We have collected for you the most beautiful snow-covered trails and natural objects in Latvia, all in one list.
1. Ērgļu Cliffs
These 700-m long naked cliffs rise along the banks of the Gauja River and represent one of the most significant tourist sites in the Gauja.
Location: Ērgļu klintis
2. Ligatne
Ligatne is a city located on the winding Ligatne River, whose banks expose sandy outcrops, beautiful cliffs and caves in the rocks.
Location: Ligatne
3. White dune in Saulkrasti
18-meter high White Dune is one of the main attractions in Saulkrasti and a favorite spot among tourists.
Location: Baltā kāpa Saulkrastos
4. “Māras kambari” caves
These naturally formed sandstone caves are located on the right bank of the Abava Valley, between Sabile and Renda. From the parking lot, it will take you just a 800-meter walk through a picturesque forest to get there.
Location: Māras kambari
5. “Saulrieti” Memorial Museum of Karlis Skalbe
“Saulrieti” Memorial Museum has been open since 1987. This is the place where the poet Karlis Skalbe used to seek inspiration and spend time with family and friends.
Location: Kārļa Skalbes memoriālais muzejs, Saulrieti
6. Trail to sulfur lakes at Kemeri National Park
This 830 m long nature trail is winding along the marshland, forming a loop around the Raganas lake with a vivid red bottom, which makes the water look copper-colored.
Location: Raganu purvs
7. Sietiņiezis
Sietiņiezis is one of the highest white sandstone outcrops in Latvia.
Location: Sietiņiezis
8. Observation tower on Riekstukalns mountain
The 16m high tower is located on a hill in the Riekstukalns winter resort, revealing a picturesque view of the local landscape and the tallest buildings in Riga.
Location: Riekstukalna skatu tornis
9. Trail in Garciems
This hiking trail winding to the sea through the Piejura Natural Park is 650 m long. To the right of the trail, you will find the Eimur canal, and to the left, there are large dunes reaching 16 m in height.
Location: Garciema taka
10. Linden alley near the Katvari manor
The Katvari Manor was built in the middle of the 18th century on the shore of the homonymic lake in Vidzeme. It is recognized as an architectural monument of national importance.
Location: Katvaru Muižas Pils
Material prepared by Juliana Iljina (Facebook: Places to travel in Baltic States; Instagram: jusjka)
