Nature

Nature park “Numernes valnis”

The nature park is a NATURA 2000 territory, established in 2004 in order to keep Latvia’s and Europe’s rare and protected species of forest and mire habitats, plant communities, threatened and …

Nature reserve “Grebļukalns”

It is a nature reserve “Grebļukalns” with a special microclimate and fauna. Here are a few species of plants and butterflies included in the Red Data Book of Latvia. This …

“Devil Hollows” in Rundēni

The Devil Hollows is a geologic and geomorphologic nature monument. It is the only object of this kind in the Baltic States. The site is not easy to find and …

Nature park for the recreation activities “Zīdūņs”

The nature park “Zīdūņs ” is 12 hectares of forest with two different trails that connect in the shape of a number eight, plus a walking trail. In the park, …

Nature trail of Filandmuiža Blue stone

The nature trail is linear and in one direction it is 1,3 km long. It leads to one of the biggest stones in the Ludza region- the Filandmuiža Blue stone. …

Nature trail of lake Kovšezers

The nature trail is circular and its length is 4 km. It leads you through the forest and around the beautiful lake- Kovšezers. The company “Latvia’s State Forests” has created …

Eversmuiža history and nature trail

A linear walking trail which leads near the local historical objects like- Eversmuiža catholic church, Eversmuiža manor house and along the Ludza river to the special healing place with different …

Seimaņi secular stone

Seimaņi secular stone is one of the largest stones in Latvia. It is 9 m long, with a height of 1, 9m and width of 5,6 m. Most part of …

Istra nature park and lake of Istra

The surrounding of Istra and Vecslabada villages is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Latgale, with a lot of lakes and hillocks. Istra lake is the largest lake amongst …

Plisūns secular stone

The Plisūns secular stone is the witness of the Glacial period. You can find it next to Plisūns lake and from the top of it is a beautiful view of …

Stone “Zemes acs”/ “Eye of the earth”

The stone is unique in its mineralogical composition because it is shaped like a quartz single crystal. Such large boulders have not been recorded in Latvia. The stone is located …

Kazici Bull Stone

It is a large stone – an ancient Latgalian cult stone. Its length is 5.3 m, width – 3.5 m, height – 1.8 m. It is assumed that the stone …

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