Exceptional value

The Great Nemunas Loops is a geological-hydrographical phenomenon, unique not only in Lithuania but also in Europe. The exclusive Nemunas River valley is decorated with plenty of steep exposures, slopes, ravines, and washes. There are new islands still formed in Nemunas. In the valley, there is a unique Škėvonys ridge, erosional remnants, and hollows. An incredibly beautiful Verknė River valley. The Great Loops surrounds the stands of the old forests. The early Lithuanian pine forests of Punia with its characteristic features is well known far outside the borders of Lithuania. The forests of Punia and Prienai features the highest trees in Lithuania. The area also features the Degsnė larch tree forest. Nemunas valley is rich in mounds. This national park has one of the most distinctive landscape structures in Lithuania.