Through the Curonian Spit

• Public bus: Klaipėda - Nida


• Hiking: Nida - Pervalka (18 km, 4 - 6h)

Road surface: Pavement, pedestrian paths and promenade in populated areas. Forest trails with natural surface elsewhere and sand in some places.

Difficulty level: easy

Danger points: At high water (in early spring and late autumn), a short section of the trail between Nida and Preila may be flooded. Be careful at the washed-out coastline as it can easily collapse!

Accommodation: in Pervalka or surroundings.

• Hiking: Pervalka - Juodkrantė (18 km, 4 - 6h)

Road surface: Sandy beaches, single-track forest trails, paved pedestrian/ cyclist lanes. Pavement and cobblestones in populated areas.

Difficulty level: easy

Good to know: From Pervalka, it is recommended to take the circular nature trail (4–5 km) along the coast of the Curonian Lagoon to Horse Cape, which offers amazing views of the Nagliai Dune.

Accommodation: in Juodkrantė.

• Hiking: Juodkrantė - Klaipėda (23 km, 6 - 8h)

Road surface: Single-track forest trails and other trails, sandy beaches, paved beachside walkways.

Difficulty level: medium

Danger points: Be careful when crossing the main road on the Curonian Spit (No. 167).

Good to know: Check the ferry timetable in advance from Smiltyne to Klaipėda: www.keltas.lt. The New Ferry is used by vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians, while the Old Ferry is available only to pedestrians and cyclists.

Alternatives: You can walk to the pier (an additional 2 km out and back) from the Sea Museum (1.5 km from the Old Ferry).

Accommodation: in Klaipėda.