Peak 46 | Aukštojas Hill, Lithuania | 294m | 11th September 2019
- Adam Stevenson
- Sep 11, 2019
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 14, 2019
It was time for my final high point in the Baltic states. Rather fittingly, we arrived as the sun was setting on a gorgeous September evening.
Quick Summary
• Starting point - Juozapinė Car Park
• Route taken - Juozapinė to Aukštojas
• Total ascent - Minimal
• Total length - Minimal
• Total time - 10 mins
• Expense category - #VeryLow
• Equipment - #None
• Difficulty - #Level1 of 5
• Enjoyment - #2star of 5*
What is the highest point of Lithuania?
We had left Riga around lunch time and set off towards the highest point of Lithuania.
Similarly to the mix-up of Denmark's highest point, there has been an ever so slight change to the location of Lithuania's in recent years. Up until 2006 Juozapine Kalnas was the official high point. Then after a GPS survey of the area it was found that another hill 300m away was over a meter higher!
Aukštojas Hill became Lithuania’s new highest point with the official measurement of 293.84 meters. Superseding the old highest by 1.14 meters.
This small hill in Lithuania marked the completion of the #Baltic and #EU high points for me. Additionally, it was also the end of my road-trip. From this point onward, I would be alone to finish the callenge, My friends Iain and Tom would make their way back to the UK. Meanwhile, I planned take ongoing flights into Belarus and Russia.
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What an incredible view from Aukštojas Hill—such a peaceful and scenic place! It’s amazing how much natural beauty Lithuania has to offer, especially in lesser-known spots like this. Visiting places like Peak 46 truly highlights the value of tailor-made vacations to Lithuania, where every detail can be planned around your interests, whether it’s nature, culture, or hidden gems off the typical tourist path. This post definitely inspires a more personalized approach to exploring the country!