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Not far from the "Žagarkalns" skiing slopes, at Cēsis, by the Gauja river. Tenting and caravan sites, boating camp. Large area, convenient for guest privacy. Cottages for parties, sauna. Boats and bicycles for rent. In winter - skiing slopes and services.
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 12 days
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The duration of the route is up to 12 days with self-drive transportation. The total distance is about 1 500 km.
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This territory in the northern part of the Dzūkija Highlands with lots of hillocks and lakes. The most interesting tourist destination is Velnio duobė (Devil’s Flowerbed) – a funnel-shaped hole that is up to 40 m deep and 200 m wide and is thought to have originated during the Ice Age.
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Pirts noma, izmitināšana, ēdināšana, banketu zāles noma, internets, makšķerēšana, volejbola laukums. |
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Das beinah 100 km langes und bis zu 36 km breites aus dem Süßwasser bestehende Haff, das im Norden mit der Ostsee verbunden ist. Das Haff trennt vom Merr die eindrucksvolle Kurische Nehrung. Ins Kurische Haff mündet der größte Fluss Litauens Nemunas ein. |
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The cafe in the guest house Imals, next to the highway Kandava-Sabile (9th km). In the ancient river valley of Abava, 5 km away from Sabile. Both traditional Latvian dishes and tasty grilled steaks with different garnishes; as well as Italian pastas or Chinese food. |
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The late Baroque and early Classicism building was commissioned by Duke Peter Byron of Courland and Zemgale, and it was built between 1773 and 1776 on the basis of a design by a Danish architect. It was the castle of Duchess Anna. The first university in Latvia, Academia Petrina was established here in 1775 and named after Duke Peter. The first observatory was installed at the academy in 1772, and a high school was in the building during the age of the Russian Empire. Among graduates are distinguished Latvians such as Krišjānis Barons, Jānis Alunāns and Jānis Čakste, as well as the Lithuanian Antanas Smetona. The Jelgava Museum of History and Art took over the building in 1952, and in 1975 it was named after the Old Master Ģederts Eliass (1887-1975). The exhibition speaks to the history of the city and surrounding area during and after the period of the Duchy of Courland and Zemgale. Outside the impressive building are four cannons from the period of the duchy, as well as monument to Eliass that was designed in 1987 by the sculptor Jānis Zariņš. Another monument, “Lāčplēsis and the Black Knight,” was designed by the sculptor Kārlis Jansons and commemorates the liberators of Jelgava. |
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The Burbišķe Estate houses the Daugivene Culture and History Museum. The 28 ha territory is environmentally protected. The central part of the park has a pond that covers 3 ha and has 15 islands and 11 bridges, both large and small. Since 2000, the estate has hosted a tulip festival with some 300 types of tulips. |
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The property is located in the picturesque Karula National Park (Karula Rahvuspark). Here you can have a meal and spend the night. The food is mainly prepared from local ingredients in the household kitchen. The farm also breeds bulls. |
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The route brings you to Kaunas, multiple Lithuanian regional parks and allows to enjoy the landscapes of the river Nemunas. Kaunas is Lithuania’s second largest city. It is notable for its modernist architecture. The city is located at the confluence of the two largest Lithuanian rivers: Nemunas and Neris. Moving further from Lampėdžiai to Vilkija, the Forest Trail runs for two days along trails and small countryside gravel roads next to the right bank of the river Nemunas. This section is shaped by beautiful landscapes with views of the river, the waterfront meadows and small villages. Do not miss the ferry in Vilkija crossing over the river Nemunas, one of the few still in operation in the Baltic States. For the next two days from Vilkija, the Forest Trail runs through its most spectacular sections in the Dubysa Regional Park from Kirkšnovė to Šiluva with mounds on riverbanks and historical churches now and there. This regional park covers the impressive Dubysa river valley, which reaches a depth of 40 m and a width of up to 500 m. Be prepared for a rolling terrain. Next, the route will take you to the town of Šiluva – the Catholic pilgrimage site – and to the Kurtuvėnai Regional Park. It is among the most forested areas of Central Lithuania; thus, the regional park with its glaciated valleys is a wonderland of forests, waters and wetlands. The Forest Trail leads along small forest paths, tourist trails, beautiful tree alleys and wetlands. The walk ends in Šaukėnai village, from where the city of Šiauliai is easily reached. |
