Nemunas - it is the biggest river in Latvia. For some time this river is particularly important waterway, as well as nurse and was the protector of the nation. At the moment the river Nemunas - is not only the largest river, but also a source of tourism business resources. In addition, the river is an inseparable part of the Lithuanian landscape, as well as the keeper of the historical memory, which many generations of carefully preserved under the waters of the Nemunas.

The greatest interest is the river in its middle reaches. This part of the Nemunas is a particularly valuable and amazingly beautiful section of the river. More than 70 years ago, started discussing the proposal concerning the grounds on the site of the National Park. But years passed, and only in 1992 was founded and began operating the Nemunas Loops Regional Park.

The total area of ​​the park is 25,000 hectares. The largest part of the area, namely 67%, is covered by dense forests, which include Prienai forest, famous Siponskie forest with forest reserve Pune and many others. The park has its presence in seventeen sanctuaries, an impressive number of natural, historical and cultural sites. Particularly scenic spots open at the sight of such a historically important places like Birštonas and Punia, where you can admire spectacular views of valleys and meandering rivers and fast.

The most important object is the large regional park loops of the Nemunas, are so mysterious twists in all directions. Even in ancient times, and raftsmen boatman always confused in places such winding river bends of the Nemunas. The riverbed is formed very deep, for this reason, the river is especially peculiar landscape that attracts many tourists.

Start your acquaintance and inspection of the park is a visitors' center. At this point, it opens a fascinating and interesting exhibition, which can briefly introduce the diverse values ​​and features of the park. You can even watch a movie after selecting the duration (4 minutes, 20 minutes or 40 minutes). In the Center visitors can purchase booklets, a video on how to bend in the mainstream river Nemunas and buy the book "The Great Nemunas loop."

Employees of the park you can find the most interesting object and the routes designed for hiking, cycling or car trip. Not far from Birštonas are fascinating and informative trails, created by nature and located in škėvonys geomorphological reserve and forest Zhverinchyus, which is a convenient bike path. Tourists and visitors are usually particularly interested in observation of the beautiful birds at nyamunskih islands. It is interesting to walk through the different cultural and natural sites that make an unforgettable impression.