Meshchyora National Park
Wetlands, peat bogs and pine woods in Vladimir Oblast, east of Moscow
Meshchyora is a flat glacial lowland where about 70% of the territory is wetland, including about 24,000 hectares of peatland. Pine and birch woods cover the drier ridges, and the Buzha and Pol rivers meander towards the Oka.
Things to do
- On the waterHire an inflatable raft or motor boat from the park to explore the rivers and lakes
- WildlifeFish or watch for beavers digging holes and building dams among the park's 60 lakes
- Try thisCamp in the park, with tents, sleeping bags and cooking equipment to rent
- Try thisBook a guide or instructor through the park for a trip into the wetlands
Also worth seeing
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Peatland restoration areas
Over 6,000 ha of degraded peatland have been rewetted since 2003.