Although the weather outside the window is not the best, let’s dream how many interesting activities we can do when the weather warms up. One of the great ideas is to travel around Lithuania by bicycle. You have got acquainted with the most interesting places that we recommend to visit in Samogitia (Zemaitija) region, so today we present our second route around the Samogitia region.🇱🇹💙

Direction: Seaside – Samogitia

Train:

Vilnius – Klaipeda 06:00 – 10:08

Klaipeda – Plunge 07:50 – 08:49

Telsiai – Vilnius 19:09 – 22.31

Ferry:

Uostadvaris – Nida 9:30 – 11:00

Cycling route:

Day 1:

Klaipeda – Rusne

68 km

Early in the morning, we are taking a train from Vilnius to Klaipeda. From Klaipeda, we will ride to Rusne by bicycle. Overnight stay in Rusne.

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Day 2:

Rusne – Nida – Klaipeda

65 km

From Rusne we will take a ferry to Nida, where we will cycle on a bicycle road around Neringa. Overnight stay in Klaipeda.

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Day 3:

Plunge-Plateliai

35 km

In the morning we will take a train to Plunge. Overnight stay next to the Plateliai lake.

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Day 4:

Telsiai, return to Vilnius

30 km

We will start a day by cycling by bicycle to Telšiai. In the evening we will return to Vilnius by train.

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-The total distance by bicycle is about 320 km.

-The route consists of non-busy roads, bicycle roads, paved roads, forest paths and gravel roads.

-Route level – medium 

We recommend choosing touring or hybrid bikes for this route. When riding a bicycle, it is mandatory to wear a helmet and a reflective vest (or bicycles must have flashlights).

We recommend visiting:

  • Dreverna Observation Tower
  • Kintai Observation Tower
  • Wilhelm’s Channel
  • Uostadvaris
  • The Curonian Spit
  • Vente Cape
  • Silute
  • Klaipeda
  • Nida
  • Plateliai Lake
  • Plungė Manor Homestead
  • Cold War Museum
  • Telsiai
  • Zemaitija National Park

If you are interested or require additional information or recommendations on accommodation and restaurants during this tour, please contact us on +370 618 45727