Ecotrope "On the trail of the Polar Owl" (Kovdor)

The ecotrope "On the trail of the polar owl" takes place in the vicinity of the Vars hill, near the town of Kovdor. It consists of three routes: 3, 6 and 12 kilometers.

There is a bird park near the entrance to the trail. The entire route is marked with signs.

Having crossed the ridge of the Vars hill in its low decay, the trail descends into the Niskavaara canyon, passes through centuries-old pine and spruce forests, leads travelers to the Seidu Child and the labyrinth "Leading to the sources".

On the trail there is a bridge over the Fedorishchenko River, located in a picturesque and relatively dry place, which allows you to get acquainted with the vegetation of the marshes of the north "without getting your feet wet".

Plants listed in the Red Book of the Murmansk region and the Red Book of Russia (for example, lichen brioria) grow on the ecological tourist and educational trail, so try not to harm them.

Places equipped with campfires for recreation will allow travelers to relax around the campfire without disturbing the soil cover.  

Rules of behavior in natural areasDear tourists, when visiting natural areas, remember that your stay should be safe for nature.

To do this, you need to follow simple rules:

1. Do not dig up or set fire to plants;
2. Do not break tree branches;
3. Do not chase animals and do not break their homes;
4. Do not touch the chicks that have fallen out of the nest;
5. Don't dig holes;
6. Do not move off/off existing roads/trails;
7. Do not break tourist parking lots and do not light bonfires outside specially designated areas;
8. Don't leave any garbage behind;
9. Do not turn on sound amplifying devices unnecessarily;
10. Take care of our nature – the basis of life on Earth!