Public Institution "Lazdijai Tourism Information Center"

Cognitive - experiential hiking tour "220 steps along the path of Emilia Pliaterytė"

A hike
While traveling, we will not only spend our time actively, but also complete fun cognitive tasks, get to know the places Emilija Pliaterytė visited, and learn more about her life.
October 16, 2026
9:30 a.m. – start of the hike. Meeting at the Vainežeris Manor, near the sculpture of Emilia Pliaterytė.
10:00 a.m. – start at the Vainežeris manor house “Okopka”. From here we will sail about ⁓ 4 km by boat.
11:30 a.m. – young shooters and other willing hikers join the shorter ⁓ 5 km hiking route.
2:30 p.m. – Tribute to Emilia Pliaterytė at the old Kapčiamiestis cemetery.
3:00 p.m. – finish at the Kapčiamiestis Emilija Pliaterytė Museum (Taikos St. 11, Kapčiamiestis), where a theatrical presentation of Emilija Pliaterytė's personality will await the walkers.
Hike length: about 9 km.
Duration: about 5 hours.
Participation is free. The number of participants is limited.
Pre-registration is required:
Tel. +370 633 30102; +370 644 16799.
Registration will be open until October 9th.

We recommend that you bring comfortable, hiking-appropriate footwear and waterproof clothing, a picnic basket for refreshments, and a bottle of drinking water.