Water Route along the River Minija (I-VII segments). Raguviškiai-Pikteikiai-Lapiai-Kvietiniai-Gargždai-Dovilai-Ketvergiai-Dituva-Priekulė-Lankupiai-Sakučiai-Minija.
Distance: ~ 120 km
Duration: various segments can be chosen
Difficulty: II Category
Route Description: The River Minija is one of the biggest rivers in the western part of Samogitia. It is also one of the most rapid, most rifted and most interesting water arteries for tourists. The river originates in the very highlands of Samogitia and ends in the flat lowland of the seacoast. Tourists choosing water travel get a unique chance to get acquainted not only with distinctive Samogitia landscape but also with its unique cultural heritage. It is recommended to choose the River Minija for traveling during the months of May and June. Special guide Water route on the Minija River have been issued for tourists, which helps to get quicker orientation in the bed of the river and not to miss interesting sites.
Sightseeing: Stone with Devil’s footprint, Fortification of the Russian Army-dzots, Gargždai Town Park, Šernai Oak, Geologic Monument A Stone – Mushroom, Forest Museum Stork, Priekulė Town, Writer I. Simonaitytė’s Memorial Museum, Kliošai Park, King Wilhelm’s Channel, Technical Monument - Lankupiai Lock, J. Gižas Homestead in Dreverna, Minija Village, Ventė Cape.
Extreme Water Route in the River Žvelsa (during the months of November-March). Lapiai - Žvelsėnai.
Distance: ~13 km
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: III Category
Route Description: This route is designated for water sports professionals, as the fast flowing, winding river bed, which is also full of natural obstacles requires experience and stamina. In the summer time the River Žvelsa becomes shallow, and only during the rainy autumn or winter seasons it reaches its maximum height; therefore, this river becomes similar to fast flowing rivers.
Additional information: sailing along the river Žvelsa is organized by a businessman Gintautas Rusteika, who provides the tourists with all necessary equipment and escorts to the hike.
A Two-day Hike in Ten-seat Canoes.
Day I route: Priekulė - Lankupiai - King Wilhelm’s Channel - Dreverna.
Day II route: Dreverna – Nagliai Nature Reserve - Juodkrantė - Dreverna -Svencelė - Dreverna.
Distance: ~50 km
Duration: 2 days
Difficulty: I Category
Route Description: it is an easy combined route in ten-seat canoes along the River Minija, full of pleasant impressions and new experiences; recreational sailing in fishing boats in the Curonian Lagoon to enjoy unique natural beauty of the Curonian Spit is also possible. Also, tourists can expect to have a fun-ride along the seacoast in an ancient carriage of horses.
Sightseeing: Priekulė Town, Writer I.Simonaitytė’s Memorial Museum, Vingis Park, Technological Monument – Lankupiai Lock, King Wilhelm’s Channel, the Old Dreverna and Svencelė Fishermen’s Villages, The Kurėnai builder J. Gižas’s Homestead, Nagliai Nature Reserve and the Curonian Spit protected by the UNESCO.
Water tourism inventory rent
Various routes along the Rivers Minija and Veiviržas, water tourism inventory for rent and sale all transportation services.
Gintautas Rusteika, Homestead "Prie šaltinio", Lapiai village.
Tel.: +370 610 32 237
Email: priesaltinio@gmail.com
Milita Valčiukienė, "Baidarių centras" Ltd., Dauparai city.
Tel.: +370 698 82 700
Email: milita@baidare.com
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