Meshchyorsky National Park
Lakes, peat bogs and pine woods on the Pra River in Ryazan Oblast
A flat wetland of peat bogs, shallow lakes and pine and birch woods, where a 48 km chain of lakes is linked by channels along the Pra River. The land varies by only 40 metres in height, from 80 to 120 metres above sea level.
Things to do
- On the waterPaddle or fish on the 48 km chain of lakes, including Lake Velikoye and Lake Dubovoye
- On footWalk or cycle through the pine and birch woods of the Pra valley
- Try thisPick berries and mushrooms using the park's dedicated map
- WildlifeCamp near Lake Beloye ("White Lake") and watch spring geese and ducks arrive