This is the Traken Island Castle: Trakai Castle is a late medieval moated castle in Lithuania. The complex is now one of the most famous sights in Lithuania and is used as a museum.
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August 29, 2019

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The castles is the most architecturally significant defense complex in Lithuania. The Teutonic Knights tried to avoid the area, the castle team was invincible for them.

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February 12, 2022

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Worth a visit even in winter! Fewer people, and a grandiose "robe" of ice in the water and snow on land. In summer everyone can 😉

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Best Hikes to Trakai Island Castle

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1. Varnikai Boardwalk Trail – Trakai Peninsula Castle Ruins loop from Trakai

15.7km

04:02

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Karaimų Street (Karaimų Gatvė) – View of Trakai Island Castle loop from Old Town

10.3km

02:39

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Varnikai Nature Trail (Varnikų pažintinis takas) – View of Trakai Castle loop from Senieji Trakai

23.1km

05:54

90m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 150 m

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Sunday 25 January

-2°C

-11°C

86 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Location: Vilnius County, Lithuania

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Trakai Historical Museum

Observation Deck on the Varnikai Educational Trail

Eastern Tower of Trakai Peninsula Castle

Karaimų Street (Karaimų Gatvė)

Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God, Trakai

Varnikai Boardwalk Trail

St. John of Nepomuk Column

Bridge to Trakai Castle

Starting Point of the Varnikai Educational Trail

View of Trakai Castle

Vilnius Yacht Club, Trakai

Wooden Bridge to Trakai Island Castle

Trakai Island Castle

1. Varnikai Boardwalk Trail – Trakai Peninsula Castle Ruins loop from Trakai

2. Karaimų Street (Karaimų Gatvė) – View of Trakai Island Castle loop from Old Town

3. Varnikai Nature Trail (Varnikų pažintinis takas) – View of Trakai Castle loop from Senieji Trakai

Other Popular Places to Check Out

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