Battle of Kalniškė: What you need to know

Hello, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts!

On the occasion of Lithuanian Armed Forces Day, the Lithuanian Soldiers' Association (LKA) Travelers' Club invites you to an exclusive hiking tour "Kalniškės Battle: Must-Know +". This is a great opportunity not only to spend an active day in nature with your family, but also to come into direct contact with our history.

The most important information:

• When: November 28, 2026 (Saturday), 10:00 a.m.
• Where: Simnas, central square (Vytauto st. 51)
• Distance: ~15 km (balanced for adults, but also manageable for active children)
• Trekking guide: Col. Rimantas Jarmalavičius
• Number of participants: limited to 70 people
  Hiking program:

1. Meeting: We will gather in the central square of Simnas town, where an introductory briefing will take place.
2. Educational hike: we will move from Simnas with periodic stops. During the stops, Col. R. Jarmalavičius will review the historical situation before, during and after the Battle of Kalniškės.
3. Refreshment: upon reaching the Kalniškė Battle Memorial, we will rest for a while and have some snacks.
4. Lunch and education: we will continue our hike through the forest to the Venskūnaičiai sisters' homestead. Here we will be introduced to the natural garden, a hearty lunch, a tasting, and a sutartinės circle with Skaidra Jančaite.

Price and registration:

• The hike is free (for children aged 10 to 16 and adults – €0).
• Lunch at the homestead with education and tasting – €10 per person.
• How to register:
  1. Fill out the registration form here: https://lkekeliaautojai.lt/butina-zinoti-kalniskes-musis-22
  2. Make a payment transfer (€10 for lunch) to the account of the LKA Travelers' Club (code: 303342955, SEB: LT76 7044 0600 0803 6150). Be sure to indicate in the purpose: Support for the activities of the LKA KK .
  3. Send a copy of the order by e-mail: [email protected] (only upon receipt of confirmation will your registration be finally confirmed).

What to bring with you:
Comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for the hike and weather conditions, warm tea and a sandwich for yourself and a friend.

See you on the hike!
LKA Travelers' Club