Cycling to the Dunes
Strenuous Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Cycling Tour of Klaipeda
See the sights and get a little exercise on an approximately 10.5 miles (17 km) tour suitable for confident bike riders. Don your helmet and set off caravan style. Cross the lagoon by ferry to the Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tool along the lagoon passing Klaipeda Yacht Club. Stop at Hagen Dune. Continue on the forest trail and cycle to s beautiful beach. Pedal on to the 19th-century Prussian military fort, now the Sea and Maritime Museum. After your return ferry ride, biking the narrow streets of Old Town.
Klaipėda - Old Town (walking tour)
Founded in 1252 by Teutonic knights under the name 'Memelburg,' Klaipėda is the oldest city in Lithuania. The influence of German design is exhibited along the cobbled streets of the Old Town and the 18th-century buildings of the crafts yard, home to the city's artisans and considered the cultural center of the area. The city's passion for statuary is on full display here, with the little boy of the famed 'Childhood's Dream' waving his hat to the passing ships alongside his canine companion. Dogs, cats and mice are immortalized in bronze alongside their human counterparts in artwork scattered throughout the city.
What you will see along the way:
The 98-kilometer gracefully curving arc of the Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage Site separates the fresh waters of the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea and is shared by both Russia and Lithuania. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2000, it is now home to many species of birds, elk and deer.
Photo Opportunity:
While in Old Town, snap a photo of 'Annchen von Tharau', the statue of the young girl who inspired a national poet to fall in love, can be found in Theatre Square.
Snack:
While admiring the beautiful beach, take a break and purchase refreshments at a nearby café (at your expense).
Points of interest
Sea Museum
Curonian Spit
Old Town Klaipeda
Schedule
Special Notes
The tour timing is fixed to the pedestrian ferry schedule. The tour can be operated on all days and in all weather conditions. Guests should be aware that there are certain inherent risks involved with any cycling excursion. A parent must accompany children under the age of 16. All guests should be comfortable using hand brakes. Sequence of stops may vary in order to prevent congestion. Helmets will be provided and must be worn. Approx. distance 17 KM approx. 10.5 miles..
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Strenuous Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Cycling Tour of Klaipeda
See the sights and get a little exercise on an approximately 10.5 miles (17 km) tour suitable for confident bike riders. Don your helmet and set off caravan style. Cross the lagoon by ferry to the Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tool along the lagoon passing Klaipeda Yacht Club. Stop at Hagen Dune. Continue on the forest trail and cycle to s beautiful beach. Pedal on to the 19th-century Prussian military fort, now the Sea and Maritime Museum. After your return ferry ride, biking the narrow streets of Old Town.
Klaipėda - Old Town (walking tour)
Founded in 1252 by Teutonic knights under the name 'Memelburg,' Klaipėda is the oldest city in Lithuania. The influence of German design is exhibited along the cobbled streets of the Old Town and the 18th-century buildings of the crafts yard, home to the city's artisans and considered the cultural center of the area. The city's passion for statuary is on full display here, with the little boy of the famed 'Childhood's Dream' waving his hat to the passing ships alongside his canine companion. Dogs, cats and mice are immortalized in bronze alongside their human counterparts in artwork scattered throughout the city.
What you will see along the way:
The 98-kilometer gracefully curving arc of the Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage Site separates the fresh waters of the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea and is shared by both Russia and Lithuania. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2000, it is now home to many species of birds, elk and deer.
Photo Opportunity:
While in Old Town, snap a photo of 'Annchen von Tharau', the statue of the young girl who inspired a national poet to fall in love, can be found in Theatre Square.
Snack:
While admiring the beautiful beach, take a break and purchase refreshments at a nearby café (at your expense).
Points of interest
Sea Museum
Curonian Spit
Old Town Klaipeda
Schedule
Special Notes
The tour timing is fixed to the pedestrian ferry schedule. The tour can be operated on all days and in all weather conditions. Guests should be aware that there are certain inherent risks involved with any cycling excursion. A parent must accompany children under the age of 16. All guests should be comfortable using hand brakes. Sequence of stops may vary in order to prevent congestion. Helmets will be provided and must be worn. Approx. distance 17 KM approx. 10.5 miles..