Zackagiris (Dziackagirio) educational rout
We are pleased invite you to discover Marcinkonys environs by following Dziackagiris sightseeing route. The length of the route is 13,8 km, however, you may choose sections of 7 km or 10,5 km.
The route begins at Marcinkonys Visitors Centre.
Route difficulty – easy. Special training is not required.
- Marcinkonys. The Duobupis, a small river that crosses Naujaliai, farther on joins with the Dziackagiris stream which gave the name to this sightseeing ruote. After leaving the village the Dziackagiris flows into the Grūda that runs throught the forest from the Grūda lake that separates Lithuania and Belarus. The Grūda water-meadows are a favourite hiding place for corn-crakes, while herons look for frogs here and cranes come here spring.
- Hill of Shooting-Range. A shooting-range was established here during the Polish Occupation period later to be used by Germans. There were wooden rails at the foot of the hill that were used for pulling a trolley with attached targets. A cottage stood at the edge of the forest from which they used to shots at the moving target-trolley. The high slope would „absorb“ the shots that missed the target. Village children used to look for lead from bullets for their fishing-rods.
- Trees with hollows. When you cross the Grūda, you will find a hollow pine. There are very old bee-keeping traditions in the forest of Dzūkija. During hard period, people would face a shortage bread or money but they would never experience a lack of honey. Honey and wax were the main source of income for many inhabitants for a long time. They used to climb trees by using special equipment that is exhibited at the Ethnographic Museum in Marcinkonys. You can see bees living in the hollows of the Ancient Bee-Keeping Path located in Musteika environs.
- Hill of Valley. The white sand hill is an open hill in the Roosters corner. Inland dunes in Dzukija pine forests extend for tens of kilometers but all of them have stopped moving since trees and grass have stopped the movement of sand. But this dune is still alive. Helped by the wind, it tries to resist plants by pouring its white sand on them.
- “The Bear’s Rump”. Lichen forests are replaced by small swamps, meadows and bushes called “The Bear’s Rump”. On the right, there are cultural meadows with the straightened and deepened Dziackagiris stream flowing through, and on the left, there I a small but very beautiful raised bog. In spring, andromedas burst into blossom and cotton – grass shows its white tuft. Ledums and bog whortleberries grow in drier places, and cranberry stems interlace on the hummocks of swamps.
- The Aklažeris. It is a small lake of thermo – karstic origin that appeared when an ice lump broke away from a glacier and was covered with soil. The bogging process transformed the lake of almost 10 ha into and transition mire while only fifty years ago one could swim there. Silver crucian carps used to spawn in the lake, and fishing boats would be moored along the shores. A lot of mountain arnicas and sand pinks grow on the slopes of the lake’s shores.
- Beaver’s Places. The path leads through the sections stretching out through the dunes toward the Warsaw – St. Petersburg railroad leaving the Aklažeris behind. On the right you can see lush sedge meadows and low – lying marshy land quagmires which conceal beavers cabins. On the left, 200 m from the railroad, there is a circus brimming with numerous springs where the Dziackagiris stream begins. After visiting a woody island, you will reach a wide clearing: these are lanes through which Marcinkonys village cattle were driven to the border of Čepkeliai Raised Bog. If you turn left, there is the Kastinis Lake nearby, and if you turn right, you will return to Marcinkonys Visitors Centre by following the lanes.
Important:
- Put on comfortable shoes and put on comfortable clothing
- Do not forget hats
- Carry water and snacks
- Keep the camera
- Carry some cash
- Keep loaded mobile phone
Distance to Marcinkoniai:
From Vilnius – 99 km
From Kaunas – 120 km
From Druskininkai – 35 km
Price for 1 person with accommodation*:
| For 2 persons | from 3 up to 5 persons | from 6 up to 10 persons |
| 120 EUR | 104 EUR | 84 EUR |
Price includes:
– Accommodation in standard double room for 1 person (2 nights)
– Buffet breakfast
– Transfer Druskininkai – Dzukijos National Park – Druskininkai (minivan or minibus)
– Transport services at National park (minivan or minibus)
– Guide services (Russian, Lithuanian or English speaking)
– Entrance ticket
*Reservation minimum 48 hours before day of excursion
*Prices are subject to change at the time of booking
Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information and reservation by mail: sales@ivolita.lt or one of our hotel’s reception.
