Camino Lituano is also part of Romea Strata – the longest European route to Rome, connecting Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Italy. Romea Strata was recently officially recognized as a European Cultural Route.
Camino Lituano is divided into daily stages averaging about 25 km. The route is marked with traditional yellow arrows indicating the direction toward Santiago de Compostela, as well as scallop shell symbols on a blue background. Along the way, pilgrims can find accommodation, dining options, and other essential infrastructure at designated stops. The Camino Lituano pilgrim passport can be obtained at specified locations.
The main route, measuring 500 kilometers, consists of 21 stages running from the town of Žagarė near the Latvian border to Sejny, where it connects with the Polish pilgrimage route. It winds through the regions of Šiauliai, Kaunas, and Alytus, revealing to pilgrims the beauty of Lithuania’s churches and chapels, museums, manor houses, and other historical and cultural heritage sites, as well as hillforts, nature trails, observation towers, and other natural landmarks. The route also offers opportunities to engage with local communities.
Additional stages extend through branches in Aukštaitija and Samogitia, allowing pilgrims to begin their journey from virtually any location – or, according to the Camino Lituano pilgrims’ code, to walk the path that begins right at their feet.
