Throughout this section, the Forest Trail leads along paths and small country gravel roads on the right bank of the Nemunas. Beautiful landscapes with views of the river, riverside meadows and small villages. The destination of the section – the Vilkija ferry can be seen from afar on the banks of the Nemunas. Opposite the ferry there is a centre of the small-town with a church. In the second half of the summer, the Nemunas meadows bloom in yellow and blue flowers. It is worth trying a round-trip ferry, because such a vehicle is preserved in only a few places in the Baltic States.
Practical information
Length: 14 km
Duration: 4 – 5 h
Starting point: Kulautuva, V. Augustausko street
End point: Vilkija ferry across the Nemunas
The course of the route: Kulautuva – Paštuva – Brūžė – Vilkija
Road surface: Small country roads with gravel pavement, trails, in a small section – asphalt.
Difficulty: Easy
Obstacles: In wet weather, there may be wet spots and puddles on some sections of the route.
Alternatives: It is worth visiting the town of Vilkija, which offers spectacular views of the Nemunas valley.
Nature
Kulautuva has long been known for its pine forests, parks and beach. In 1935, businessman R. Polovinskis built a hotel here with a restaurant, games rooms, tennis courts, playgrounds and fountains. On weekends, by the number of summer residents, which reached 5 thousand, Kulautuva was second only to the Baltic seaside resort of Palanga. The Lithuanian elite, guests from Western Europe, America, Argentina and other countries came to Kulautuva. The microclimate here is especially healthy. Fresh pine air helps to recover from fatigue, stress and regain strength. In Kulautuva, mineral water rich in microelements is extracted from the depths of the earth.
Tourism information:
- Kaunas district Tourism and Business Information Center
Address: Pilies takas 1, Raudondvaris, Kaunas district; Phone: +370 37548118; Website: www.kaunorajonas.lt
More information about the route (accommodation, catering, shops, map, GPX coordinates) - https://baltictrails.eu/en/forest/day/143
