A lake with clear measurements and a protected tree offer two different ways to explore Klykiai: Lake Klykių and the Klykių Oak in the village centre. The lake can be considered in terms of its measurements and water connections; the oak is a single natural heritage site with a long history and a designated protection status.

Lake Klykių: measurements and water connections

Lake Klykių is 1.8 km long, up to 0.4 km wide and a maximum of 42.6 m deep. These three measurements describe different dimensions of the body of water: its length, its greatest width and its deepest point. This distinction is informative when comparing lakes, since length, maximum width and maximum depth each answer a different question about size. The values complement one another rather than repeating the same characteristic. The maximum width and depth do not indicate that these dimensions are uniform across the entire lake.

The southeastern shore is wooded. A stream about 10 m long flows from Lake Klykių towards Lake Politiškių; Lake Klykių is also part of the Žeimena River basin. The stream’s direction and the drainage basin show different connections: the stream describes a specific course, while the drainage basin places the lake within a broader hydrological context. Lake Klykių lies beside the Utena–Tauragnai road, another geographical point of reference for its location.

The Klykių Oak in the village centre

The Klykių Oak stands in the village centre, on Ąžuolų Street, in the courtyard of the community house. It is approximately 350 years old and has been a state-protected botanical natural heritage site since 2008. Its approximate age describes the tree’s long lifespan; 2008, by contrast, marks the beginning of its protected status. The two details thus place the oak within both a natural history and a specific history of protection. Its location in the courtyard of the community house adds a clearly identified place to this timeline.

A regional comparison of the lakes

In the wider regional context, Lake Tauragnas provides a point of comparison. It is considered the deepest lake in Lithuania and reaches 60 m at its deepest point. This exceeds the maximum depth of Lake Klykių, at 42.6 m; both figures refer to the deepest point of each lake. The national distinction belongs to Tauragnas, not Lake Klykių. This makes it possible to compare the local lake profile with a broader regional perspective without transferring one lake’s distinction to the other.

When looking for a hotel in Klykiai, your main interest can guide your choice of destination: are you most interested in the landscape, with its lake and water connections, or would you prefer to focus on the protected natural heritage and its location in the village centre? This comparison offers a clear way to choose a theme for your stay.

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For the broader travel overview: Utena District Municipality.