Kryžiauka is located in the administrative unit of Upninkų eldership, Jonava district municipality, Kaunas County, Lithuania. To get a sense of the landscape, it is worth looking at the entire administrative area: municipal figures dated 5 August 2020 put the forest cover in Upninkų at 57 percent. Agricultural land accounts for 31 percent, while water bodies and other land uses together make up 12 percent. These proportions apply to the entire administrative unit and show a landscape where forests make up the largest share of the area, while agriculture also accounts for a notable share. Forest and agricultural land together account for 88 percent of the area in the administrative unit; the forest share is almost twice as large as the share of agricultural land.

A landscape between forest and water

The Lietava flows through Upninkų and is one of the places visitors can discover along the forest trails in the administrative area. This gives you two complementary points of reference: the percentages describe the distribution of land across the entire administrative unit, while the Lietava identifies a particular watercourse. If you choose Kryžiauka with nature in mind, you can consider both the wider landscape and a specific river.

Archaeological traces

The archaeological heritage of the Upninkų area includes archaeological monuments, Stone Age campsites, hillforts, burial mounds and old defensive structures. This range offers different historical perspectives: campsites, fortified structures and burial mounds are different types of archaeological evidence.

Dubiai Hillfort, also known as Batarėja, stands on a spur of the upper terrace on the right bank of the Šventoji. Based on its external features, it is dated from the second half of the first millennium to the beginning of the second millennium. This description connects the site with its location on the riverbank and a broad historical timeframe.

The Dagilioniai burial mound site comprises 13 burial mounds dating from the 9th to the 11th century. The two examples differ in their archaeological form: here, a hillfort on a spur by a riverbank; there, a group of burial mounds. The dates given overlap in part, so they do not represent a simple sequence from one site to the other.

Guests, leisure and events

The rural tourism homestead Kaimas kryžkelėje welcomes guests year-round. It is available for hire for weddings, anniversaries and banquets, as well as conferences, seminars and presentations. It is also available for leisure activities, and a mini-spa is part of the offer. The homestead therefore accommodates guests and offers a range of leisure and event facilities.

If you are looking for accommodation, the year-round guest reception is a useful point of reference. Rental options, leisure activities and facilities may change, so confirm availability and that the offer is right for you before travelling.

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For the broader travel overview: Jonava District Municipality.