The colossal sand dunes of the Curonian Spit—one of the treasures on UNESCO’s World Heritage List—are undoubtedly the highlight of EuroVelo 13 in Lithuania. This route follows Lithuania's 99 km coastline, offering an opportunity to cycle along scenic coastal bike paths, immerse yourself in endless pine forests, and feel the sand beneath your feet.

Cycling the EuroVelo 13 route in Lithuania also provides the chance to visit cities like Palanga, Klaipeda, and Nida—western Lithuanian gems brimming with discoveries and flavours to savour.

EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail is a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe since 2019.
EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail is a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe since 2019.
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Legend

Development status
  • Certified Section of at least 300 km that has successfully undergone the certification process in line with ECF’s European Certification Standard. It is the highest quality level on the EuroVelo network
  • Developed with EuroVelo signs Developed route (see category below) with continuous signing along the route, incorporating EuroVelo route information panels.
  • Developed Route developed for cyclists and signed in line with the respective national standard (i.e. it is part of a local, regional or national cycle network). There must also be a website providing information to users. Developed route can be heterogeneous in terms of infrastructure: type of cycling infrastructure, surface, width, gradients, etc
  • Under development Route containing sections that require further development (e.g. stretches on public highways with high levels of traffic). Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Planning Undeveloped route with no detailed information publicly available on the Internet. The itinerary communicated is a proposal for the best possible option currently available. It may also contain dangerous sections. Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Public transport link

Markers

  • Natuurlijk Erfgoed
  • UNESCO-werelderfgoed
  • Cultureel Erfgoed
  • Culinaire Hoogstandjes
  • Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
  • Other Point of Interest
  • Bus station
  • Train station
  • Mobility info center

National & Regional Information

Cycling in Lithuania / Lithuania Travel

Lithuania offers a flat landscape, short distances, compactness, and plentiful opportunities for bike adventure: stop off for a swim, visit a wake park, take a city tour, hop on a boat trip or ferry crossing – the list goes on. Enjoy one of Northern Europe’s undiscovered gems – on two wheels!

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