Merkinė Observation Tower – Merkinė Hillfort loop from Nemunas River

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Alytus County

Merkinė Observation Tower – Merkinė Hillfort loop from Nemunas River

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5.0

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Merkinė Observation Tower – Merkinė Hillfort loop from Nemunas River

00:59

3.57km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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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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977 m

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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1.02 km

Boat in a Tree

Highlight • Monument

1.94 km

Swing in Dzūkija National Park

Highlight • Structure

Do you have to sit on it

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2.08 km

View from Merkine Mound

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot for lunch

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2.13 km

Merkinė Hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the best view points in Lithuenia :)

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2.32 km

View of the River in Dzūkija National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Definitely go up! The view is worth it...there is a restaurant next door

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2.88 km

Old Jewish Cemetery

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The old Jewish cemetery is a reminder of the once large Jewish community of Merkinė. Between the old gravestones, it becomes visible how strongly Jewish life shaped the town for …

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3.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.37 km

1.22 km

494 m

451 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.53 km

1.37 km

313 m

210 m

153 m

Elevation

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Sunday 1 November

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Merkinė Observation Tower – Merkinė Hillfort loop from Nemunas River

Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Merkinė

Merkinė Observation Tower

Boat in a Tree

Swing in Dzūkija National Park

View from Merkine Mound

Merkinė Hillfort

View of the River in Dzūkija National Park

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