Dūkštos educational trail — Attraction in Vilnius County

Probably and likely one of the most beautiful trails/cognitive paths in the entire country. Neris Regional Park direction very accurately call it their gem. The trail is only some 5km long, but offers a wide variety of sights: stupendous hill forts, beautiful greenery, ruins of a mill house, ruins of a river dam, river outcrops, old giant oaks and oak groves, “the only mountain river in Lithuania”, a stretch of the river full of balancing stone piles, giant boulders in the river, steep slopes, deep valleys, lovely rest stops and fantastic vistas. I went there in the fall and can be sure that the fall is the best time to take the trail - the already beautiful views are even more beautiful on a sunny day when colourful leaves seem to shine. The trail isn’t difficult, but not an easy one: expect steep slopes and quite a few stairs; it might be difficult for seniors or kids. However, if you take your time, you’ll make it and you’ll absolutely love it. Not only you’ll enjoy beautiful nature, but also learn quite a bit about Lithuanian history thanks to the gorgeous hill forts and the info plaques that the park has prepared and put along the trail. Highly recommend...

The trail is 5km long loop. It is going through Dūkšta river valley and hills around it. There are 3 ancient castle hills (no castles there), some 100+ year old oaks and overall also some good views. Trail has quite a bit of stairs in it (in some spots not in the best quality - couple lose and broken steps), we went on a dry and sunny day, but on wet day the trail could be quite muddy. Short part of it is also on asphalt. Biggest surprise was Sweet Love cafe being just next to Karmazinu piliakalnas. We stopped for a bit to have a bite, lovely vibes there. You can take dog with you in this hike as always you need to take care and as a lot of people are hiking there, wouls suggest to have the dog on the leash most if not all of the time.

Overall the trail is good for hiking, has some scenery, chill spots and is +/-...

Great place, stunning views. Not suitable for a stroller/wheelchair, and no surprise - as they say, it's one of the most complicated trails in Lithuania. Lots of steep wooden steps. Half of the trail runs along the river Dūkšta, hence you enjoy the sound of torrential water. The trail is marked, so no threat to get lost. Lots of informative boards making the visit educational. Beautiful mounds -one higher than another, old oak groves. Loved the place and trail - I even think it's greater than Kernave. Highly recommend. ❤ Just be ready to spend 3 hours for 5 km and... (that's the only downside, but I hope it's solved during the...