Travel Around Anykščiai Regional Park!

TRAVEL AROUND ANYKŠČIAI REGIONAL PARK!

Anyksčiai Regional Park was established on 24 September 1992 to preserve, use, and manage the most valuable natural and cultural heritage of Northeaster Highlands. The total area of the park is 15159 ha. To preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the park, 1 nature reserve, 4 landscape reserves, 4 geo- morphological reserves. 3 botanical reserves, 1 telmological reserve, 4 hydrographic and 1 urban reserve were distinguished.

Once walking here you found your eyes would ache: Thefores would your soul so merry make, Your hear so glad you wondered in surprise: Where am I - in a wood or Paradise? Antanas Baranauskas

1 EXCEPTIONAL VALUE OF ANYKŠČIAI REGIONAL PARK

Anykščiai Regional Park (ARP) is unimaginable without the Forest of Anykščiai praised by Baranauskas A., Puntukas Stone, Biliūnas J. “Laimės žiburys” (“The Light of Happiness”), Rubikiai Lake, Voruta Mound and many other objects of natural and cultural heritage. Recently, the unique complex of The Treetop Wal- king Path has been opened for visitors.

Landscape Nature has generously endowed APR with plenty of colours and shapes. Here you can find Šventoji River valley which has been scoured during glacial period, furrowed by old river beds and thermokarst lakes. Scattered around are landforms, gullies, and erosion cirque of Kurkliai. Here calmly rustling stretches the famous forest of Anykščiai with floodplains of Šventoji River and small quagmire-type lake Budragaidis surrounded by the forest. In the troughs between the hills stretches the magnificent lakes of Rubikiai-Musejus with small islands here and there. Also, there are old valley of Anykšta and Virinta.

Inanimate nature In the landscape reserve of the forest of Anykščiai, lays the second in size boulder stone in Lithuania called Puntukas Stone, and whispers the largest in the country freshwater spring called the Queens Quagmire. In the exposures of Vetygala, Varius and others, one can observe layers of quartz sand which is very characteristic to Anykščiai region. In the Rubikiai lake located in the regional park there are 16 islands with very interesting na- mes, such as Pertako, Bučinė, Varnagrotė, Česnakinė, Liepinė, Didžioji, etc.

Live nature More than 30 plants registered in the Lithuanian Red Book can be found in the park. Here you can also find protected broadleaf and mixed forest communities with oak, ash tree, spruce, and maple which serve as a shelter for rare plant species.

Common sundew

The Treetop Walking Path

2 J. Biliūnas grave “Laimės žiburys”

Higher Lithuanian homestead in Niūronys

Cultural heritage Anykščiai was the homeland for famous Lithuanian writers Baranauskas A., Biliūnas J., Vienuolis-Žukauskas A. The preserved authentic granary still reminds about the work by Baranauskas A. This granary was the place where the famous piece by Baranauskas “The Forest of Anykščiai” was born. Near the granary stands the house-museum of Vienuolis- Zukauskas A. On the Liudiskių Hill, stands the 14 metres high tomb monument called The Light of Happiness for the writer Biliūnas J.; to reach this monument one must climb 90 steps. In Anykščiai region, the following objects of cultural heritage are preserved: the only one in Lithuania Horse Museum, more than a hundred years old narrow-gauge railway train, bas-reliefs of the pilots Darius S. and Girėnas S. carved on the Puntukas Stone, and the most explored in Lithuania Šeimyniškėliai (Voruta) Mound. Some sources claim there used to stand the Voruta Castle of the King Mindaugas. In the centre of the city of Anykščiai, you can find the highest in Lithuania two-tower church of St. Matthew.

Exceptional events, live traditions Every year, an exceptional traditional festival called “Bėk bėk, žirgeli” is arranged in Niū- ronys village. During this festival people can admire not only beautiful horses but also take a look to their saddlery, harnesses and springless carriages called lineika decorated with home woven horsecloths. We offer to explore the objects of natural and cultural heritage by traveling following land and water routes. In this book, you will find 3 hiking routes, 4 cycling routes, 3 water routes, and 2 car routes. The most of the routes starts at the ARP visitors centre. We suggest visiting this centre before starting your trip. The employees of the ARP centre will introduce you to the park rules, help to plan your trip, and answer to your questions.

3 ANYKŠČIAI REGIONAL PARK

Cafe, Bus Resting place Beach restaurant station

Bicycle Catering Information Campsite Shop stand rental services

Rural Pier, boat Accommodation The Narrow- tourism rental services Gauge Railway homestead station 4 RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR IN NATURE

Use motor vehicles only on roads. Park them on roadsides, parking lots, at least 25 meters from water bodies. AVOID driving on the grass or forest floor.

FISHING requires fishing permit or fishing license (in leased or private water bodies). REMEMBER: sailing in water bodies is only allowed when using small water vehicles.

When collecting herbal plants, leave at least one third of blossoms for seeds to ma- ture. Do not destroy non-edible fungi or plants - they are also a part of nature and animal food. REMEMBER: What is beautiful in nature is often rare. Do not pick plants - take pictu- res of them instead.

SET UP CAMPS only in the sites marked as campsites. Here you are allowed to pitch your tents, and kindle fires. REMEMBER: there are quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Stoke your fires only in marked and specially set up sites. When such fireplaces are absent, use portable grills. Collect only dry wood for your fireplaces, trees belong to the owners of the forest. Do not stoke fires during drought periods when the rate of forest fires is 4 to 5. REMEMBER: having noticed a fire, call emergency number 112.

DO NOT MAKE NOISE: loud music, shouting, fireworks, engine sounds, shooting are unusual sounds in nature. They frighten animals and push them out of their habitations. REMEMBER: noise is especially dangerous for nesting birds and cubbing animals.

Do not harm the environment by your hygiene routines. Use environment-friendly means only: laundering soap, baking soda, vinegar, salt and ash. Pour the dirty water away from water bodies. REMEMBER: the majority of synthetic chemical compounds are harmful and accumu- late in living organisms.

Use a shovel. When dealing with your natural issues, use the cat’s method: dig out a pit, defecate, and fill the pit up. REMEMBER: even odorless and undyed toilet paper needs a year to disintegrate in nature.

COLLECT AND TAKE your rubbish with you. Food waste and packaging attract wild animals and may become a cause of their death. REMEMBER: Burning of plastic, colored, and film-covered packaging is harmful due to emission of toxic chemical compounds.

TAKE CARE of your dogs. Do not allow your dogs to run unleashed. They might da- mage habitations, or injure young animals, or other visitors. REMEMBER: you are required to collect your pet droppings.

5 Exposition of the Anykščiai Regional Park Visitors’ Centre

6 Anykščiai Regional Park VisitorS’ Centre

Anykščiai Regional Park Visitors’ Centre provides information on the places of interest in the park, rules of visiting the park, and organize educational activity. The Visitors’ Cen- tre hosts a modern exposition instroducing protected natural and cultural treasures of the park. In the interactive maps of the regional park, you will find detailed information about the sanctuaries in the park and the reserve, places of interest s well as land and water routes. Sitting on cushioned “stones”, you will have a possibility to take a tour to the Anykščiai region and its history watching cartoons, documentaries, and other video records, listening to legents and stories as well as excerpts from the works of literary classics with the origin in Anykščiai. The main theme of the exposition is the natural and cultural heritage revealed by plenty of of literary works.

Opening hours: May - Septmber I-IV 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., V 8:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m., VI 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., October - April. I-IV 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., V 8:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Coordinates (WGS) 55.529391, 25.119902.

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1 Baranauskas A. and Vienuolis-Žukauskas A. Memorial Museum In the Memorial House-Museum of a Wri- ter of the first half of 20th century Antanas Vienuolis-Žukauskas (1882-1957), you will have a chance to see the writer’s authentic domestic and creative space. Aside in the garden there is the tomb of Vienuolis A. The museum also houses Antanas Baranauskas (1835-1902) Little Granary built in 1826. It is the first memorial museum in Lithuania. During summer of 1858 to 1859, the poet wrote the poem “The Forest of Anykščiai” (Lithuanian: “Anykščių šilelis”), an anthem to the past of Lithuania, in this small granary. Created under the eaves, it is one of the best known Lithuanian literary works. Nowa- days authentic furniture, household items, and books of A. Baranauskas and his family are being kept and displayed here. Opening hours: July - August I-VII 9:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m., September - June I-VII 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Coordinates (WGS) 55.527005, 25.097754.

