The Lithuanian–Latvian border has centuries-old witnesses to history, breath-taking landscapes and a vibrant natural world filled with the sounds, scents and tranquillity of wildlife. This is a place where history, nature and quiet adventure blend into one experience.

Go on a hike with the smart guide on your mobile device – it will help you discover historical and natural sites as you travel along picturesque paths through fields and forests. After a few hours of pleasant, interesting hiking, the circular route will bring you back to Ilzenberg Manor, where you can relax and share your impressions.

The name of the hike, “Around Lithuania”, was not chosen by chance – the contours of Lake Apvalasai resemble the borders of the Lithuanian state, and the route itself forms a symbolic circle. The route is accessible year-round, but in early spring or summer, some sections (near Petrukai Lake and the Užubaliai Hillfort) may be more challenging. We recommend these sections to experienced hikers who are not afraid of challenges, while others should simply choose a safer path to the next point on the route.

This is an international hike, a part of which extends into Latvian territory, allowing you to cross the state border in a single step and explore the history of the border region. You will visit unique places along the route:

• a historic border crossing – the former Latvian customs building
• a century-old linden tree-lined avenue
• the Kacītė Lutheran Church
• the legendary Kiaulių Traktatas (“The Hotel”)
• Petrukai Lake
• the Užubaliai Hillfort, also known as Kartuviai Hill
• the home of the Užubaliai cider maker
• the Onuškis Manor
• the Alksniai Hillfort

This hike is a slow, meaningful journey that invites you not only to see but also to feel the spirit, history and tranquillity of the borderland.

“Along the Ilzenberg Paths” hike is a peaceful, exploratory walk through the surroundings of Ilzenberg Manor, inviting you to slowly discover a place where history lives alongside nature.

The route leads through the Manor Park, along paths through fields and forests, offering views of lakes, hillforts and historical sites. During the hike, participants learn about the past of the Ilzenberg region, traces of manor life, borderland stories and the unique natural environment.

The hike is designed for those who want to experience, not rush – it is suitable for families, tourists, educational groups and anyone seeking a meaningful time in nature. The route is designed for independent walking, using a smart guide that helps you navigate and introduces you to points of interest.

“Along the Ilzenberg Paths” is an opportunity to see the manor differently: not just as a tourist attraction, but as a living landscape where history, tranquillity and movement meet.

Take a walk along the Ilzenberg paths – feel the rhythm of the manor, listen to the voices of nature and discover history step by step.