Leisure

Upper Šventoji Nature Trail

Daneikių k., Zarasų raj.

Upper Šventoji Nature Trail
Photos by Ramūnas Šukauskas (nesedeknamuose.lt)

Description

This distinctive 10.5 km circular route winds through meadows, forests and the scenic shores of Antalieptė Reservoir. At the start, on a hill by the water, 26 stones bear engraved names, each representing a lake submerged by the reservoir. Nearby, a seated viewpoint offers a beautiful panorama, and visitors can enjoy boat-shaped swings. Alongside the landscapes of Aukštaitija and the old cemetery and burial mounds of Galminai, the route offers an unusual attraction: at the narrowest part of Antalieptė Reservoir, walkers cross from one shore to the other using a self-operated pontoon ferry. A map board marks the start, with 7 information boards along the route. Signs with a stylised boat, additional arrows and blue paint marks on trees help you find the way.

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