“Olando kepurė” beach and cliff

(Eng. Dutchman’s Cap) is the highest spot on the Lithuanian seaside: a 24.4-meter cliff located between Karklė and Giruliai in the Seacoast Regional Park. According to scientists, the cliff was formed 12 to 15 thousand years ago by retreating glaciers. It is a parabolic dune on a moraine ridge. The Dutchman’s Cap has long been a landmark for sailors and fishermen: overgrown with pine and oak trees, it created a distinct contrast to the sandy plain surrounding it. Navigation signs were installed in the beginning of the 19^th century and have been marked on maps ever since. It is believed that the cliff was named the ‘Dutchman’s Cap’ because of its resemblance to a Dutch cap when viewed from the sea. The top of the Dutchman’s Cap commands a sea view with steep shores and stony beaches. This is a perfect spot for watching birds flying over the sea. There is also a park here for nice walks among oaks, beeches, sycamore maples and other ornamental trees. The Dutchman’s Cap cliff is included on the List of Natural Heritage.

Address: Olando Kepurė, Karklė 92282