2 The Memorial Homestead-Museum of Jonas Biliūnas The museum founded at the homestead of J. Biliūnas 50 years ago is an authentic witness of the writer’s streams of creativity. Here you will feel the spirit of late 19th century. At the exposition of homestead one can find items of Biliūnai family, writer’s books and photos. Also, wood carvings of folk artists on the motifs of J. Biliūnas literary works are scattered around. Opening hours: May - October. I-VII 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., November - April II-VI 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Coordinates (WGS) 55.570803, 25.093730.

8 3 The Memorial House-Museum of Writer Bronė Buivydaitė Located in the old town of Anykščiai, near the church, the memorial house-museum of poet, play-writer and children’s author Bronė Buivydaitė (pen name Tyrų Duktė) conveys the spirit of life and works of the early 20th c. Lithuanian lyric. Among the writer’s relics in the house you can feel the mood of the times of her characters. Alongside the house there are sculpture and flower garden being designed.

Opening hours: May - October II-IV 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., November - April I-V 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Coordinates (WGS) 55.523296, 25100756.

4 Horse Museum The only horse museum in Lithu- ania was established in 1987 under the initiative of agronomist Petras Vasinauskas (1906-1995). The collection of exhibits in the museum reveals the significance of horse in the history of Lithuanian agriculture and culture. The exhibition of the museum is scattered in eight buildings, where various agricultural tools, blacksmithing tools, bags and horse pulled vehicles (bričkelė, lineika, važelis) from different places of Lithuania are exhibited. Besides, expositions of rural crafts are being expanded. Here works weaver and bread baker, blacksmith, and a wood carver. Visitors can ride a horse or get into a horse-carriage and take a ride in the territory of the museum, or to swing on a swing set.

Operating hours: May - August I-VII 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., September - April I-VII 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Coordinates (WGS) 55.573441, 25.086087.

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5 Angel Museum The first and only Angel Mu- seum in Lithuania was founded in Anykščiai on 22 July 2010 displaying the collection of angels donated by culturo- logist Beatričė Kleizaitė-Va- saris. The collection contains 109 painted, wooden, ceramic, glass, and other types of angels. Operating hours: May - June I-VII 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; July - August I-V 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., VI-VII 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; September - October I-V 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., VI-VII 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; November - April I-IV 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., V 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Coordinates (WGS) 55.524178, 25.102075.

6 The Narrow-Gauge Railway Museum The Narrow-Gauge Railway Mu- seum at the 100 years-old Anykš- čiai Railway Station displays exposition of architecture, technology and history of Anykščiai region representing the spirit of the past 20th century. Locomotive Kukushka, other narrow gauge railway rolling stock, tools for signalling and many other exhibits displayed in this museum tell about how people used Narrow gauge locomotive “Kukusha” trains for traveling. At the station you will see the waiting room and station chef cabinet from the times of interwar Lithuania. Visitors are also allowed to try functioning exhibits: manual railcar and a rail tricycle. Museum operating hours: May - October I-VII 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., November - April - upon prior arrangement. Coordinates (WGS) 55.532739, 25.108595.

10 OBSERVATION PLACES

7 The Treetop Walking Path It is the only path in the Baltic states that gives an opportunity to take a view of the landscape from tree crown tops. The path is approximately 300 m in length and is gradually rising to the height of 21 m. While walking along the path one can enjoy breat- htaking views. More caurageous visitors can climb even higher - to the 35 metres high tower revealing the beauty of the forest of Anykščiai, the curves of the river Šventoji, and the surrounding plains. Near the crown path, there is an information centres with the exhibition telling about what is growing and live in the forest of Anykščiai. Those willing to know more aboout the pinewood praised by Antanas Baranauskas, and its biological diversity, can take a guide while walking the path. Taking a walk along the The Treetop Walking Path during different seasons of the year will give a possibility to observe reflection of seasonal cycle in nature. The tower is adapted to disabled who are able to use an elevator.

Operating hours: daily 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Coordinates (WGS) 55.484978, 25.060241.

11 OBSERVATION PLACES

8 Observation Tower in Bijeikiai village The tower stands on Bijeikiai mound that is at 163 m above sea level. 15 metres high observation deck reveals spectacular prospect of the lakes Rubikiai and Dusynas, towers of three churches (Debeikiai, Leliūnai and Alan- ta), Bijeikiai Mound, and Storiai Hill.

Coordinates (WGS) 55.485534, 25.261263.

9 Observation deck in the tower of Anykščiai Church of Apostle Evangelist St. Matthew This church stands out from other Lithuanian churches not only by its height (the highest Lithuanian neo- gothic two-tower church: 79 m) but also by its observation deck in the tower at the height of 33 metres. After climbing 186 steps one can take a view of magnificent panoramic of Anykščiai surrounding, and learn about the history of the church and the surrounding area. During summer, visitors can look around the more distant vicinities with the help of a monocle.

Operating hours: May - October I-VII 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., November - April I-IV 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., V-VI 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Coordinates (WGS) 55.524178 25.102075.

12 STONES

10 STONE PUNTUKAS Natural and cultural heritage - Stone Puntukas - is located in the Anykščiai wood’s landscape reservation. This is the second largest stone in Lithuania. Pun- tukas is 6.9 m long, 6.7 m long, and 5.7 m high (1.5 m from the ground), and weighs 265 tons. It is a Rapakivi granite (structural variety of granite) clod brought by glaciers from Finland 14- 20 thousand years ago during the last glacial period. Puntukas is interesting to visitors not only as a spectacular geological monument or a mythological stone surrounded by legends, but also as a place for commemoration of the legen- dary pilots Steponas Darius and Stasys Girėnas. During German occupation, in the midsummer of 1943, sculptor Bro- nius Pundzius engraved on this stone the portraits and quotes from last wills of Lithuanian pilots Steponas Darius and Stasys Girėnas who have made through the Atlantic Ocean. In 2000, this stone was established as geological natural monument.

Coordinates (WGS) 55.484224, 25.059657.

11 Puntukas’ brother This stone is like a brother to the Stone Puntukas and if excavated it could com- pete with its brother. The stone is 6 m long, 4.7 m wide, and 1.7 high if me- asured from the ground. It is flat and impressive stone. On one side, Puntu- kas’ brother has a crack which makes it resembling a fossilized beast with its jaws opened. Puntukas’ brother is often visited as it lies in Anykščiai wood’s landscape reservation. Writer Antanas Vienuolis used to say that near the Pun- tukas’ brother there used to be ancient Lithuanian temple. In 1964, this stone was announced a natural monument, and in 1985, it was established as geological natural monument.

Coordinates (WGS) 55.509391, 25.071159.

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12 STONE OF PAVARIAI The part of the stone over ground is partly polished however not lost it roughe- ness completely. With respect to ground-surface, the stone has especially steep sides and a flat top. Boulder size (part over the land): height - 2 m, length - 4.35 m, width - 3.89 meters. The maximum hori- zontal volume is 13.8 meters. Boulders forming rocks are blackish brown granite with Biotite, also called rapakivi. In 1964, this stone was established as geological natural monument.

Coordinates (WGS) 55.565243, 25.104307.1

13 MarčiupiS STONE It is pink, oval in shape coarse- grained granite boulder. Since it lies in osier-bed most probably a large part of it is drowned in mud. The legent says there was a wedding and gromm‘s parents were not satisfied with the bride. When the newlyweds were passing the place where currently lies the stone groom‘s parents cursed the daughter-in-law and she tur- ned into a stone. Another legend says there is a stone in the stream Marčiupis that curves in Anykščiai forest from which once fell down into the water and drowned a poor violinist and his noble fiancee. In 2000, the stone was included into the list of cultural heritage of the Republic of Lithuania (list of mythological places). Coordinates (WGS) 55.506303, 25.098875.

