Belmont is the second largest park in Belarus, covering 62 hectares. Founded in the mid-18th century, the ancient park complex was developed by various owners, fell into disrepair several times, and was then rebuilt, taking on slightly different forms. Originally a large residence with a majestic two-story palace and an Italianate park, it was laid out in late Baroque style in the 1760s and 1770s.

In the following century, the palace and park complex was absorbed by a landscape layout with distinct Romantic features. Despite the destruction, accretions, and neglect of the park, the general features of its layout can still be discerned, some compositional elements are prominent, the water system, although virtually non-functional, has been preserved, and there is a high-quality stand of trees.

The park is located on a high, hilly terrace with a large change in terrain (the name “Belmont” itself means “beautiful mountain” in French). Unique mature stands of artificial origin, formed within the park over the past two centuries, are crucial for preserving the region’s biodiversity. Highly productive stands of maple, linden, ash, and spruce, 110 to 140 years old, are among the most valuable and rare forests not only of the National Park but also of the Belarusian Lake District.

Stop №1 provides general information about the Belmont Park Ecological Trail and its display sites.

Stops №2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, and 15 provide information about the diversity of Belmont Park’s flora. The biological and ecological characteristics, occurrence and distribution ranges of plant species, and their conservation status are described.

Stop №4 provides information about the history of the Belmont Park estate and park.

Stop №5 provides information about the hydrological system of Belmont Park, designed to fill and maintain artificial reservoirs, as well as for land reclamation and flow regulation within the park.

Stops №7 and 9 provide information about the diversity of tree, shrub, and arboreal species in Belmont Park.

Stop №12 offers information on dendrochronology, the art of determining the age of trees.

Admission is free.