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Alytus County

Merkinė Hillfort – Merkinė Observation Tower loop from Nemunas River

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Lithuania

Alytus County

Merkinė Hillfort – Merkinė Observation Tower loop from Nemunas River

Moderate

4.0

(6)

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Merkinė Hillfort – Merkinė Observation Tower loop from Nemunas River

02:58

11.2km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Dzūkijos nacionalinis parkas

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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273 m

Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Merkinė

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful church with Gothic and Baroque elements and rich history

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778 m

Merkinė Hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the best view points in Lithuenia :)

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881 m

Swing in Dzūkija National Park

Highlight • Structure

Do you have to sit on it

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1.85 km

Merkinė Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The elegantly curved shape of the observation tower is impressive! The view of the Neman River is impressive too!

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1.89 km

Boat in a Tree

Highlight • Monument

10.7 km

Site of Saints Peter and Paul Church

Highlight • Monument

11.0 km

The Walls Remember

Highlight • Monument

11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.28 km

3.66 km

905 m

778 m

424 m

113 m

Surfaces

9.09 km

1.11 km

736 m

228 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Merkinė

Merkinė Hillfort

Swing in Dzūkija National Park

Merkinė Observation Tower

Boat in a Tree

Site of Saints Peter and Paul Church

The Walls Remember

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