14 MOUNDS

14 Šeimyniškėliai (Voruta) Mound This, one of the largest and most spectacular mounds in Highlands, is surrounded by two deep valleys and streems and Vorelis and Volupis. Some historians believe that it is the place where King’s Mindaugas Voruta Castle used to stand. Today, it is the most widely studied mound in Lithu- ania, and one of the most studied mounds in Eastern Baltic region. In 1990 started archeological studies of the mound. Over the 11 seasons of studies revealed various findings including individual metal, stone, pottery items, ceramic shards, approximately 1,000 animal bones, 51 pillar places, 3 burnt furnaces, residues of wooden fortifications, brass braided bracelet, crossbow arrowheads, work tools, ison and brass weights, clay pottery, silver cross pendant. Coordinates (WGS) 55.545141, 25.139923.

15 Liudiškiai Mound Studies show that in 3-5th century a wooden defense castle stood there. The forest is angraved by deep erosive hills. The mound stands on a separate hill at the highest point of the string of hills called Aruodai which forms the edge of the river Šventoji upper terrace. The top of the mound is flat and oval in shape. The mound has steep slopes that are from 6 m (in the north) to 17 m (in the south) high. In 1990, the mound was being studied by the Lithuanian Institute of History (leader Gintautas Zabiela). The section of the mound at the eastern part and slope revealed a cultural layer of up to 20 cm with remains of striped and rough pottery and clay-covered wooden blocks with stone paving on the inner side. The mound dates back to the first half of the first millennium.

Coordinates (WGS) 55.508718, 25.133876.

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16 Bijeikiai Mound This mound is an oblong hill standing in the north-south direction surrounded by the Rubikiai Lake from the western and northern part, and by the Dusynas Lake from the east part. On the nothern slope of the mound, at the eastern foothill, the used to ba an ancient settlement on the western shore of Dusynas Lake. In 1943, local residents supervised by Burbi kis primary school teacher Grigas made a section in the northern slope of the mound where revealed a cultural layer of up to 1.5 m. In 1969 and 1974, the Lithuanian Institute of History carried out exploratory archeological studies of the mound. Traces of ancient settlement were found in the south-eastern and north-western foothills, including fragments of molded pottery. The findings are kept in the Lithuanian National Museum. Coordinates (WGS) 55.488637, 25.265419.

17 PiliakalniS MOUND The mound has sloping sides, only the slope facing the lake is quite steep and approximately 8 metres high. The top of the mound is not clearly defined and merges with the sloping sides. It is oval in shape and oblong to the north-western and south- eastern direction. The mound has been disrupted by tilling and starts to accrete. In 2003, a stone monument was erected on the top of the mound. The mound was explored by the Lithuanian Ins- titute of History in 1969, and by Scientific Methodological Board in 1974. The mound dates back to the early first millenium. Coordinates (WGS) 55.518251, 25.297403.

16 18 BuivydAI MOUND The mound dates back to the mid first mil- lelium and early second millenium. For the south, east and west it is surrounded by deep spring valley, and from the north there are arable fields. The slopes are steep and reaches 13 m. The top of the mound used to be tilled, and eventually overgrown with trees that were cut out in the early 21 century. In 1969, the Lithuanian Institute of History carried out exploratory archeological studies of the mound (leader A. Tautavičius). During the studies, fragments of molded striped pottery were found at the top of the mound, and remains of stone paving inside the mound. The territory of the mound was additional explored in 1975 and 1982, and in 1999, the mound was cleaned from bushes by local residents. Coordinates (WGS) 55.461834, 25.317679.

1 9 PalataviS MOUND The top of the mound is almost round, 30-33 m in diameter, with slightly protuberant centre. On the north-western edge of the top, from the side of the eminence that was not used for the mound, there is a half-moon shaped ram- part with sinking sides. The steep slopes of the mound reaches up to 15 m. The mound was discovered in 1997 following the information collected by the researcher in regional studies Raimundas Guobis. During the same year, when exploring the mound, archeologist Gintautas Zabiela found grey cultural layer at certain parts of the top of the mound with burnt stones, and 3 metal articles with the help of metal detec- tor. Judging from the outside and archeological findings, Palatavis mound dates back to the 13-14 century. Based on writen resources, it relates to Mindaugas’ Latava castle where he issued two donation deeds in 1253 and 1260. Since the deed issued in 1253 was for the oc- casion of coronation, the mound also relates to the place of Mindaugas coronation. Coordinates (WGS) 55.58272, 25.0128.

20 RubikiAI MOUND This mound stands on Pertakas (Piliakalnis) island located 60 m from the northern bank of Rubikiai lake, on the hill protruding in the sout- heastern part. The top of the mount is oval in shape, and oblong to the north-easterm and south-western direction, 27 × 18 m in size. It has steep slopes with the height of up to 7 metres. The island is overgrown with leafy trees. Coordinates (WGS) 55.525094, 25.525094.

17 EXPOSURES

2 1 VetygalA EXPOSURE This exposure is also called the Hill of Žėba as it forms the sourthern 420 metres long part of Žėba Hill. It is one of the biggest exposure of prequ- arternary formations in Lithuania. It is 20-30 m in height and 25 m in width. According to geologists, it is unique exposure because it is like an open book of Anykščiai region natural history revealing preglacial approximately 400 million years old layers composed of ligh quartz and mica sand. These layers comprises plates of Asterolepis radiata Rohon, poorly developed fish having no sce- leton, the age of which reaches 300- 350 million years. These fishes are recorded in the Lithuania’s Book of Records (1993) as the oldest fishes found in Lithuania. Vetygala Exposure is natural geological monument since 1964.

Coordinates (WGS) 55.454821, 25.001936.

22 Varius Exposure It is almost 15 metres high undermined right bank of Varius river (named under the copper colour of its water). The length of the exposure along the Varius River is approximately 26 metres. The quarternary thickening of Varius Expo- sure is characterised by deposits pushed and wrinkled by glaciers. According to the studies of spores and pollen, it may be claimed that carbonaceous quartz sand laying in the lower part of the exposure formed in lower Miocene (approx. 5 million years ago), and the pollen-free white quartz sand above it formed much later, in the late Pleistocene (approx. 12 thousand years ago) or even in the early Quaternary period (current development period of the Earth). It is a natural geological heritage.

Coordinates (WGS) 55.577606, 25.110361.

18 2 3 Daumantai Exposure It is a unique exposure revealing three geological layers. At the lower part it exposes upper Devonian sandstone and Neogene quartz sand layers. It is the most important subsoil treasure of Anykščiai region. The 300 metres long and 27 metres high steep right bank of Šventoji Ri- ver reveals magnificent view. Here one will find stairs, paths, viewing platform, quay, and two springs bursting from the ground. The Devo- nian, Neogene, and Quaternary-Prepleistocene and Pleistocene rock strata may be conveniently viewed at the slope of the river. The detailed information about them is given in the Informa- tion stand. Daumantai Exposure was announced a natural heritage in 2013.

Coordinates (WGS) 55.445971, 24.984917.

2 4 Šlavė Exposure In 2007, Šlavė Exposure was given the status of state protected geological heritage in order to preserve the exposed Qu- aternary and Neogene rocks. Šlavė Valley is the only place in Lithuania as well as in the Baltic states and Scandinavia where deposits from the eldest interglacial pe riod. The exposure is 19 metres high and 66 metres long. At the slopes of Šlavė Valley, formations of the three geological systems - Devon, Neogene and Quaterna- ry - are found. Moreover, pre-glacial Qua ternary sediments from the period when glacier started to form in the mountains of Scandinavia were also found. Coordinates (WGS) 55.501244, 25.078849.

25 VildžiūnAI (VirintA) Exposure This exposure was established as state protected geological heritage in 2007. The height of exposure (in many places it is steep as a wall) reaches approximately 10 metres. It stretches for up to 50 metres along the river curve. Vildžiūnai Exposure is composed of sediments of late Devonian of the Holy Cross and Quaternary sedimentary rocks. Coordinates (WGS) 55.45273, 25.010763.

19 PROTECTED TREES

2 6 Pavariai linden This litleleaf linden is district municipality protected natural heritage object. It is 20 metres high with trunk circumference of 4.70 m. The trunk splits into six large branches. The height of linden crown is 12 metres, and it is 16 metres wide. Coordinates (WGS) 55.565709, 25.106883.

2 7 Žažumbris Oak In Anykščiai, this oak receives major attention. Many visitors traveling by narrow-gauge train to Rubikiai has a chance to see the Žažumbris Oak and spend some time in the camping place near the oak. This single-trunk oak is 200 years old. This object is included into the district municipality protected natural heritage. The oak is 24 high with the circumference of 5.37 metres at the height of 1.3 metres. Coordinates (WGS) 55.52297, 25.16887.

