At a little under 300 hectares, Druskininkų Miškas (Druskininkai Forest) provides plenty of opportunities for getting away from it all on foot or two wheels. A typically Eastern European paradise of predominantly pine, birch, linden and chestnut trees, although it’s not exactly a wildlife sanctuary there’s still plenty of fauna to be found including squirrels, hedgehogs and an abundance of birdlife. Popular with the locals year round, including during the autumn mushroom season, the forest features several routes to follow on foot or by bicycle during the summer and on cross-country skis when the snow is on the ground. Options for the latter include the Žvaigždžių Orbita (Orbit of the Stars), which starts at Druskonio Ežeras (Druskonis Lake) and follows a number of routes of up to 24km. For more information about routes and bicycle rental, check out the Tourist Information Centre or ask in your hotel.