Dzūkija ethnographic region.

Section 51. Lazdijai – Veisiejai.

Practical information

Length: 28 km

Duration: 7-10 h

Starting point: Lazdijai Tourism Information Center

End point: Veisiejai centre, by the Independence Monument

The course of the route: Lazdijai Tourism Information Center – Lithuanian/Polish border area – Petroškai – Veisiejai

Road surface: Mainly gravel roads, small forest roads; in populated areas – asphalt, pavement.

Difficulty: Hard

Obstacles: There may be puddles and mud on the border road in wet weather.

Danger points: Be careful when walking along the side of the road!

Good to know! To cross the Lithuanian–Polish border, valid identity documents are required. There are no shops, catering or accommodation between the starting point and end point of the route.

Alternatives: Accommodation is available only at the starting and end points of the section. If you can't go all the length of the section in one day, try negotiating transport service with the hosts of accommodations in advance.