2 8 Elmė 6-trunk oak This is the most impressive oak in Anykščiai regional park having six trunks. The height of the tree reaches 30 metres, and circumference of the trunks is 7.31 m. The oak also has the seventh trunk however it has withered away at the height of 30 cm. This oak has been included into the list of district protected natural heritage objects. Coordinates (WGS) 55.570194, 25.152827.

2 9 Saint oaks Formerly there was a sacred oak grove beside Puntukas stone. Many legends were created about thee oaks: there used to be altars and sacrifices made to Gods, people used to pray here and hang crosses. These saint oaks were mentioned by literary classics Baranauskas A. and Vienuolis-Žukauskas A. Only two saint oaks remained up to the present day. One of the oaks collapsed after the storm in 1990 but Anykščiai forest ranger Urbšys A. together with Nečiūnas R. replanted it. Saint oaks are included into the list of Anykščiai district protected natural botanical heritage objects. Coordinates (WGS) 55.48299, 25.056993.

20 3 0 Oak tree of Varius This oak tree growing in Varius Botanical Reserve is one of the thickest trees in the regional park. The tree is 21 m high with the circumference of 5.13 m. At the height of approximately 3 metres, the trunk of the oak splits into 2 parts. District Municipality protected natural heritage object. Coordinates (WGS) 55.5609, 25.09013

3 1 Buivydai ash tree This ash tree of exceptional age and appearance grows in the teritory of Buivydai mound. The height of this Anykščiai district municipality protected tree is 19 m with curcumfe- rence of 3.95 m. A special feature of the tree is an integral shield of tree roots formed at the bottom side of the slope covering the area of 8 m². Coordinates (WGS) 55.462236, 25.319019.

3 2 Hallow pine The tree grows in Anykščiai Landscape Reserve. The height of the pine reaches 24 m with the trunk circumference of 2.28 m. The tree contains more than 20 hal- lows. The pine is included into the list of Anykščiai district municipality protected botanical natural heritage. Coordinates (WGS) 55.50731, 25.07603.

3 3 Pine tree in Šventoji River cognitive path The height of this Anykščiai district municipality protected pine tree reaches 29.5 m. The circumference of the first trunk is 3.15 m, and of the second - 2.05 m. The latter also splitts into 4 parts. Coordinates (WGS) 55.50038, 25.06862.

21 SPRINGS

3 4 Queen’s Quagmire One of the biggest streams of freshwater in Li- thuania called Queen’s quagmire is located at the foot of the steep right slope of Šventoji River. Excess water of the spring flows into Šventoji River by a small creek. Currently the stream reminds a small lake or a pond. Queen’s quagmire covers the area of approximately 0.7 ha, and is up to 3 m deep. Because of its depth and cons- tant springing up of water, the quagmire does not freeze even on coldest days. The spring is surrounded by forest making it a quiet and peaceful place to be. Queen’s quagmire is famous not only for its size but also because of the legends related to this place. The story says there was a queen who disappeared in the quagmire together with her carriage and horses. Another legend tells about a priestess who was looking after the altar for the goddess Milda, and drowned herself thus demonstrating her objection to christening.

Coordinates (WGS) 55.491425, 25.058299.

3 5 Kavarskas Tufa or St. John’s Baptist spring The spring comes out in suffusion cirque located in the upper part of the right slope of Šventoji River va lley. In the recess of the spring and at its edges percolating are waters saturated with calcium salts resul- ting in formation of tufa which are also called freshwater carbonates. Calcium enriched water is the key factor determining formation of tufa. Since the old times it is believed that spring water containing fossil lime stone has healing powers, provides energy, strength, and heals wounds. Water comes to this spring by seven streams, and there is a stone well that was built to facilitate running of water. People drink this water and use it to wash themselves. Beside the stream there is a column shrine build for the St. John Baptist.

Coordinates (WGS) 55.431572, 24.928836.

22 3 6 Anykščiai manor place and ancient settlement The manor was first mentioned in the middle of 15th century. From the second part of the 15th century, the manor was given out for rent to Astikai, Ostro- choviciai, Hlebavičiai and other noble families. The earliest inventories of the manor dates back to the 1773. After the rebellion in 1831, the manor was taken by the state. During 1864-1874, a brick orthodox church was built in the territory of the Manor. The buildings of the manor most probably deteriorated in the end of the 19th century. The manor place covers a teritory of 4.72 ha. Coordinates (WGS) 55.529263, 25.119472.

3 7 Burbiškis Manor Standing on a scenic left bank of Anykšta River, the elegant pa- lace can be seen from afar - it is an architectural monument of the 19th century, a neoclassical era gem, fascinating us with its subtlety and elegance. A graciously designed local park, a home for more than 30 species of trees and bushes, blends into the landscape as an oasis of peace and tranquillity. Burbiškis Manor House, built in 1853 by the Lithuanian - Polish noble family, Venclovavičiai, remains one of the most beautiful examples of its sort in Anykščiai region. Visitors can book a tour during which they will be introduced to the history of the manor, will be given a possibility to see the rooms and halls of the manor, and try the seats of a primary school that used to operate in the manor. The guide will tell the visitors the stories and gossips from the lives of the courtiers, take to the observation tower and show other impressive spaces of the manor. Operating hours: III-VII 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., tours are III-VII 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.. ir 5:00 p.m. Coordinates (WGS) 55.501558, 25.216622.

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3 8 Pavirinčiai 3rd Manor Sources containing some information about Pavirinčiai Manor dates back to the late 16th century. It is believed that at the end of 16th century there were several manors of Pavirinčiai. The fragments of the manor are listed in the registry of cultural valuables of the Republic of Li- thuania as having architectural and landscape value. Coordinates (WGS) 55.437998, 25.047888.

3 9 Biržys P. (Pupų Dėdė) homestead and memorial stone The home place of Biržys P., better known under the name Pupų Dėdė with a single remai- ning apple tree is marked by a memorial stone with a memorial board (1989). Pupų Dėdė was a stage artist, performer of humorous and satirical couplets who traversed the entire Lithuania carrying his accordion. It has painted many paintings, and recorded 31 gramopho- ne records. Coordinates (WGS) 55.500648, 25.130846.

4 0 Laimės žiburys - Lithuanian litterary classic’s Jonas Biliūnas grave and a monument on the hill of Liudiškiai Jonas Biliūnas died in 1907, in Za- kopane, at the foot of Tatra mountains (present Poland). In 1953, the remains of Biliūnas J. were reburied on the hill of Liudiškiai. In 1958, a 14 metres high monument designed by the architect Vytautas Gabriūnas from tooled stones was erected on the grave. In the story Laimės žiburys (The Light of Happi- ness), the author tells about a ra- diant miraculous inscription on the top of a steep hill: the one who will climb the hill and touch the incsrip- tion will make all the people happy but turn into stone himself. Coordinates (WGS) 55.511958, 25.122928.

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4 1 Dainuva Adventure Valley Here you will find easy and tricky climbing tracks from tree to tree. Six tracks of different levels of complexity are set at the height of up to 13 metres, therefore each visitor can select a track based on physical condition. Those willing to feel the pleasure of flight can try the flight across the Šventoji River strenching for more than 300 m. There is also a track for the smalesst 6-11 year old children. Visi- tors are provided professional climbing equipment and lessons from qualified instructors. Operating hours: May - October. I-VII 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. (during November - April, on prior arrangement). Coordinates (WGS) 55.51408, 25.08308.

4 2 Mountain ski-running During winter, 4 tracks are set up on the Kali- ta mountain with the lengths from 200 to 400 metres. During the cold period, there is also a snow park with a separate elevator for the lovers of extreme sports. There are 5 elevators in total (a separate elevator is used exclusively for children and beginners). Those who do not have their own skiing equipment can rent it there. Visitors can enjoy a cup of tea at a cosy outdoor café or take a rest inside comfy heated premises of the centre of visitors.

Operating hours: I-V 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., VI 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., VII 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Coordinates (WGS) 55.525342, 25.125668.

