Protected area of Lithuania

Lithuania's protected territories span over 11,028 square kilometers of land, encompassing forests, wetlands, lakes, and coastal regions throughout the Baltic nation.

The establishment of protected areas in Lithuania began in 1937 with the Žuvintas reserve, marking the country's first commitment to environmental preservation.

The Lithuanian protection system integrates natural preservation with traditional land management practices, allowing regulated private ownership within designated conservation zones.

Visitors need to obtain permits to access strict nature reserves, while regional parks offer marked trails and educational programs about local ecosystems.

The Čepkeliai reserve contains 11,227 hectares of rare swampland surrounded by inland dunes, providing habitat for grey wolves and Eurasian lynx.

GPS coordinates: 55.32694,26.10083

Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40