Lopaičiai hillfort

Lopaičiai hillfort is an archaeological site in Tverai Eldership on elevated ground with visible earthen ramparts and traces of early settlements. The remains show the typical structure of such a defensive stronghold with sunken areas and accumulated wall formations from antiquity.

The site developed during the Iron Age as a defensive center for Baltic tribal groups protecting their territories. Over centuries it remained an important stronghold before the region eventually changed purpose and was abandoned.

The hillfort takes its name from the nearby village and shows through its layout how early Baltic communities organized their fortified settlements. Visitors walking the site can observe how the earthworks shaped the living space and defensive strategy of those who built it.

The site is freely accessible year-round and requires no prior booking for a visit. Best explored on foot, allowing you to fully experience the earthwork formations and the surrounding landscape.

Excavations at this location regularly unearth objects that reveal how people lived here around 3000 years ago. These findings help researchers piece together the daily routines and habits of these early Baltic communities.

Location: Tverai Eldership

Website: http://piliakalniai.lt/piliakalnis.php?piliakalnis_id=445

GPS coordinates: 55.74478,22.18692

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04