Samogitian Upland

The Samogitian Upland (Lithuanian: Žemaičių aukštuma) is a hilly terrain in the west of Lithuania.

[1] The current terrain of the highlands was formed after the last ice age as a result of the repeated regressions during warmer periods and progressions during colder periods.

[1] The rivers that begin in the highlands include: Venta, Virvyčia, Minija, Babrungas, Kražantė, Akmena, Ančia.

[1] Its highest, central part is the Samogitian Watershed [lt], which contains the highest point in the upland: the Medvėgalis hill (234.6 m).

Its eastern part is the East Samogitian Plateau,[2] the western part is the West Samogitian Plateau.

Physical map of Lithuania
Samogitian Upland as seen from the Sprūdė Hillfort [ lt ]
Medvėgalis Mound (left) to the north and Medvėgalis Hillfort (right)