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Aukstaitijos National Park, Paluse

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Aukštaitija National Park is a national park in north-eastern Lithuania, about 100 km north of Vilnius. Established in 1974, it is the oldest of the five national parks in Lithuania. At first it was named Lithuanian SSR National Park to emphasize that it was the first such park in the republic. In 1991 four other parks were established and were named after ethnographic regions of Lithuania. The park was renamed after Aukštaitija.

The park covers 410.56 km². Ignalina district municipality controls about 50% of the area. Utena and Švenčionys district municipalities control 25%. Strictly protected areas occupy 2.1%. One can enter this territory only accompanied by a park employee. More than 70 percent of its area is covered by woods. 80 percent of woods are pine stands, some reaching 200 years old.

Sixty-four species of plant, eight species of fungus and 48 species of bird found in the park are included in Lithuania's Red book. The park is famous for its biodiversity: 59% of all plant species in Lithuania can be found in the park, which covers less than 1% of Lithuania.

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By 109gedask

Very beautyfull nature, many lakes, more info in aparkai.lt. It official website of national park 🏞

Very beautyfull nature, many lakes, more info in aparkai.lt. It official website of national park 🏞 more »
By Wardies4

We spent 2 days at Ginuciau guesthouse and what an experience, nestled amongst forests, lakes and rivers, hire a bike and ride the trails, kayak along the rivers some of the best, pick berries and...

We spent 2 days at Ginuciau guesthouse and what an experience, nestled amongst forests, lakes and rivers, hire a bike and ride the trails, kayak along the rivers some of the best, pick berries and... more »
By jonasl376

Beautiful natures: many kayak-navigable rivers and streams, beautiful lakes and campsites. Great for spending holidays in nature and relaxing. Many campsites and houses available for rent as well as..... more

Beautiful natures: many kayak-navigable rivers and streams, beautiful lakes and campsites. Great for spending holidays in nature and relaxing. Many campsites and houses available for rent as well as..... more »

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By Rokas Bernotas

Largest forested area with little industry. Has plenty of lakes and rivers.

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By Brides Agency

The best place for camping in Lithuania national park!!!

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By Viktorija Danilova

Wonderful experience and beautiful view. 🤩

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By Thomas Geurts van Kessel

Wonderful place!!

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By Viktorija Buchna

Very beautiful nature, lakes. Excellent infrastructure, signage.

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