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Rokantiškių Kalva

hike | 2023-03-12
231 m altitude, - m prominence, - km isolation

We decided to visit this peak unexpectedly, although I had wanted to go there for a few years. We drove fifteen kilometres from Vilnius and were still surrounded by houses, with construction going on next to the hill. First we tried the south side, but were stopped by the construction fences that ran all along the southern slope of this hill. Then we tried the possible road to the east to the house near the top, but unfortunately it was also fenced in. So we drove all the way around to the north side, parked our car next to one of the unfinished houses and walked to the top. It was very unusual as there was a lot of snow in March; some steps were knee deep. Later we found some tracks, surprisingly – it looks like this peak is visited more often than one would think.

Good access from the south side, unfortunately the summit is on the other side of the fence
Housing complex nearby
Some fancy houses near the hill
Ongoing construction, so there is a chance that the fence will disappear when construction is complete
Approaching the summit
Arūnas nearing the summit

At the top we found a triangular metal structure with a metal end at the bottom. It is likely that some measuring equipment is attached to it. In Malaysia these structures are called “beiruts” and they are sometimes found in France, Switzerland and I think I have seen them in a few other places.

Triangular metal construction, called “beirut” in some countries
The structure at the top is perhaps five metres high
Metal end, probably for attaching some equipment (left)
View from above (right)
The peak is located in Žalaiakalnis Park

Short, unplanned walk and now one “red” spot less on the map. Excellent! I’m looking forward to my third trip to West Africa this year.


Rokantiškių Kalva 231 m altitude
Ranges Eastern Europe Ranges - Southeast Baltic Plains
Countries/regions Lithuania - Vilnius County
Distance 1.80 km up 0.60 km down
Elevation 26 m gain 26 m loss
Time
0h15 up
0h01 other
0h10 down
0h26 total
Trailhead 205 m altitude 54.6819280, 25.3860720
Route

There is a track from the west side, presumably connecting to other tracks in the park, but we crossed grassy fields from the north side before reaching the visible track.

Difficulties

There are construction fences on most sides, which will hopefully disappear when the work is finished

Links GPX trail
  • « West Africa II 2023

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2023
West Africa II 2023
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West Africa 2023
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2022
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Malay Archipelago III 2022
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843 km walked, 65 330 m climbed

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