Kartena Hillfort

Kartena Hillfort, also called the Castle, Swede or Lūžtis Mountain, is located on the other side of the river from Kartena Town in Lithuania. The town, as well as a bend in the Minija River and the surrounding valleys are visible from the hillfort.

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Type: Scenic viewpoint
Description: Fort in Lithuania
Also known as: “Pilis”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kartenos akmuo and Lourdes Grotto.

Kartenos akmuo

Stone

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Kartenos akmuo is a stone, which is situated 300 metres west of Kartena Hillfort.

Lourdes Grotto

Church

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Lourdes Grotto is a church, which is situated 510 metres west of Kartena Hillfort.

Church of the Assumption, Kartena

Church

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Church of the Assumption, Kartena is situated 1¼ km north of Kartena Hillfort.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kartena and Vėlaičiai.

Kartena

Town

Photo: Tozujoze, Public domain.

Kartena is a town in Klaipėda County, in northwestern Lithuania. According to the 2011 census, the town has a population of 931 people. The city is one of the settlements that are near the A11 highway.