Upytė hillfort

Upytė hillfort is an archaeological site comprising earthen ramparts built on raised terrain in northern Lithuania. The fortified position features defensive structures arranged to protect the settlement area on top of the elevated ground.

The site originated in the Early Iron Age as a defensive stronghold for local communities in the region. Its fortified position allowed it to serve as a protected center for settlement and defense over an extended period.

Archaeological excavations at the site have revealed numerous artifacts that demonstrate the daily routines and social structures of early Lithuanian settlements.

The site can be reached by marked pathways with informational signs explaining the different structural elements. The uneven terrain requires suitable footwear for comfortable exploration of the hillfort.

The site's position on high ground enabled ancient inhabitants to maintain visual communication with other defensive posts across the surrounding landscape.

Location: Upytė eldership

Website: http://piliakalniai.lt/piliakalnis.php?piliakalnis_id=354

GPS coordinates: 55.65561,24.22717

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:28