View of the Ūla River – Klonili Kopa Dune loop from Marcinkonys

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Lithuania

Alytus County

View of the Ūla River – Klonili Kopa Dune loop from Marcinkonys

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View of the Ūla River – Klonili Kopa Dune loop from Marcinkonys

03:21

13.0km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Dzūkijos nacionalinis parkas

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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72 m

Marcinkonys Visitor Center, Dzūkija National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Open Mon - Fri from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., closed on Sundays

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3.14 km

View of the Ūla River

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very beautiful hiking area!

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3.17 km

Observation Deck Overlooking the River in Dzūkija National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

During the Polish occupation, a shooting range was built here, which was later used by the Germans. Carts loaded with targets were moved back and forth on rails, allowing shooting …

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3.66 km

Wild Beehive Trees in Dzūkija National Park

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This area was once famous for its wild bee honey. Natural and artificial holes in trees were used for this purpose. Honey and wax were a major source of income …

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6.37 km

Klonili Kopa Dune

Highlight • Natural Monument

An open sand dune that hasn't yet been overgrown. The entire area consists largely of dunes, but they have been overgrown with pine, birch, and other plants.

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7.30 km

Bear's Backside

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Light forest and small swamps alternate with meadows and bushes. Walking barefoot across them feels like walking on the large back of a bear. Since there was no snow this …

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8.92 km

Aklazerys Lake

Highlight • Lake

A special wetland with a small lake that was barely visible due to the dryness. The lake was formed during the Ice Age and has thermo-karst origins. People could swim here just 50 years ago.

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9.95 km

Bebraviėtės Beaver Pond

Highlight • Lake

A pond landscape home to many beavers. We didn't notice any beaver lodges. It's also the headwaters of the Zackagiris River, which gives the circular hike its name.

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13.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.26 km

4.48 km

1.74 km

340 m

188 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

1.74 km

340 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

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Comments

April 30, 2025,2025.01 Baltikum, LT: Dziackagiris Tour

A hike through Dzukija National Park near Marcinkonys simply leaves us in awe! Beautiful, diverse nature, the silence interrupted only by the abundant birdsong.
The dryness is worrying, as there has been no snow and hardly any precipitation. We arrived a little too early for the rich flora and orchids. What did we see? A tapping great spotted woodpecker, a …

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