Green Vilnius Self-Guided Bike Tour: Verkiai Regional Park & Green Lakes

5 hours

Moderate

Explore Vilnius – the Greenest Capital of Europe 2025 on this scenic self-guided bike tour to Verkiai Regional Park and the Green Lakes. This carefully designed cycling route combines riverside paths, cultural landmarks, forest trails, panoramic view

Vilnius to Verkiai Regional Park Cycling Route

The tour starts in central Vilnius and follows the scenic Neris River cycling path, gradually leaving the city behind. Along the way, you’ll pass important cultural and spiritual landmarks, including the peaceful Trinapolis Monastery and the historic Vilnius Calvary — a unique 17th-century pilgrimage site with a scenic Way of the Cross spread across hills and chapels.

The route then leads into Verkiai Regional Park, one of the largest and most scenic green areas in Vilnius. Rolling hills, historic manor landscapes, and dense forests create a peaceful escape just minutes from the city center. A highlight of the tour is a visit to Verkiai Manor Park, where you can enjoy stunning panoramic views over the Neris River from one of the most impressive viewpoints in Vilnius.

From the manor park, the route continues along quiet forest trails toward the Green Lakes (Žalieji ežerai). You’ll visit Balsiai Lake, the largest and most popular of the Green Lakes, featuring a sandy beach and clear water — one of the best swimming and relaxation spots in Vilnius during the warm season.

On the way back to the city, you’ll cycle through recently renovated recreational areas with ponds and green spaces, highlighting modern, sustainable urban development in Vilnius.

⭐ Tour Highlights – Vilnius Green Bike Tour

  • Greenest      Capital of Europe 2025 cycling experience
  • Scenic      ride along the Neris River
  • Trinapolis      Monastery and Vilnius Calvary
  • Verkiai      Regional Park & Verkiai Manor Park
  • Panoramic      viewpoints over the Neris River
  • Forest      cycling trails and nature paths
  • Green      Lakes & Balsiai Lake beach
  • Renovated      urban green zones with ponds
  • Mostly      traffic-free cycling routes

📏 Distance & Bike Options

  • Total      distance: ~36 km
  • Bike      types: Touring bike or Gravel bike
  • Difficulty:     Easy to moderate
  • Best      season: April – October

📦 What’s Included

  • Digital      route map with navigation (Komoot app or GPX file)
  • Sightseeing      descriptions with links or QR codes
  • Printed      paper map
  • 24-hour      bike rental
  • Helmet
  • Lock
What's included?
    • Digital      route map with navigation ( Komoot app or GPX file)
    • Sightseeing      descriptions with links or QR codes
    • Printed      paper map
    • 24-hour      bike rental
    • Helmet
    • Lock
    Exclusions

      live guide

      Please note
      • Public transportation nearby
      What to bring

        Comfortable clothes and shoes