Juodųdu Lakajų lake. – The river Lackaya. (to Zhukachizna km)

Juodųdu Lakajų lake. – The river Lackaya. (to Zhukachizna km)

18 km. Around 6am.

The Lakaja is one of the most beautiful rivers in Eastern Aukštaitija. This route is mostly chosen by those who have already sailed the Žeimena and Kiauna. In terms of natural beauty and swimming fun, Lakaya is definitely not inferior to them. It is the most watery tributary of the Žeimena, winding its way through the Labanoras Forest. The Lakaia area has been declared a landscape reserve. It is particularly rich in nature, with a flourishing diversity of flora and fauna. Clear water, coastal meadows, pine forests, sandy cliffs, sparse villages and cosy stopping places. The main disadvantage of this route is that the start and end of the Lacaye route are far from the main roads, which means that you have to spend time on gravel roads.
You will start your canoe trip on the Lakaja River from the campsite next to the lake Juodieji Lakajai
, near the village of Lakaja. After boarding the kayaks, steer them along the right shore of the Black Lacaye Lake. After about 150 m. turn towards the mouth of the Lacaye River, which is covered in lush reeds. Next, you will have to negotiate a short obstacle course consisting of tree clearings. The Lacaye River will appear shallow at first, with darkness reaching up to 4 metres at the bottom in places. depth. If you decide to swim here, be careful, as the springs bursting out of the forest sometimes create strong cold eddies in the river.

We strongly urge everyone – please do not leave rubbish behind. They can be disposed of at the overnight stay or at the finish line.

After crossing the bridge of the Joniškis-Labanoras road, the river will become more winding, passing through the villages of Palakajo and Fedariškės. The village of Fedariškės was founded by the Sventkites, so you will notice that the architecture is reminiscent of the bathhouses of old Russian fairy tales. Eventually, you will reach the small lake Aldikis. On its shores, the Lithuanian Red Data Book has spotted a golden eagle – the largest bird of prey in Lithuania.

After about 0.8 km. along Aldikis, you will find 1 km. a long tributary connecting the lakes Aldikis and Lakaja. At the beginning of the fork you will leave the village of Paaldikis on your right. You will then pass the small village of Žukaučizna and its bridge, which will be your finishing point.