Teiču Nature Reserve was established in 1982. It is characterized by forest and mash flora of Eastern Latvia. The total area is 19,779 ha, and the most of it, i.d. 13,681 ha or 69%, is covered with a massive of muss marsh, which is one of the largest and most pristine marshes of this kind in the Baltics. In total, 688 flowering plants and fern species (38 protected) and 217 moss species (24 protected) have been observed here. Administratively, Teiču Nature Reserve is located in the territory of three regions - Madona, Varakļāni and Krustpils.
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* Excursion along the Sildu trail Length: 3,5 km; infrastructure: footbridges, parking, place for recreation, information stand. Location: Madona region, Mētriena district in Sildas.
* 27 m high watchtower. Location: Krustpils region, Atašiene district, Kristakrūgs, near the road Jekabpils – Rezekne. The tower may be visited without previous reservation or guide.
*Bird and animal watching tours. Guide - Dainis Tučs, tel. 26528739.