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🌿 Nature SpotsŠiauliaiModerate
Kamanos Strict Nature Reserve
Akmenė, Šiauliai2-3 hoursBest: May to September
A vast raised bog in northern Lithuania, one of the best-preserved in the Baltics — a primeval landscape of sphagnum moss, dark pools, and rare wildlife near the Latvian border.
Kamanos is one of the best-preserved raised bogs in the entire Baltic region. This vast expanse of sphagnum moss, dark pools, and stunted pines has been forming for over 8,000 years, creating a landscape that is both ancient and eerily beautiful.
The reserve is home to numerous rare and protected species, including several orchid species, carnivorous plants, and rare breeding birds. A peripheral trail allows visitors to experience the bog's edge without entering the most sensitive areas.
Why Visit
One of the Baltics' finest bogs — 8,000 years of ecological development in a primeval landscape rarely seen in modern Europe.
56.2833, 22.6667
Visitor Tips
- 1Peripheral trails available — no access to the core area
- 2Rubber boots essential
- 3Mosquito repellent vital in summer
- 4Best visited with a guide from the reserve