Suta de Movile, Landscape reserve in Rîșcani District, Moldova.
Suta de Movile is a landscape reserve in northern Moldova characterized by a distinctive pattern of naturally formed mounds and hills spread across its territory. This unusual topography creates a varied terrain that shapes the area's geological character.
The area received protected status to preserve the natural formations that developed over many thousands of years through geological processes. This designation ensures that the landscape pattern shaped by time remains protected today.
Local communities use various mounds throughout the reserve for traditional gatherings and religious observances that shape how people in the region relate to this landscape. These practices show how deeply local culture connects with the distinctive landforms here.
Exploration works best during spring and autumn when weather conditions are moderate and paths are in good condition. Nearby villages serve as starting points for visitors who wish to move through the reserve.
The name reflects the presence of roughly one hundred hills clustered together, creating an appearance like a forest of earth mounds. This dense concentration of landforms is uncommon elsewhere in this part of Moldova.
Location: Rîșcani District
GPS coordinates: 47.81837,27.30206
Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:06
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