In Aukštaitija, a motorcycle ride can be more than a transfer between towns. Lithuania’s road authority, Via Lietuva, highlights a direction linking Ukmergė, Anykščiai and Molėtai, where hills, wooded stretches and lakes alternate. It lends itself to an unhurried day in which the stops matter as much as the bends.
The regional road No. 115 between Ukmergė and Molėtai forms part of the route, alongside smaller roads through Kurkliai, Balninkai and Alanta. Possible stops include Alanta Manor and Asveja Regional Park. The Mindūnai observation tower is another option towards Molėtai. Choose the exact connecting roads on a map before setting off: this is a suggested network of roads, not a single marked loop.
Autumn’s shorter days and changing road surfaces call for a measured pace. Check the weather and current traffic restrictions before leaving, and stop by lakes or historic sites only where parking is safe and permitted. Plan a fuel stop ahead of less populated stretches.