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Žagarė, Joniškis Dist.
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Žagarė Ridge Educational Trail
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The Žagarė Ridge Educational Trail, starting near Žagarė, unveils the longest esker (a ridge created by the retreating glaciers during the Ice Age) in the Baltics. Extending 5 kilometres, the trail offers views of Žvelgaičių lake, leads to the Žvelgaičio mound, freedom-fighters' graves, and Love Island, accessible via a floating bridge.
The Žagarė Ridge Educational Trail, starting near Žagarė, unveils the longest esker (a ridge created by the retreating glaciers during the Ice Age) in the Baltics. Extending 5 kilometres, the trail offers views of Žvelgaičių lake, leads to the Žvelgaičio mound, freedom-fighters' graves, and Love Island, accessible via a floating bridge. Part natural ground and part asphalt, marked with white arrows on a green background, the trail includes an observation platform and a lookout tower. Along the way, visitors can explore bubbling springs, remnants of a water mill, and enjoy modern recreational areas with beaches.