Mariy Chodra (Mari Forest) National Park

Lakes, rivers and forest routes in Russia's Mari El Republic

Mariy Chodra (Марий Чодра) was created to protect rare plants, with more than 115 rare species documented. Fourteen tourist routes lead to lakes such as Yalchik, Glukhoye and Kichiyer, and to Pugachov's Oak and the Maple Mountain.

1Yalchik LakeOne of the park's most popular lakes, on the tourist routes.
2Pugachov's OakA named tree and one of the park's most popular attractions.

Things to do

  • On the waterRaft the Ilet or Yushut River
  • On footWalk one of the fourteen tourist routes
  • HeritageVisit Yalchik, Glukhoye or Kichiyer Lake
  • Try thisFind Pugachov's Oak and the Maple Mountain
Yalchik Lake
Yalchik Lake
Pugachov's Oak
Pugachov's Oak

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Russia · Mari El Republic Est. 1985 Size 366 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

Also worth seeing

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    Maple Mountain

    A popular attraction on the park's network of routes.

Where it is

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