Girnikų piliakalnis, Ancient hillfort in Šiauliai District Municipality, Lithuania
The hillfort stands 183 meters above sea level, featuring a rectangular platform measuring 60 by 20 meters at its summit.
During World War I, the northern foothills became the final resting place for 240 German soldiers who perished in battles of 1915.
The site holds regular ceremonies on September 21st, marking the Battle of Saule from 1236 with fires lit alongside other Lithuanian hillforts.
Located 22 kilometers southwest of Šiauliai city and 4 kilometers north of Kurtuvėnai, the site connects to multiple regional hiking paths.
Local folklore tells of a giant named Anculis who created the hill by collecting sand in his shoes and pouring it over fallen enemies.
Location: Šiauliai District Municipality
GPS coordinates: 55.86354,23.03386
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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