4 3 Summer sledge track It is the only entertainment of this type in our country. The track is made of 5 turns, a platform and a loop all of which you will pass riding at the speed if 40 km/h. A track that is almost 500 m long and contain roller co- asters will give its visitors a plenty of plea sant emotions and indelible memories. The sledge track is open both during summer and winter. Operating hours: I -V 10:00-19:00, VI 10:00-20:00, VII 10:00-19:00, VII 10: -19:00. Coordinates (WGS) 55.525342, 25.125668.

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44 Labyrinth park TIt is an excellent entertainment for visitors of various age. Here you can try your luck and orienta- tion skills. Labyrinth park is made of 3 different willow labyrinths and a corn labyrinth. In this park you will also find a snack bar, a tram- poline, observation deck in the tree, children playground, water ball, and a shooting-range. Operating hours: May-November I-VII 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Coordinates (WGS) 55.480099, 25.080558.

4 5 Horse sports club Origonas The club offers riding graceful horses in the beau tiful vicinities of Anykščiai, forest paths guiding along the picturesque bank of the Šventoji River. Prior arrangement of the visit needed: Tel: +370 686 35 255. Coordinates (WGS) 55.572922, 25.08782.

46 Horse sports club Vilartas The club offers rides through cosy forest paths and valleys along the river. There is a possibility to ar- range an educational programme, rent a carriage or sledge, book a photoshoot with horses, and ce- lebrate various occasions. Advance arrangement of visit needed: Tel: +370 618 84 810. Coordinates (WGS) 55.577175, 25.075694.

4 7 Anykščiai kart racing park This is the place where the lovers of extreme entertainment can race with powerful karts. There are 3 tracks set up in this park: entertainment, sports, and children’s tracks. Also, visitors can take a ride with the only in the Lithuania minibuggy-bo- karts. They are significantly larger than karts. Operating hours: May - September I-IV 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., V-VI 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., VII 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. October - April. I-VII 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Operating hours may be agreed individually. Coordinates (WGS) 55.518735, 25.070052.

26 4 8 Anykščiai Wine Road The eldest winery in the eastern Baltic region Anykščių vynas pro- duces apple, black currant, cherry, chokeberry wine from local natural raw materials. Wine Road is an en- tertaining tour during which you be given a chance to taste the wine Voruta, which has earned the status of culinary heritage, and other products of Anykščių vynas. Operating hours: II-VI upon advance arrangement. Coordinates (WGS) 55.524422, 25.108151.

4 9 Anykščiai swimming pool Bangenis with mini-SPA At Bangenis, you will find the complex of saunas and water entertainment facilities: 25 m long swimming pool, Russian, Turkish steam, infrared saunas and a salt-steam room. Visitors can also enjoy a hydromassage pool, hot tub, and water cascades. Opening hours: I-V 1:00-10:00 p.m., VI-VII 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Coordinates (WGS) 55.522081, 25.084125.

50 Anykščiai city camping Po žvaigždėm (“Under the stars”) Here, visitors can stay in the campers or camps. The camping is adapted to cyc- lists and is a perfect stop during kayaking. Also, there is a playground for kids and a “coffee house”. A beautiful place in nature for active and passive recreation. Guests are admitted to the camping every day. Coordinates (WGS) 55.518938, 25.088949.

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P1. The Šventoji River Cognitive Path, 8 km Round 6-7 hour route. The route includes both forest paths and asphalted road sections.

The route starts at the end of Vilnius Street: coordinates (WGS) 55.509376, 25.086436. Go along the sidewalk in the western direction along the forest of Anykščiai until you see wooden sign Šventosios takas (Šventoji Path) on the left. Turn left to a forest path and shortly you will see the first information stand of the trail. The trail is marked with green circles on the tree trunks. There are in total 20 information stands on this trail introducing the sights, plants, and natural processes etc. of the Forest of the Anykščiai. At the end of this nature path you will find the stone Puntukas. Proceed towards the The Treetop Walking Path. To the north from this paths there lays an asphalted pedestrian and cyclist path. Go along this path straight for 3 km.

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Anykščiai Regional Park Visitors’ Centre Šeimyniškėliai 4 0 Laimės žiburys - Lithuanian litterary classic’s Jonas Biliūnas grave 9 Observation deck in the tower 14 of Anykščiai Church of Apostle Evangelist St. Matthew 3 The Memorial House-Museum of Writer Bronė Buivydaitė 1 A. Baranausko ir A. Vienuolio-Žu- kausko memorialinis muziejus. 2 The Memorial Homestead- Museum of Jonas Biliūnas 1 3 Marčiupis stone 3 9 Biržys P. (Pupų Dėdė) homestead and memorial stone 15 Liudiškiai Mound 3 6 4 8 Anykščiai Wine Road 1 5 Angel Museum 4 2 4 3 14 Šeimyniškėliai (Voruta) Mound 9 5 4 8 2 6 Pavariai linden 3 2 8 Elmė 6-trunk oak 12 Stone of Pavariai 4 Horse Museum 3 0 Oak tree of Varius 22 Varius Exposure 4 5 Horse sports club Origonas 4 6 Horse sports club Vilartas 4 0 3 6 Anykščiai manor place and ancient settlement 15 4 2 Mountain ski-running 1 3 3 9 4 3 Summer sledge track Anykščiai tourism information center

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P2. In the footsteps of writers, 21 km One-day walking route. Most of the route consists of sidewalks, wooden trail, and asphalted road. ARP visitors’ centre - Laimės žiburys (The Light of Happiness). The route starts in the ARP visitors’ centre. At the visitors’ centre, on J. Biliūno Street, turn right and go straight for approximately 600 m until you reach a crossroad with Liudiškių Street, and then turn left. After approximately 1.5 km you will arrive at the square from which you will easily reach the grave of Jonas Biliūnas Laimės žiburys. Laimės žiburys - The Memorial House-Museum of Writer Bronė Buivydaitė. From Laimės žiburys go straight along the same road for approximately 1 km until you reach K. Ladigos Street on the left side. Turn left to this Street and go straight until the crossroad with the Dariaus ir Girėno Street, and then turn left. You will see the towers of the Church of Apostle Evangelist St. Mathew, they will be your waymark. Leaving the church behind for approximately 80 metres you will see the Memorial House-Museum of Writer Bronė Buivydaitė on the left. B. Buivydaitė Memorial House-Museum - Baranauskas A. and Vienuolis-Žukaus- kas A. Memorial Museum. After visiting the Buivydaitė museum go back to the church. Close to the church, there is a monumental sculptural composition in the memory of the writer Antanas Baranauskas. Then go towards the bridge where you will find a monument for the writer Antanas Vienuolis-Žukauskas. After passing the bridge go straight and shortly you will reach the Memorial Museum of Antanas Baranauskas and Antanas Vienuolis-Žukauskas. Baranauskas A. and Vienuolis-Žukauskas A. Memorial Museum - Niūronys. After visiting the museum go back across the bridge, and go down to the Public tourism, active recreation and fitness trail stretch along the left bank of Šventoji River, and go towards the dam. Go along this trail by the river for approximately 2.6 km till the very end of it. At the end of the trail you will reach Šeimyniškėlių Street, take the left turn. From this point it will be approx. 4.5 km to Niūronys. On your way you could visit Jonas Biliūnas memorial homestead-museum. Niūronys - ARP visitors’ centre. After visiting Niūronys take the same way back to the Public tourism, active recreation and fitness trail. Go along this trail for approx. 1.7 km until you reach a bridge across the Anykšta River, beside there is an information stand. Do not go across the bridge but turn left to a path running up the hill, and shortly you will see ARP visitors’ centre where the route ends.

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4 1 4 0 PLACES OF INTEREST 15 Anykščiai Regional Park 1 3 3 9 Visitors’ Centre 6 The Narrow-Gauge Railway Museum 2 7 Žažumbris Oak 4 0 Laimės žiburys – Lithuanian litterary 2 4 classic’s Jonas Biliūnas grave 15 Liudiškiai Mound 3 6 Anykščiai manor place and ancient settlement 4 2 Mountain ski-running 4 3 Summer sledge track 4 8 Anykščiai Wine Road 5 Angel Museum 3 The Memorial House-Museum of Writer Bronė Buivydaitė 9 Observation deck in the tower of Anykščiai Church of Apostle Evangelist St. Matthew 1 Baranauskas A. and Vienuolis-Žukauskas A. Memorial Museum 5 0 Anykščiai city camping Po žvaigždėm (“Under the stars”) Anykščiai tourism information center Resting place Beach Catering services J. Biliūnas grave “Laimės žiburys” Accommodation services Shop Bus station 32 1 km Park boundaries Walking route ROUTES IN ANYKŠČIAI REGIONAL PARK

P3. Along the narrow-gauge rail, 12.5 km Round half-day walking route. The route runs along the rails or narrow-gauge railway and includes roadside of asphalted road and sidewalks.