Discover region of Dzūkija
Bicycle rout: Marcinkonys-Darželiai-Kapiniškiai-Margionys-Marcinkonys.
Length of route – 26 km. Duration – 4 hours.
Distance:
Marcinkonys – Darželiai – 6 km (asphalt)
Darželiai – „Antončiko šaltinis“ – 3,5 km (2 km asphalt, 1,5 km forest track)
„Antončiko šaltinis“ – Bakanausko ežeras – 2 km (sandy forest road)
Bakanausko ežeras – Margionys – 4,3 km (gravel forest road)
Margionys – Marcinkonys – 11 km (asphalt)
The route begins from the Visitors’ Centre Marcinkonys where after seeing Dzūkija National Park exhibits, you can visit one of the most impressive Lithuanian rivers – Skroblus. After passing 6 km you will arrive at the village Darželiai, through which flows Grūda River (which also flows through the territory of Belarus). On a hot summer day in the Grūda River You can take a swim and refresh yourself.
After passing 2 km, You have to turn to the right, to Kapiniškiai side. From the hill you can see grazing. After visiting the astonishing Antončikas source, continue to travel to Bakanausko Lake and swamps. The lake and the nearby swamp was formed after the glacier melted in this territory. Such small marsh typical in sandy Dainava region. There is the bridge from swamps shore to the lake, from which a traveler can see a variety of wetland plant species and from observation deck – enjoy the marsh colors and flavors.
Further, through the woods, you can get to Margionys village, where you can see beginning of the river Skroblus. In Lithuania there is not so short (17.3 kilometers) and at the same time such a fast flowing river. At the beginning of the source “Bobos daržo” water flow to 8 liters per second, and when it flows into the river Merkys – 700 liters per second. “Bobos daržo” source is one of the Skroblus sources and has hydrogeological nature monument status.
Important:
- Put on comfortable shoes and put on comfortable clothing
- Do not forget hats
- Carry water and snacks
- Keep the camera
- Carry some cash
- Keep loaded mobile phone
Distance to Marcinkoniai:
From Vilnius – 99 km
From Kaunas – 120 km
From Druskininkai – 35 km
Price for 1 person with accommodation*:
| For 2 persons | from 3 up to 5 persons | from 6 up to 10 persons |
| 153 EUR | 130 EUR | 106 EUR |
Price includes:
– Accommodation in standard double room for 1 person (2 nights)
– Buffet breakfast
– Transfer Druskininkai – Marcinkonys – Druskininkai (minivan or minibus)
– Bicycle rent
– Guide services (Russian, Lithuanian or English speaking)
– Entrance ticket
*Reservation minimum 48 hours before day of excursion
*Prices are subject to change at the time of booking
Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information and reservation by mail: sales@ivolita.lt or one of our hotel’s reception.
Catch a fish!
Everyone knows that Dzukija region is one of the most beautiful region of Lithuania, exclusive of pine forests, torrential rivers and streams, lakes abundance. You can have fun with friend or family here all year round.
We can organize for you a unique vacation or a weekend in nature, depending on your taste and interests.
We offer:
Trout and grayling fishing in the rivers of Dzukija (Ula, Merkys, Gruda). Spinning or fly fishing.
Price from € 60-180 (duration of 4 to 8 hours).
Extra services:
Fishing equipment rental
Transport services
Nature, tour or travel guide services are available (Russian, Lithuanian or English speaking).
*Reservation minimum 48 hours before day of excursion
*Prices are subject to change at the time of booking
*Book this activities and get special price for accommodation
Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information and reservation by mail: sales@ivolita.lt or one of our hotel’s reception.