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Aklais purvs, Nature reserve in Aizkraukle Municipality, Latvia

Aklais purvs extends across 2003 hectares, with peat bogs covering 502 hectares and containing two elevated domes rising 4 meters above surrounding terrain.

The peat bog formation began approximately 9000 years ago after the Ice Age, developing layers that reach maximum depths of 9.3 meters.

The reserve holds a memorial path leading to a site commemorating a 1944 battle between Red Army paratroopers and Wehrmacht soldiers.

A circular boardwalk nature trail guides visitors through the reserve, passing along the Girupe River and leading to Lake Girupe.

The territory contains six small lakes arranged in a chain formation in its western section, alongside the larger Lake Znotinu.

GPS coordinates: 56.50556,25.11806

Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:43

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