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Travel Guide Lithuania Cycle routes
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Cycling in Lithuania

Lithuania can be wonderfully explored by bike. In the flat country you can make fast progress on two wheels, you can let your gaze wander far, discover historical cities on the way and cycle 100 km along the Baltic Sea coast. In the interior, cyclists are awaited by dense pine forests, mysterious swamps and wild grasslands in various shades of green. By bike you can explore the most beautiful places up close and discover places where cars are undesirable.
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Bicycle Touring · Lithuania
Curonian Loop - bicycle tour around the Curonian Lagoon
Top moderate
180.1 km
15:00 h
62 m
62 m

This 3-day bike tour takes us to the three large waters of Lithuania: the Memel, the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon as well as through a ...

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Bicycle Touring · Lithuania
Round trip through West Lithuania along the coast and through the country
Top moderate
181.2 km
12:28 h
307 m
307 m

The Samogitia region of Lower Lithuania (lit. Žemaitija) in the west of Lithuania is considered one of the most authentic regions of the country.

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Bicycle Touring · Lithuania
3 capitals – bicycle tour Lithuania Vilnius-Trakai-Kaunas
Top easy
377.7 km
26:18 h
755 m
899 m

Three capitals on a single cycle tour: from today's capital Vilnius to the historic capital Trakai and the former temporary capital Kaunas

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Bicycle Touring · Lithuania
Curonian Loop - bicycle tour around the Curonian Lagoon
Top moderate
180.1 km
15:00 h
62 m
62 m

This 3-day bike tour takes us to the three large waters of Lithuania: the Memel, the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon as well as through a ...

2
Outdooractive Editors
Bicycle Touring · Lithuania
Round trip through West Lithuania along the coast and through the country
Top moderate
181.2 km
12:28 h
307 m
307 m

The Samogitia region of Lower Lithuania (lit. Žemaitija) in the west of Lithuania is considered one of the most authentic regions of the country.

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Bicycle Touring · Lithuania
3 capitals – bicycle tour Lithuania Vilnius-Trakai-Kaunas
Top easy
377.7 km
26:18 h
755 m
899 m

Three capitals on a single cycle tour: from today's capital Vilnius to the historic capital Trakai and the former temporary capital Kaunas

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On the way in West Lithuania and at the Baltic Sea

Experienced cyclists will probably not get tired in Lithuania – the country is small and flat. So much the better for leisurely cyclists. On a cycling tour you are active and can get to know the country better. Whether alone, in good company or with a guide who knows the area – on two wheels you can get to places that are not accessible by car. The nature in Lithuania is varied, from green meadows with small hills to dense forests and wide moorlands. In between you will discover old hill forts and lookout towers – the view sweeps far across the flat country. Numerous lakes spread like blue splashes of color in the green of the forests and meadows and invite you to take leisurely round trips.
Plateliai - Žemaitijos Nacionalinis Parkas
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In the far west is the Baltic Sea. You can drive 100 km along the coast and explore the Samogitia region (lit. Žemaitija) of Lower Lithuania. The region is considered one of the most authentic in the whole country. The Samogitians were the last European pagans to be converted to Christianity. On a bicycle tour through the region, you will discover numerous sites of the old faith, but also traces of the Cold War – a museum is located at Lake Plateliai.
Round trip through West Lithuania along the coast and through the country

The Samogitia region of Lower Lithuania (lit. Žemaitija) in the west of Lithuania is considered one of the most authentic regions of the country. The tour leads through cities and landscapes.

Lake Plateliai

Lake Plateliai is located in the Žemaitija National Park and is surrounded by an impressive forest landscape. 

Cold War Museum

The museum presents the history of the Cold War in the middle of the Zemaitija National Park.

UNESCO World Heritage Curonian Spit

98 km long, at its narrowest point only 380 m wide, the Curonian Spit was formed during the last ice age. The narrow headland separates the lagoon from the Baltic Sea, forms an ideal basin for fishermen and is especially popular with tourists. A legend tells the formation by a giantess, after whom the spit is also named. 52 km of the headland belong to Lithuania, the other 46 km to Kaliningrad in Russia. Since the 1990s, the Curonian Spit has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the natural landscape is protected in a national park: kilometers of sandy beaches, spectacularly high dunes, dark pine forests and colorfully painted wooden houses in between.
Nida - Sand Dunes | Lithuania | Curonian Spit | Unique Landscape & Cultural Heritage
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By bike you can take a wonderful tour over the Curonian Spit and explore the three big waters of Lithuania: the Curonian Lagoon, the Memel and the Baltic Sea. The picturesque cycle paths lead over sand dunes and into small fishing villages. Along the route you will immerse yourself in the history of the country, explore the cities of East Prussia and the traditional regions of Lithuania Minor.
Bicycle Touring · Lithuania
Curonian Loop - bicycle tour around the Curonian Lagoon
Top moderate
180.1 km
15:00 h
62 m
62 m

This 3-day bike tour takes us to the three large waters of Lithuania: the Memel, the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon as well as through a ...

2
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By bike to the capitals

Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is a great city for cyclists. Almost the whole city is equipped with good cycle paths, which are separated from the streets by beautiful green areas. The old town is also great to explore by bike – you can see more than on foot and, unlike by car, you can get everywhere. There is of course a lot to see here, so you often have to leave your bike off to explore the architectural and cultural monuments, museums and galleries. A bike-sharing system makes it easier to explore the most important sites on two wheels.
Trakai Castle in Lithuania early morning
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In less than 30 minutes you can get out of the city into nature from anywhere in Vilnius, leave the hustle and bustle behind and visit the two former capitals of Lithuania on a bike tour. The island castle of Trakai is located in the land of lakes – almost 200 are scattered throughout the region and some of them border directly on the city like the beautiful lake Galvė. Its shores are characterized by numerous bays and the water is littered with 21 islands – a great destination for a trip. Even further west lies Kaunas, which is being embellished with a growing network of paths for cyclists. Here you can discover the interwar architecture and enjoy the panoramic views of Nemunas and Neris.
Bicycle Touring · Lithuania
3 capitals – bicycle tour Lithuania Vilnius-Trakai-Kaunas
Top easy
377.7 km
26:18 h
755 m
899 m

Three capitals on a single cycle tour: from today's capital Vilnius to the historic capital Trakai and the former temporary capital Kaunas

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Far reaching view over the country

Those who would like to go back in time and get to know Lithuania between the 18th and 20th centuries can get an idea at the Lithuanian Open Air Museum in Rumšiškės. The typical characteristics of the regions of Lithuania are recreated on an area of 195 ha. 

You can explore the diversity of Lithuania from below and also easily take a perspective from high above. Right in the capital city of Vilnius, there is a possibility to climb up to the observation deck of Gediminas Tower on Castle Hill. It is an ideal stopover to enjoy the view high above the city. If you want to go even higher, the Birštonas observation tower is the place to go. At a height of 45 meters, the platform offers a far-reaching view of the Lithuanian landscape.

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Travel Guide Lithuania Cycle routes