you will not regret it.
Čepkeliai State Nature Reserve
The protected area in Dzūkija leaves no one indifferent. The Čepkeliai State Reserve was established to preserve the largest tall swamp in the country, dotted with relict lakes and small islands. The reserve is home to the largest population of cranes in Lithuania and the rare flora and fauna typical of Čepkeliai raitis.
The reserve gives priority to natural processes, so it is not always possible to get here. From April 1. Until July 1st. For educational purposes, the reserve study trail may be accompanied only by a management employee or a licensed nature guide, and the number of excursions is limited. As of July 1. until the 1st of April. For educational purposes, it is also allowed to visit the reserve’s training trail independently, but it is necessary to have a written permission issued in advance by the management or to prepare for a tour with a guide. More information here.
© Andrius Aleksandravičius
Kamanai State Nature Reserve
Thousands of years ago, the retreating glacier from the territory of Lithuania left a huge ridge in what is now Akmenė district, between which swamps eventually formed. There are now more than 120 lakes in the Kamanai floodplains, and the ridges left by the glacier are marked by islands and peninsulas. In these swamps and the surrounding forests, among many other species, black storks, eagles, and rare earth seedlings breed. Additionally, the reserve is home to the largest Lithuanian mammals, deer and elk, and a haven for little-encountered white hares, who constantly have to keep an eye out for the wolves and lynx that live here.
Those who want to know the mysterious world of wetlands can book a tour of a training trail that winds through the ecosystems of meadows, forests and wetlands. The visit to the reserve can only be accompanied by a member of staff, so don’t forget to schedule your arrival in advance! More information here.
© S. Sprainaitytes
Viešvilė State Nature Reserve
The Viešvilė reserve protects the virgin pond of the Viešvilė stream, which winds through wooded areas. The stream flows from a small Habitat lake. Along the lake, in the upper reaches of Viešvilė, there are wetlands and in the middle there are majestic continental dunes. Wondering how the sand dunes appeared in the middle of the forest? As a retreating glacier, the area was flooded by a shallow glacial basin and covered with the sediments of the ancient Nemunas delta – sand. As a result, during the glacial period, the lowest places became swampy, and in the driest, the wind blew masses of sand dunes.
Employees of the reserve administration say that the Viešvilė reserve is distinguished by its natural mosaic. Even when visiting from a short distance, you can see a wide range of various wetlands, stands, bodies of water, meadows and meadows, admire the flora and fauna recorded in the Red Book.
The 1.8 km long training track, installed in the reserve, can only be visited with an accompanying employee of the Directorate. On weekends it is open from 8:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday, and excursions on weekends or holidays must be arranged in advance. Make sure to contact the reservation administration before your arrival to find out if you can participate in the tour.
If you do not want to be accompanied, but do not want to explore the area yet, you can visit the Viešvilė Nature Hiking Trail. This begins in the city of Viešvilė and extends to the southern limit of the reserve, and its visit is unlimited. More information here.
© Viešvilė Reserve Management
Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve
Really probably the kingdom of birds … Yes, the Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve is called by its visitors and the employees of the reserve administration who take care of the area. And who could argue that? More than 240 species of birds are counted in the reserve that protects the Žuvintas swamp and lake. One of the rarest songbirds in Europe, the common warbler, also lives in the meadows of Žuvintas. Lithuania is among the four countries where this globally disappearing wing is still reproducing.
If you want to visit the oldest protected area in Lithuania, it is recommended to visit the visitor center, where nature lovers can observe birds with a telescope from a specially equipped tower. And if you want to observe and hear the endless life of Lake Žuvintas, you must visit the Lake Žuvintas Nature Trail. Visiting the nature trail is free for individual visitors, but organized nature trail tours are only allowed after purchasing a ticket to the visitor center. The trail is open to visitors only during daylight hours, from sunrise to the show. It is possible to visit another territory of the Žuvintas nature reserve only with a permit. More information here.
Visit the national tourist gate www.lithuania.travel and discover the beauty of the nature reserves here.
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