Seaside resorts.

Section 68. Palanga – Latvia-Lithuania border (Šventoji).

Practical information

Length: 19 km

Duration: 4 – 6 h

Starting point: Palanga pedestrian bridge

End point: Latvia-Lithuania border

Course of the route: Palanga – Šventoji – Latvia-Lithuania border

Road surface: Mostly sandy beaches, narrow forest trails. Pavement with a hard surface in Palanga and Šventoji.

Difficulty: Easy 

Keep in mind! Accommodation needs to be booked in advance in the summer season. The accommodation closest to the border is located 2 km away from it in both directions. The state border along the coastline can be crossed at any time; hikers must always carry valid personal identification documents. There are no services available near the border.

Alternatives: From Šventoji, there is a road (later — a trail) behind the dunes that leads to the state border and can be used in heavy winds.