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- Ancient mixed taiga stands — Pockets of old spruce, pine and birch give the park a classic northern-forest feel: deep shade, mossy trunks and a real sense of age. Walk slowly — the quiet and layers of undergrowth are the main attraction.
- River valleys and floodplain meadows — Meandering streams carve gentle valleys with lush summer meadows and reed-lined banks. Great for easy day walks, photography and low-effort wildlife watching near the water.
- Bogs and peatlands — Spongy mires and peat bogs host plants you don’t see in regular forests: sundews, sphagnum moss and rare wetland sedges. They’re beautiful in foggy mornings and important for migratory insects and birds.
- Beaver activity and river wildlife — Look for beaver dams, chewed trunks and reshaped waterways; these engineers dramatically
- Ancient mixed taiga stands — Pockets of old spruce, pine and birch give the park a classic northern-forest feel: deep shade, mossy trunks and a real sense of age. Walk slowly — the quiet and layers of undergrowth are the main attraction.
- River valleys and floodplain meadows — Meandering streams carve gentle valleys with lush summer meadows and reed-lined banks. Great for easy day walks, photography and low-effort wildlife watching near the water.
- Bogs and peatlands — Spongy mires and peat bogs host plants you don’t see in regular forests: sundews, sphagnum moss and rare wetland sedges. They’re beautiful in foggy mornings and important for migratory insects and birds.
- Beaver activity and river wildlife — Look for beaver dams, chewed trunks and reshaped waterways; these engineers dramatically change small river ecosystems and attract otters, herons and amphibians. Late spring and early autumn are especially good times to spot activity.
- Birdlife and raptor watching — The mix of forests, meadows and wetlands draws a wide range of birds: woodpeckers, grouse and a variety of songbirds, plus raptors cruising the open valleys. Bring binoculars and a compact field guide.
- Marked hiking trails and viewpoints — A handful of maintained trails lead to scenic overlooks and peaceful glades — short enough for casual day hikes but varied enough to feel like proper wilderness. Trails are best in dry weather; pack good boots.
- Seasonal colours, mushrooms and berries — Late summer and autumn turn the park vivid: berry-rich understory and mushroom-filled forest floors. Locals forage here, so it’s a great time to learn what’s safe to eat (and what isn’t).
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.