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.