Sloboda National Nature Park
Forest-steppe wetlands and woodland on the Merla and Merchik Rivers in eastern Ukraine
Marshes, swamps and other wetlands fill the valley where the Merla and Merchik Rivers meet in the East Poltava Highlands. More than 90% of the park is forest, from natural maple-lime woods on the Merla's right bank to alder and birch bog-forests.
Things to do
- On footFollow the ecological-educational routes through the park
- On footWalk the scientific-cognitive routes
- On footHike self-directed trails in the Merla and Merchik valley (a small fee applies)
- Try thisStay at a designated lodging centre or campsite in the park
Also worth seeing
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Merla and Merchik river valley
Low terrace of floodplains, meadows and marshes where the two rivers meet. - 2
Maple-lime forest on the Merla's right bank
Natural forest of maple and lime along the river.