Place: Lithuania, Kaunas Date: First weekend of August |
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Distances,start/finish
times and place:
Distance |
Start time |
Start place |
Finish time |
Finish place |
± 30 km |
07:00 - 09.00 hrs. |
Vytautas Magnus
University |
17:00 hrs. |
Vytautas Magnus
University |
± 20 km |
08:00 - 10.00 hrs. |
Vytautas Magnus
University |
17:00 hrs. |
Vytautas Magnus
University |
± 10 km |
09:00 - 11.00 hrs. |
Vytautas Magnus
University |
17:00 hrs. |
Vytautas Magnus
University |
* Start and finish place: Vytautas Magnus University (address: S. Daukanto
str.28, Kaunas)
Description of tracks
Kaunas, the second largest Lithuania‘s city, which
keeps the authentic spirit of the country‘s national character alive. The city
is located at the confluence of the two largest Lithuanian rivers, surrounded by
the hills and situated at the crossroads of the most important roads in
Lithuania. Due to its geographical position, today, Kaunas is Lithuania‘s most
important center of communication.
The city is famous for its Interwar
architecture which was awarded the European Heritage label and is on its way to
UNESCO. Kaunas is the only city in the world where so much of the style of the
buildings has survived to the present day. Kaunas is colorful city, famous by
its street art, with probably the only square in the world that you can‘t get
into - George Maciunas square, inspired by FLUXUS movement.
Discover Kaunas as a great place for walking
and experience the city’s unique ambience. Green streets, tree–lined avenues and
wide–open squares create surroundings to match everybody’s moods. Kaunas is
proud of its great number of museums, theatres, universities, colleges, fine
hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars. Guests can try a range of cuisine from many
European and Asian countries as well as an abundance of traditional Lithuanian
food, drink and hospitality.
Care
Water at all refreshing points. Snacks for special prices are offered.
Entertainment
Lot's of fun during the march and on Friday and Saturday evening guaranteed.
Weather
Summertime.
Everybody who walks on every day at least 20 km (total 40km - 2 days)
receives a Diploma and corresponding march medal every 5 years of participation.
1.
by
plane to Kaunas International Airport
2.
by plane to Vilnius International Airport
3.
by
car
Please visit: https://visit.kaunas.lt/en/
1.
The
language: Lithuanian (most of the people also speak English)
2.
The
money (currency): Euro
Baltic Walking Association
Ugniagesiu str. 1
Jurbarkas, LT-74182,
Lithuania
Mobile: +370 685 28357
E-mail: info@pza.lt
www.pza.lt