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Girgždūtė is an archaeological monument from the 9th to the 16th century and one of the highest and most beautiful mounds in Lithuania, rising 226.8 meters above sea level. It fascinates with its natural beauty, rich history, and mythical legends.
The mound consists of two ridges: one was likely used for pagan rituals, while the other held a fortress. The eastern ridge features visible terraces, and the western ridge, at 200 meters high, once had an oval-shaped lake. This site is also linked to an ancient sacred place.
In 1315, the Teutonic Knights attacked this stronghold. Legends say the hills were connected by secret tunnels, and the name "Girgždūtė" might derive from Commander Girgždas, who defended the land. Another version suggests the name comes from the phrase "girdžiu dūdas" ("I hear the bagpipes"), as the Samogitians used bagpipes and signal fires to warn of an approaching enemy.
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