Narrow-gauge railway station - Laimės žiburys. The route starts at the station of Anykščiai narrow-gauge railway station. Go in the direction of east along the rail for about 4.3 km till the grand Žažumbris Oak where you will be able to take some rest. From the oak, proceed to the east along the rail for approximately 1 km until the place where the railroad crosses a road. Keep right and shortly you will reach an asphalted road. Turn right and go in the direction of Anykščiai for approximately 4 km. When you reach a T- junction, turn left and after 300 m you will arrive at the square from which you will easily reach the grave of Jonas Biliūnas Laimės žiburys and Liudiškiai Mound. Laimės žiburys - ARP visitors’ centre. Go towards Anykščiai for approximately 1.5 km. At the T-junction, turn right and after 600 m, turn left and you will see the ARP visitors’ centre where you can visit the exhibition. ARP visitors’ centre - Narrow-gauge railway station. After another 100 m along the J. Biliūno Street you will see the narrow-gauge rails. After reaching the rails, turn left and go back to the station.

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PLACES OF INTEREST 8 Observation Tower in Bijeikiai village Cafe, restaurant Anykščiai Regional Park Visitors’ Centre 3 7 Burbiškis Manor Campsite 2 8 Elmė 6-trunk oak 7 The Treetop Walking Path Resting place 12 Stone of Pavariai 10 Stone Puntukas Beach Saint oaks 2 6 Pavariai linden 2 9 Tourism farm 3 0 Oak tree of Varius Park boundaries Catering services 18 Buivydai Mound Cycling route Accommodation services 3 1 Buivydai ash tree Cycling route 2 7 Žažumbris Oak Cycling route Shop 34 1 km 16 Bijeikiai Mound Cycling route Bus station ROUTES IN ANYKŠČIAI REGIONAL PARK

D1. The old trees of the park We offer to take the tour to the famous trees of Anykščiai regional park in sections. The start and end of route sections shall be ARP visitors’ centre.

ARP visitors’ centre - Elmė Oak, 14 km ARP visitors’ centre - Protected trees of Anykščiai forest, 14.4 km ARP visitors’ centre - Pavariai Lime tree and Varius Oak, 16 km ARP visitors’ centre - Žažumbris Oak and Buivydai Ash Tree, 45 km

ARP visitors’ centre - Elmė Oak. The route runs along wooden path, gravel road, and forest paths. From ARP visitors’ centre, go towards J. Biliūno Street and turn left. Go for approximately 900 m, and then turn left towards Niūronys. After approximately 1.5 km, you will see a sign directing towards La iniai village, make a turn there. Go straight for approximately 2.5 km. After reaching a junction (landmark - a sign asking to take extra precautions when using fire on the Forest), turn right and go along forest path for approximately 1.7 km and keep right. Having arrived at the forest lot keep right from there and shortly you will see a spectacular Elmė oak with six trunks. Go back along the same way.

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ARP visitors’ centre - Protected trees of Anykščiai forest. The route consists of a wooden trail, asphalted road, and forest paths. ARP visitors’ centre - Šventoji Path. Go straight along the stone-paved road between the visitors’ centre and the Orthodox Church until your reach a gravel road, then turn left. On the left, you will see large stones. Go along these stones for approximately 100 meters. When the road with stones makes a turn, keep straight along a small road. Shortly you will reach the Public tourism, active recreation and fitness trail. Turn left and go along this trail for approximately 3.5 km. After taking your bikes up the hill and after a short drive straight, look for a wooden sign Šventoji Path (Šventosios takas). Proceed as described in the route P1. After going back to the Vilniaus Street, go down to the Public tourism, active recreation and fitness trail and go back to the ARP visitors’ centre.

ARP visitors’ centre - Pavariai Lime tree and Varius Oak. The route consists of wooden trail, asphalted road, and forest paths. After reaching Public tourism, active recreation and fitness trail (see ARP visitors’ centre - Protected trees of Anykščiai forest), turn right and go along this trail for approx. 1.7 km until the end of it. After reaching Šeimyniškėlių Street, turn left and go for 3 km until the sigh directing towards Pavariai stone, then turn right. On the left side of the road there will be Pavariai stone, and after approx. 130 m. on the other side of the road there will be Pavariai Lime tree. Go back from the main road and go for approximately 500 m, turn left immediately after crossing the bridge. Go straight along the forest path until you reach Šventoji River. Since vegetation here is rather high during summer, we suggest getting off your bike, and using navigation tools. After visiting the oak and getting back to the main road, turn right and go along the same road to the visitors’ centre.

ARP visitors’ centre - Žažumbris Oak and Buivydai Ash Tree. The route consists of asphalted road, gravel roads, and field roads. ARP visitors’ centre - Buivydai Ash Tree. From the ARP visitors’ centre, go towards J. Biliūno Street and turn right, and after 600 m - turn left (to Liudiškiai Street). Go along this road for approx. 14.5 km. at the junction, turn left (towards Utena) and go for approx. 5.7 km, then turn left again (towards Mačionys). Go straight until you see the sign Buivydai Mound (“Buivydų piliakalnis“) (the Buivydai Ash tree grows near the mound). After taking the turn towards the mound, go along the road until the entrance to homestead. From here, we suggest getting of you bike and using navigation tools. Buivydai Ash tree - ARP visitors’ centre. After going back to the main road, proceed towards Mačionys, and after approx. 3 km, make a turn towards Burbiškis. Go straight for approximately 12 km. On your way, you can visit the Observation Tower and Burbiškis Manor. After reaching Keblonys, turn right, and after approx. 1.5 km, look for a small road on the left. Turn into this road, and shortly you will arrive at the junction with narrow-gauge rail. Turn left and after going along the rails for approx. 1 km you will reach Žažumbris Oak. After getting back to the asphalted road, turn right and go straight crossing Keblonys towards Anykščiai. After reaching the T-junction, turn right and continue to the next T-junction, then turn right again and after approx. 600 m you will reach the ARP visitors’ centre.

37 PLACES OF INTEREST 20 Rubikiai Mound 17 Piliakalnis Mound 8 Observation Tower in Bijeikiai village 16 Bijeikiai Mound 3 7 Burbiškis Manor 18 Buivydai Mound 3 1 Buivydai ash tree The Narrow-Gauge Railway station Catering services Pier, boat rental Campsite Tourism farm 20 Cafe, restaurant Park boundaries Cycling route 17 Kriokšlys

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D2. Trip around Rubikiai lake, 17 km Easy 4-5 hours round route around Rubikiai Lake which starts and ends at narrow-gauge railway station in Rubikiai. The route consists of asphalted road, gravels roads.

Station - Mačionys. From the station, go to the left. At the junction turn right and go along the asphalted road. After approximately 3.2 km you will reach a campsite. From the campsite, go for approx. 2.3 km till the village of Mačionys. Mačionys - Station. Go straight through the village of Mačionys till the T-junction, and then turn right. Go along this road for approx. 5 km. On your way, visit the Observation Tower. After arriving at Gradiali Anykščiai, turn right and after approx. 2.3 km you will reach a junction with asphalted road. Turn right. The route ends after approx. 3 km.

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D3. Exposures, 60 km Complex one day route that starts and ends at ARP visitors’ centre. The route runs along asphalted roads, gravel roads, wooden trail, and field roads.

