Lielstraupe - Kārļi - Cēsis - Matīši
Breakfast.
- We walk nature trail along the Amata river which gurantees spectacular views, including impressive sandstone Zvartes Cliff as well as mushrooms typical for river banks. Also Chaga (Inonotys obliquus) which is used in medicine as well as Alder Bracket (Inonotus radiatus) which changes its colour depending of the light.
- We'll make a stop at Cesis to look at its mighty medieval castle ruines and charming Old town.
- Ungurmuiža Manor is unique example of the 18th century wooden baroque architecture. The interior paintings on the walls and ceilings have still survived. The manor has the park with impresive old oaks. There we look for (Hapalopilus croceus) and other typical mushrooms growing by oaks.
- Walking along the Lake Vaidava we might find summer boletus (Boletus reticulatus).
- We end the mushrooming by stopping at the shitaki mushroom growers at Dulbeņi.
Accommodation near Matīši.
