Cycling in Lithuania

4 curated Cycling spots in Lithuania, each with its own note and source.

Anykščiai

Utena · Best time: May–Sep · Beginner

A 14.4 km walking and cycling trail runs along the left bank of the Šventoji from the tower of St Matthew's Church through the Anykščiai forest, partly unpaved and over wooden boardwalks. A right-bank stretch links the weir to the footbridge, unpaved and noticeably harder to ride.

Sources: Šeimos gidas

Kurische Nehrung

Klaipėda · Best time: May–Sep · Beginner

A 52 km cycle route runs from Klaipėda via Juodkrantė, Pervalka and Preila to Nida, split into four stages: 21 km, 16.5 km, 5.5 km and 9 km. Birdwatching towers stand beside the path between Pervalka and Nida, and every village has a bike rental.

Sources: Tourismusinformation Neringa (visitneringa.com)

Nida / Kurische Nehrung Süd

Klaipėda · Best time: May–Sep · Beginner

Nida is the end point of the Curonian Spit's 52 km cycle route; the final leg from Preila is 9 km. Birdwatching towers stand right beside the path on the stretch between Pervalka and Nida, and bikes can be rented in the village.

Sources: Tourismusinformation Neringa (visitneringa.com)

Vilnius

Vilnius · Best time: May–Sep · Beginner

Cycling routes lead into the regional parks inside the city, over hills and through forest. Bikes come from several local rental providers and from the CycloCity bike-share.

Sources: Go Vilnius (offizielle Tourismusagentur der Stadt Vilnius), Vilnius Marathon

Without a dedicated Cycling note yet, listed on the country page: Aukštaitija Nationalpark, Dzūkija Nationalpark, Žemaitija Nationalpark / Plateliai-See.

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