The Puntukas Stone weighs approximately 265 tons and was moved to its current location by retreating glaciers during the last ice age.
The Treetop Walking Path is the first structure of its kind in the Baltic states, designed to offer a canopy-level view of the Anykščiai Pine Forest.
The park serves as a literary landscape, specifically preserving the settings described in the 19th-century epic poem 'The Forest of Anykščiai'.
The Šventoji River, which cuts through the park, is the longest river flowing entirely within the borders of Lithuania.
The park territory includes the site of Voruta, often cited by historians as the potential location of King Mindaugas’s castle in the 13th century.
Anykščiai Regional Park is a protected landscape area centered around the Šventoji River valley in northeastern Lithuania. The park is home to the Treetop Walking Path, an elevated structure that reaches 21 meters above the forest floor. The area contains the Puntukas Stone, which is the second-largest glacial erratic boulder in Lithuania. Historically significant sites include the literary memorial museum dedicated to poet Antanas Baranauskas located within the town. The park features diverse archaeological sites, including several historic hillforts such as the Voruta hillfort. Its geography is defined by terminal moraine hills and the deep, winding valley of the Šventoji River. Visitors can access various marked hiking trails that traverse protected forest ecosystems. The park integrates cultural heritage with natural conservation efforts across its extensive territory.
The observation deck of the Treetop Walking Path provides a panoramic view of the forest canopy and the Šventoji river valley.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe walking shoes to navigate uneven forest terrain and sandy paths.
Bring binoculars if you plan to visit the Treetop Walking Path for better wildlife observation in the canopy.
Check the park's official website for seasonal trail closures before arrival, especially after heavy rainfall.
Do not attempt to climb the Puntukas stone or remove any forest artifacts, as the site is strictly protected by law.
The Treetop Walking Path may have reduced access during severe winter storms or icy conditions.
Stay strictly on marked paths to protect sensitive forest ground cover and archaeological sites; littering is prohibited.
