Public Institution "Lazdijai Tourism Information Center"

Educational hiking tour

A hike

What? Updated hiking tour "Kalniškės Battle: Must-Know +"
When? 2026-03-11
Balanced for adults, but also suitable for active children.
Where: Simnas, central square
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Goal: To touch and feel the history of the Battle of Kalniškė, the breath of the surrounding villages, and to spend active time with the family in nature.
Guide Col. Rimas Jarmalavičius
The LKA KK will give all participants of the march a Lithuanian flag.
We write down social hours for the children.
Hiking program:
1. Hikers meeting in the central square of Simnas town. Introductory briefing.
2. A walking tour from Simna with periodic stops. During the stops, an overview of the situation that developed in those areas before, during and after the battle will be provided.
3. Upon arrival at the Kalniškės Battle Memorial, there will be a short rest and the destruction of available snacks. Do not overdo it with snacks.
4. After a short rest, we will continue our hike through the forest to the Venskūnaičiai sisters' homestead, where we will explore the natural garden, have a hearty lunch, and enjoy a varied tasting.
Hiking distance: 20 km.
Capacity: The number of participants is limited to 70 participants.
Participation fee: Child - €0 (from 10 to 16 years old), adult - €5, lunch per participant with education - €10.

Dear participants, please confirm your registration by making a payment. Payment details here. Indicate "Kalniškės mūšis" in the payment destination. Important: After making the payment, send it to this e-mail: [email protected] . Confirmed participants will be marked in red. The list is here.

Please transfer the money to the Lithuanian Soldiers Association Travelers Club account.
Current account at SEB bank: LT76 7044 0600 0803 6150
Lithuanian Soldiers' Association Travelers' Club
Legal entity code: 303342955
In the payment order, in the "Purpose" column, indicate "Kalniškės mūšis" If you are paying for several people, additionally indicate for whom: Name.