Travel Guide to Plikakalnis escarpment

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving, start from the center of Vilnius. Head southwest on Gedimino prospektas towards Maironio street. Continue onto Žvėrynas bridge and follow the signs to the A1 highway. Take the exit towards A2 to get on Vilnius-Kaunas highway (A1). After approximately 20 km, take the exit toward Vilnius city center (A2). Continue onto J. Basanavičiaus street, then turn left onto Karoliniškių street. Follow signs for Karoliniškių kraštovaizdžio draustinis. The Plikakalnis escarpment is located within this area at coordinates 54.6846° N, 25.2238° E. There is free parking available nearby.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Plikakalnis escarpment using public transportation, start by taking bus number 88 or 16 from the Vilnius city center (stop 'Vilniaus universitetas'). Ride the bus to the stop 'Karoliniškės'. From there, it's a short walk of about 1.5 km to the escarpment. Head northeast on Karoliniškių street, which will lead you directly to the entrance of the Karoliniškių kraštovaizdžio draustinis. The total cost for the bus ticket is around €1.00, and tickets can be purchased at kiosks or via the Vilnius public transport app.

• Bicycle

  For those who prefer cycling, you can rent a bike in Vilnius and follow the bike paths leading to the western outskirts of the city. Start from the city center and head towards the Neris River. Follow the riverbank bike path until you reach the Karoliniškės area. The ride is approximately 10 km and takes about 30-40 minutes, depending on your cycling speed. Ensure you have a bike lock, as there are designated bike parking areas near the escarpment.