ARP visitors’ centre - Niūronys. The route starts at ARP visitors’ centre. After reaching the Public tourism, active recreation and fitness trail (see D1. ARP visitors’ centre - Protected trees of Anykščiai forest), turn right and go along the trail until the end of it. After reaching Šeimyniškėlių Street, turn left and proceed for approx. 5 km towards Niūronys. After passing the Horse museum you will arrive at a junction. Go straight until you see a sign directing to the Varius Exposure. Vetygala Exposure - Varius Exposure. Go back to the Public tourism, active recreation and fitness trail. Go straight approximately 3.8 km until you reach a bridge over Šventoji River (do not confuse bridges - this is not the bridge near the dam), get off the bikes and after crossing the bridge go up the hill. After reaching the A. Vienuolio Street, turn left and proceed to Zaviesiškis (approx. 10 km) until you see a sign directing towards Vetygala Exposure. Vetygala Exposure - Daumantai Exposure. After visiting this exposure, go back to the main road and proceed for approximately 1.7 km. Then turn left (you should see farms). Go along the road for approx. 1.6 km towards the Šventoji River, and you will reach the Daumantai Exposure. From the exposure, go back to the main road and go towards Kavarskas. After visiting Kavarskas Tufa, go back to Anykščiai. Take the main road in the town and you will reach the ARP visitors’ centre.

PLACES OF INTEREST Anykščiai Regional Park Visitors’ Centre 3 6 Anykščiai manor place and ancient settlement 12 Stone of Pavariai 2 6 Pavariai linden 2 The Memorial Homestead-Museum of Jonas Biliūnas 4 Horse Museum 4 5 Horse sports club Origonas 4 6 Horse sports club Vilartas 22 Varius Exposure Anykščiai tourism information center 4 9 Anykščiai swimming pool Bangenis with mini-SPA 4 7 Anykščiai kart racing park 21 Vetygala Exposure 23 Daumantai Exposure 3 5 Kavarskas Tufa or St. John’s Baptist spring 1 Baranauskas A. and Vienuolis-Žukaus- kas A. Memorial Museum Viewing platform at Daumantai Exposure 9 Observation deck in the tower of Anykščiai Church of Apostle Evangelist St. Matthew 5 Angel Museum 3 The Memorial House-Museum of Writer Bronė Buivydaitė 41 Anykščiai tourism information center

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D4. In the footsteps of guerrilla fighter - Horse’s Trail, 28 km Half-day round route that starts at ARP visitors’ centre. The route consists of asphalted road, gravel road, wooden trail, and forest roads.

The route starts at ARP visitors’ centre. After reaching Public tourism, active recreation and fitness trail (see D1. The old trees of the park, p. 41), turn right and go till the end of this trail. After reaching Šeimyniškėlių Street, turn left and proceed in the direction of Niūronys (approx. 5 km). After passing the Horse museum turn left at the crossroad. It is the Horse Trail. Go along this trail for approx. 4.2 km (each kilometre is marked with a wooden column). Turn right after passing the sign of Anykščiai Regional Park on the right. After passing the bridge and the church, turn left at the junction and go straight. Shortly, you will see a sign directing towards the place of death of guerrilla fighters, turn right. Go along this road for approx. 4 km, and after turning left you can visit Palatavis Mound. After reaching the asphalted road, turn left. Till Anykščiai there will be 8 km left. After entering the town, turn left at the T-junction. Take the main road in the town and you will reach the ARP visitors’ centre.

Šeimyniškėliai

Higher Lithuanian homestead in Niūronys

Palatavis Mound 43 PLACES OF INTEREST 19 Palatavis Mound 4 Horse Museum 4 5 Horse sports club Origonas 4 6 Horse sports club Vilartas 22 Varius Exposure 30 Oak tree of Varius 2 The Memorial Homestead-Museum of Jonas Biliūnas 19 Stone of Pavariai 12 4 6 22 2 6 Pavariai linden 4 5 2 8 Elmė 6-trunk oak 4 2 8 14 Šeimyniškėliai (Voruta) Mound 2 12 2 6 Anykščiai Regional Park Visitors’ Centre 3 0 3 6 Anykščiai manor place and ancient settlement 4 2 Mountain ski-running 4 3 Summer sledge track 6 The Narrow-Gauge Railway Museum 14 1 Baranauskas A. and Vienuolis-Žukaus- kas A. Memorial Museum 6 3 The Memorial House-Museum of Writer Bronė Buivydaitė 5 Angel Museum 1 3 6 9 Observation deck in the tower of Anykščiai 5 4 8 4 3 4 2 Church of Apostle Evangelist St. Matthew 4 9 9 3 4 8 Anykščiai Wine Road 4 7 5 0 Anykščiai city camping 5 0 Po žvaigždėm (“Under the stars”) 4 0 4 9 Anykščiai swimming pool Bangenis with mini-SPA 4 1 15 11 1 3 4 7 Anykščiai kart racing park 3 2 3 9 4 1 Dainuva Adventure Valley 3 3 24 11 Puntukas’ brother 3 2 Hallow pine 3 4 3 3 Pine tree in Šventoji River cognitive path 7 24 Šlavė Exposure 10

3 4 Queen’s Quagmire 2 9 4 4 7 The Treetop Walking Path 10 Stone Puntukas 2 9 Saint oaks 25 Virinta (Vildžiūnai) Exposure 21 Vetygala Exposure 23 Daumantai Exposure 3 5 Kavarskas Tufa or St. John’s 21 25 Baptist spring Anykščiai tourism information center Church 23 Campsite Resting place 3 8 Beach Tourism farm 3 5 Catering services Accommodation services Shop 1 km Bus station 44 Park boundaries Water route ROUTES IN ANYKŠČIAI REGIONAL PARK

V1. Šventoji River water tourism route, 30 km One- or two-days water route by Šventoji River from Andrioniškis to Kavarskas.

Modern infrastructure of Šventoji water tourism route allows combining various types of tourism and recreation: active, cognitive, wellness, historical and cultural tourism. On this route, there are 20 quays set up to campsites and places of interest with distances and directions specified on the signs. The campsites are equipped with gazebos, fireplaces, and toilets. The can be covered in a single day, however, we suggest a two-day trip as there are a lot of natural and cultural objects in the valley of Šventoji River. Start of the trip: Andrioniškis bridge. When sailing towards Anykščiai town (approx. 10 km), have an eyeful of the views of hydrographic reserve of Šventoji River old river- beds, Varius botanical, and Elmė landscape reserves. You can set up at the campsite, and visit Niūronys where you will find a lot of nature and cultural objects, and other entertainment activities. WARNING: after reaching the Anykščiai dam, it is necessary to stop, disembark, and carry you sailing equipment over the dam. It is strictly prohibited to sail over the dam! After disembarking at the dam, you can check the cultural objects nearby. Sail for another 3 km until you reach a campsite “3 kilometras“ on the left. We suggest staying here overnight. The distance from here till the end of the route is approx. 13.6 km. In this part of the route, you will see a lot of places of interest. End of the route: Kavarskas dam.

Virinta (Vildžiūnai) Exposure Vetygala Exposure Daumantai Exposure Kavarskas Tufa or St. John’s Baptist spring Anykščiai tourism information center

45 PLACES OF INTEREST 20 Rubikiai Mound 16 Bijeikiai Mound 8 Observation Tower in Bijeikiai village 18 Buivydai Mound 3 1 Buivydai ash tree 17 Piliakalnis Mound 3 7 Burbiškis Manor The Narrow-Gauge Railway station Catering services Pier, boat rental Campsite

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V2. 4 Lakes Route, 20 km Two-day round route around 4 lakes.

The route starts from Žuvienės pašiūrė (provides catering and boat rent services) at the northern part of Rubikiai lake. Sail in the eastern direction and soon you will reach an island where you can disembark and see the Rubikiai Mound. Sailing further south you will pass between the Bučinė and Didžioji islands. After sailing another 2.5 km to the south you will reach Dusynas Lake. Sail into the lake and disembark at the campsite. From here you can walk to observation tower. Proceed along the Dusynas, Liminas and Mūšėjus lakes. At the southern part of Mūšėjus Lake, there is a campsite where you can stay overnight. After approx. 1.3 km to the south, there is Buivydai Mound and Buivydai Ash tree. In the morning, sail back and after reaching Rubikiai Lake keep right, and after 3 km you will see Kriokšlys campsite where you can disembark and take a breather. Sail right, and after approximately one kilometre you will see the Piliakalnis Mound. Shortly, you will reach the end of the route.

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3 8 Pavirinčiai 3rd Manor 25 Virinta (Vildžiūnai) Exposure 21 Vetygala Exposure Campsite Accommodation services 48Park boundaries Water route ROUTES IN ANYKŠČIAI REGIONAL PARK

V3. Virinta River route, 16 km One-day route from the Kolonija town to the estuary of Virinta River.