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Maza apdzīvota vieta ar dažām viensētām uz pussalas (salos tulkojumā no lietuviešu valodas nozīmē „sala") starp vairākiem ezeriem. Salos II ir viens no sešiem Augštaitijas nacionālā parka etnogrāfiskajiem ciemiem. Ciems patiks tiem, kas meklē ļoti nomaļas vietas ar vecām guļbaļķu dzīvojamām un saimniecības ēkām. No Salos II pa sauszemes maršrutu var doties pārgājienā līdz Ladakalnim un Ginuču pilskalnam (sk. iepriekš). |
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The café is in the basement of the Līgatne Cultural Centre. There is a summer terrace alongside the Līgatne River. Latvian cuisine: Herring, cold soup, sausages, pork haché, hunter’s sausages, pork ribs, pancakes with cottage cheese, potato pancakes. Special foods: The “Pie Jančuka” pork chop. |
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The island of 7.5 km2 in Lake Peipsi is largely inhabited by Russian-speaking Old Believers who have broadly retained their old traditions through time. Traditional trades are fishing and growing vegetables, mainly onion. |
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Pühtittsa Convent at Kuremäe was established in 1891 and is the only operating Russian Orthodox nunnery in Estonia. Centuries ago there was a sacred grove on Kuremäe hill and a sacrificial spring at its foot, the spring is considered “holy“ for its curative powers. The convent compound is open to visitors; guided tours run by nuns can be booked to learn more about the daily life of convent residents. |
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The historical centre of Talsi, which is known as the town of nine hillocks. The historical construction around Baznīckalns hill, Lake Talsi and Lake Vilkmuiža mostly dates back to the 19th century. Lielā Street is particularly beautiful with its low-rise buildings (two or three floors and ridged roofs). There are beautiful views from the area around Lake Talsi and Ķēniņkalns hill. |
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Z/s Kotiņi pamatnodarbošanās ir graudkopība ar specializāciju sēklkopībā. Vieni no lielākajiem sēklas ražotājiem valstī. Apsaimniekojamās zemes platība ir 4500 ha, no kuriem 3500 ha ir augstu kategoriju sertificētas sēklas lauki. Audzē kviešus, miežus, rapsi, pupas, zirņus, auzas, rudzus, eļļas rutkus, sinepes, griķus, āboliņu, sarkano auzeni, timotiņu, Speltas kviešus. Saimniecība piedāvā produktus ar pievienoto vērtību:
Daļa no Kotiņu produktiem ir atzīti ar zaļās karotītes kvalitātes zīmi! Kotiņi ir saimniecība, kur lieto Latvijā ražotu 100% zaļu enerģiju. |
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This nature park protects the landscapes of the Latgale highlands. Of importance here are Lake Ruskulis and Lake Cīrītis with its eight islands, along with the forests of the area. An ancient castle hill is on one of the islands in Lake Cīrītis – the Upursala island. There and on the Oši island, specialists have found more than 250 species of plants. |
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This was a coast guard facility with a zenith missile division, and it was meant to protect the outer border of the Soviet Union. At this time the Ventspils Naval Guard Battalion has an observation point at the location.
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Gaujas tilts Siguldā ir vienīgais tilts Latvijā ar šādu unikālu tehnisko risinājumu. Pirmo reizi tilts uzcelts 1937. gadā, taču kara laikā tas tika sagrauts. 1950. gadā to atjaunoja. 2017. gada vasaras beigās noslēgsies tā rekonstrukcijas darbi. |
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This is the 11th largest Estonian island, and its central section is covered by a broadleaf forest (linden, oak, elm and other trees) that is more than 100 years old. Along the shores, the Abruka Island has meadows and small areas of wetlands. Only the northern part of the island is populated. Few tourists come to call, which means that the island is relatively untouched by humankind.
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