Place to visit
Krušonių skardis, Lithuania: what it is and when to go
Krušonių skardis is a cliff in Lithuania (Merkinė). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 07. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Lithuania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cliff · Nature
- Where
- Lithuania
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- VNO Vilnius, 94 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 54.10728, 24.15681
What it is and where
Krušonių skardis is a cliff in Lithuania (Merkinė). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Lithuania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Merkinė, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 6.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 54.10728, 24.15681; the nearest main airport is Vilnius International Airport (VNO, Vilnius), 94 km as the crow flies. How to get around Lithuania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature places in Lithuania. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Krušonių skardis is May to September.
- JanPossible7:40
- FebPossible9:28
- MarPossible11:29
- AprPossible13:46
- MayBest time15:44
- JunBest time16:52
- JulBest time16:24
- AugBest time14:38
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:12
- NovBetter not8:11
- DecPossible7:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 07. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Lithuania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Lithuania
To enter Lithuania there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Lithuania checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- E11 section 55: Žiogeliai – MerkinėHiking787 m
- Merkinė hillfortArchaeological site5.9 km
- Church of the Assumption, MerkinėChurch building in Merkinė, Lithuania6.3 km
- Church of the Holy Trinity, LiškiavaChurch building in Lithuania7.2 km
- Dzūkija National ParkNational park in Lithuania7.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Lithuania guide.
More in Lithuania: Nature
- Curonian Spit: dune spit in Lithuania and Russia
- Curonian Lagoon: lagoon of the Baltic Sea
- Trakai Historical National Park: national park in Lithuania
- Battle of Saule: 1236 battle during Livonian Crusade
- Aukštaitija National Park: national park in Lithuania
- Aukštojas Hill: hill in Lithuania
Every Lithuania place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Krušonių skardis?
It is a cliff in Lithuania. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Lithuania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Krušonių skardis?
May to September. In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 07.
How do you get to Krušonių skardis?
The nearest main airport is Vilnius International Airport (VNO), 94 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Lithuania is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Lithuania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have E11 section 55: Žiogeliai – Merkinė, Merkinė hillfort, Church of the Assumption, Merkinė. The rest is in the Lithuania guide.
Keep reading
- Merkinė11 places to see in and around Merkinė, Lithuania: Dzūkija National Park, Church of the Assumption, Merkinė, Church of the Holy Trinity, Nedzingė. Best time: May to Sep
- Nature213 places for nature in Lithuania, from Curonian Spit to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- LithuaniaBefore travelling to Lithuania: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Krušonių skardis on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.