The route starts at the bridge across Virinta River near the Kolonija village (coordinates (WGS) 55.404317, 25.105322). The route runs through Virinta River landscape reserve. In the old valley of the river’s lower reaches, there are lots of terraces, shoals, rapids. The riverbed is very windy (meander), therefore is it recommended to extreme sailing enthusiasts. End of the route: Virinta River estuary.

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A1. ARP visitors’ centre - Kavarskas, 53 km Round half-day car route. The route consists of asphalted road and gravel roads.

From the ARP visitors’ centre, drive towards the J. Biliūno Street, and turn left. Go straight, and keep left after crossing the bridge across the Šventoji River. After approximately 2.2 km you PLACES OF INTEREST will see a sign directing towards Puntukas’ Brot- Anykščiai Regional Park her stone. Turn left, and proceed along the gra- Visitors’ Centre Anykščiai manor place and ancient settlement vel road for another 700 m, then turn left again. 3 6 4 9 Anykščiai swimming pool After approximately 500 m, leave your car in Bangenis with mini-SPA the parking lot and go to Puntukas Brother sto- 4 7 Anykščiai kart racing park 11 Puntukas’ brother ne. Go back, and turn left at the T-junction. Af- 3 4 Queen’s Quagmire ter approximately 1.4 km turn left again. After 21 Vetygala Exposure 700 m, turn left and drive for another 500 m. 23 Daumantai Exposure Leave your car at information stand and go down 3 5 Kavarskas Tufa or St. John’s Baptist spring to the Queen’s Quagmire (“Karalienės liūnas”). 3 8 Pavirinčiai 3rd Manor The Treetop Walking Path Go back for approximately 500 m, turn left and 7 10 Stone Puntukas then go straight. After passing Ažuožeriai, turn 2 9 Saint oaks left. After approximately 5 km, you will see a 4 4 Labirintų parkas sign directing towards Vetygala Exposure. 1 3 Marčiupis stone Vetygala Exposure - Daumantai Exposure. 4 2 Mountain ski-running 4 3 See. D3. Exposures, p. 41. Summer sledge track 4 8 Anykščiai Wine Road After visiting Daumantai Exposure, go back to 14 Šeimyniškėliai (Voruta) Mound the main road and drive towards Kavarskas. Go 1 Baranauskas A. and Vienuolis-Žukauskas straight to Kavarskas. After passing the church, A. Memorial Museum 3 The Memorial House-Museum of Writer you will see a sign directing to the spring. After Bronė Buivydaitė visiting the spring, go back until you see a sign 5 Angel Museum directing to Kurkliai on the right. Turn right and 6 The Narrow-Gauge Railway Museum 9 Observation deck in the tower of Anykščiai drive across the bridge. After approx. 4.5 km, Church of Apostle Evangelist St. Matthew turn left after passing by the bus station. Go Anykščiai tourism information center along this road for approximately 3.3 km. Turn Campsite left after reaching asphalted road. After appro- Resting place ximately 3.3 km, you will see a sign directing Beach to Puntukas Stone. After seeing the Stone, the Catering services Saint oaks and The Treetop Walking Path, go Accommodation services back to the main road and drive towards Anykš- Shop čiai. Take the first exit at the roundabout, and go Bus station straight. After 1.3 km, turn left at the T-junction, Church and turn right at the next turn. Drive straight Park boundaries and after approx. 1 km you will arrive at ARP vi- Car route sitors’ centre which marks the end of the route.

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A2. ARP visitors’ centre - Rubikiai, 45 km One-day route that consist of asphalted road and gravel roads.

The route starts at ARP visitors’ centre. Drive towards J. Biliūno Street and turn right. After approx. 600 m, turn left (to Liudiškių Street). Go straight to the sign directing to the Burbiškis Manor. Turn left and drive towards Rubikiai. On your way, visit Žažumbris Oak. Shortly, you will arrive at narrow-gauge train station. Station - Mačionys. See D2. Trip around Rubikiai Lake, p. 39. After crossing Mačionys, turn left at the T-junction, and then turn right at the first crossroad. Go straight for approx. 3.7 km (on you way you can visit Buivydai Mound and the Ash tree). Turn right at the T-junction. After approximately 2.5 km, turn in the direction of Juškonys. After passing the sign of Juškonys village, turn right. Drive towards Keblo- nys. After reaching Keblonys, turn left. After driving approx. 2.5 km you can turn left and visit J. Biliūnas grave - Laimės žiburys and visit Liudiškiai Mound. Laimės žiburys - ARP visitors’ centre. See P3. Along the narrow-gauge rail, p. 33.

PLACES OF INTEREST Anykščių regioninio parko lankytojų centras 3 6 Anykščiai manor place and ancient settlement 2 7 Žažumbris Oak 20 Rubikiai Mound 17 Piliakalnis Mound 18 Buivydai Mound 3 1 Buivydai ash tree 8 Observation Tower in Bijeikiai village 16 Bijeikiai Mound 3 7 Burbiškis Manor 4 0 Laimės žiburys – Lithuanian litterary classic’s Jonas Biliūnas grave 15 Liudiškiai Mound 4 3 Summer sledge track 4 2 Mountain ski-running Anykščiai tourism information center Campsite Beach Catering services Accommodation services Shop Bus station The Narrow-Gauge Railway station Catering services Pier, boat rental Resting place Tourism farm Cafe, restaurant 53 Park boundaries Car route BUY ANYKŠČIAI REGIONAL PARK VISITOR’S TICKET!

Eco-conscious people who care for nature and landscape heritage may contribute to preserving Anykščiai Regional Park. Since 15 May 2015, VISITOR’S TICKET was introduced in national and 28 regional parks.

PRICE • Single visitor’s ticket (valid for 5 days) to Anykščiai Regional Park costs 1 Euro. • Monthly ticket to Anykščiai Regional Park costs 5 Euros. • Monthly ticket to all the state parks (4 national and 28 regional parks) costs 10 Euros. • Annual ticket to all the state parks costs 20 Euros. • Annual family ticket to all the state parks costs 25 Euros.

WHERE TO BUY? • Anykščiai Regional Park Visitors’ Centre; • The Treetop Walking Path information center; • Online ticketing system Tiketa (plus additional 0.20 Euro service fee) • Perlas terminals (plus additional 0.25 Euro service fee); • Visitor’s tickets are sold during environmental and educational events.

USE OF FUNDS RECEIVED FOR TICKETS Funds received for visitor’s ticket shall be used for the following: • maintenance of nature objects and recreation territories; • renewal of information stands; • waste collection; • educational and environmental activities - publication of booklets, descriptions of routes, lectures on nature.

Contribute to preservation of Anykščiai Regional Park and become park’s friend!

BUY VISITOR’S TICKET

54 Anykščiai Regional Park product

Nijolė Kačkuvienė Products of traditional crafts Muziejaus Street 7, Niūronių Village, Anykščių District Phone: +370 616 25 124 E-mail: [email protected]

VšĮ “Gamtos pilnatvė“ Products of traditional crafts J. Biliūno Street 53, Anykščiai Phone: +370 615 98 769 E-mail: [email protected] www.gamtospilnatvė.lt

IĮ “Laimos pasagėlė“ Accommodation and food service, sale of products Klerkamiesčio Street 7, Niūronių Village, Anykščių District Phone: +370 682 13 405 E-mail: [email protected]

Laima Vasiliauskienė Agricultural products, products of forests, swamps and freshwater goodies (that are not cultivated or grown), products of traditional crafts, accommodation and food service, sale of products Klerkamiesčio Street 4, Niūronių Village, Anykščių District Phone: +370 682 13 405 E-mail: [email protected]

Ramūnas Daugelavičius Forest, valley, swamp and freshwater products (that are not cultivated or grown), educational events Bokšto Street 14, Anykščiai Phone: +370 659 78 361 E-mail: [email protected]

Rita Vasiliauskienė Products of traditional crafts, educational events Ramybės Street 14-29, Anykščiai Phone: +370 612 69 545 E-mail: [email protected]

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Šventoji River

ANYKŠČIAI REGIONAL PARK DIRECTORATE J. Biliūno Street 55 LT-29110 Anykščiai Fax: +370 381 50 739 Phone: +370 381 51 243; +370 381 51 227 www.anyksciuparkas.lt