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View of Trakai Castle – St. John of Nepomuk Column loop from Senieji Trakai

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Lithuania

Vilnius County

View of Trakai Castle – St. John of Nepomuk Column loop from Senieji Trakai

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View of Trakai Castle – St. John of Nepomuk Column loop from Senieji Trakai

05:54

23.0km

90m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Trakų istorinis nacionalinis parkas

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.1 km

Piliškių Lake

Highlight • Lake

Located in the heart of the Ilgelio Swamp, within the Varnikų botanical-zoological reserve, this lake offers unique natural beauty and tranquility.

My visit to Piliškių ežeras was an experience of silence and serenity. The lake, with a length of 350 meters and a width of up to 170 meters, is picturesquely nestled at a height of 150.2 meters above sea level. The shores of the lake are low and swampy, surrounded by dense bushes, creating an atmosphere of seclusion and tranquility.

One of the most fascinating features of the Piliškių ežeras is its connection to local geography and history. It once formed a single lake together with Lake Bevardžio, but today they are separated by a narrow strip of land and are slowly silting up. This change in landscape makes the lake an interesting object of study for nature lovers and geography enthusiasts.

A particular highlight is the Varnikų educational trail station on the eastern shore of the lake, which allows visitors to learn more about the local flora and fauna. As a non-draining lake, Piliškių ežeras is part of the Lake Lukos catchment area, which underlines its importance in the local ecosystem.

The Piliškių ežeras is a place where one can enjoy untouched nature and experience the peace and beauty of the Lithuanian landscape. A visit here is ideal for hikers who are looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and want to relax in the silence of nature. It is a perfect place to enjoy the tranquility, observe nature and breathe the fresh air that surrounds this special place.

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10.1 km

Varnikai Moor and Lakelets – Educational Trail

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The moor is the hardest accessible part of the trail, but it is arguably the most beautiful one with its lakelets and moorland-only plants.

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11.5 km

Varnikų miškas

Forest

12.1 km

Varnikai Nature Trail (Varnikų pažintinis takas)

Highlight • Trail

Perfect place for adventurous time in swamp

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12.2 km

Starting Point of the Varnikai Educational Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Varnikai Educational Trail is a 5km long trail that winds through the Varnikai Botanical-Zoological Reserve. It has several stops with educational signs explaining the biodiversity.

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12.3 km

Observation Deck on the Varnikai Educational Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here is a steep-sloped hollow created by a glacier, 15m deep. It's bottom lies hardly 1m above the water level of the big lakes of Trakai system. In summer, the view of the hollow is visually decreased by the overgrowth of bracken.

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14.5 km

Wooden Bridge to Trakai Island Castle

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Straight connection from Trakai to Varnikai nature's path

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15.3 km

View of Trakai Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The panoramic view is outstanding!!!

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17.2 km

St. John of Nepomuk Column

Highlight • Monument

Around 1960 St. The sculpture of John Nepomuk was removed from the chapel pillar by the Soviet authorities and thrown into the lake. Later, on the initiative of the Trakai Museum, the sculpture was found in 1961. taken to the funds of the Trakai History Museum. in 1969 the chapel pillar was restored according to the architect St. Mikulionis project, instead of St. A wooden knight sculpture uploaded by Jonas Nepomuks Sculpture. After Lithuania regained its independence, in 1990 The sculpture made by Stanislav Horn-Paplavski was restored in P. Gudyn's restoration center and placed again in the chapel pillar.

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18.2 km

ež. Luka

Lake

23.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.89 km

4.39 km

2.72 km

2.62 km

1.78 km

1.66 km

Surfaces

6.90 km

4.63 km

4.23 km

2.94 km

2.49 km

1.88 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

16°C

11°C

96 %

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View of Trakai Castle – St. John of Nepomuk Column loop from Senieji Trakai

Piliškių Lake

Varnikai Moor and Lakelets – Educational Trail

Varnikai Nature Trail (Varnikų pažintinis takas)

Starting Point of the Varnikai Educational Trail

Observation Deck on the Varnikai Educational Trail

Wooden Bridge to Trakai Island Castle

View of Trakai Castle

St. John of Nepomuk Column

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