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Curonian Spit

The Curonian Spit brings together dunes, forests and fishing villages beside the lagoon. Explore at an unhurried pace, linking marked paths with cycling and local transport.

View from Parnidis Dune toward the Curonian Lagoon and pine forest.
Photo by Hartmut Schmidt Heidelberg Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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What makes it special

  • Cycle the roughly 52 km route between Smiltynė and Nida, or choose a shorter section.
  • See the Nagliai dunes and Parnidis dune from their designated routes.
  • Notice the houses and jetties in Nida, Juodkrantė, Preila and Pervalka.
Marked trail through the grey dunes of Nagliai Nature Reserve.
Photo by Wojsyl Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Cyclist on the marked Curonian Spit cycle path through pine forest.
Photo by Alexander Grebenkov Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 3.0
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View from Parnidis Dune toward the Curonian Lagoon and pine forest.

Exploring the Curonian Spit by Ferry, Bus and Bicycle

A strip of sand between the Baltic Sea and the lagoon, where transport shapes the experience: when to walk, cycle or let the bus connect the villages.

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Profile updated: 29/09/2026