Nature trail
Nature trail
Nature trail

Summer adventures on Latvia’s nature trails – with the family

Summer in Latvia is the perfect time to get outdoors with the family and explore our country’s diverse and scenic nature. From fragrant pine forest paths to dark swamp lakes and lookout towers revealing breathtaking views, nature trails are a great opportunity to combine active recreation with educational and emotionally rewarding time together.

Latvia’s nature trails offer a variety of opportunities for all age groups – from young children who want to run and study beetles to parents who appreciate peace, scenery and a chance to get away from the everyday rush. The trails are suitable for both short walks and longer hikes, and many of them are easily accessible with pushchairs.

Cenas tīrelisThe Bog Footbridge in the Cena Bog is a real find, with a long wooden footbridge leading across quiet lakes and moss-covered expanses. Here you can watch the birds, catch the sunrise and let the children discover the nature of the marsh, which is not seen every day. The Lielā Kangari Bog Trail in Vidzeme, on the other hand, takes you over scenic views with the chance to climb an observation tower and see the diversity of nature from above.

For families with younger children, the Tērvete Nature Trail is ideal, combining nature with a fairytale world. Here, children can meet dwarves, princesses and forest animals while walking along forest paths, climbing wooden footbridges and listening to birds singing. It is a place where nature and imagination meet.

If your family wants more of a walk along the water, Jūrtaka offers an unforgettable experience along the Baltic Sea coast. The trail leads along sand dunes, fishing villages and quiet beaches – just the place for a summer picnic and a swim. It is part of a longer hiking trail, but shorter sections are also available for a family outing.

Slīteres dabas takaA special experience is the Slītere Nature Trail, where you can encounter rich flora, rare birds and glimpse an ancient coastal forest that has retained its primeval atmosphere. In addition, many of the trails have information boards to help children understand natural processes and make the walk even more exciting.

Whichever route you choose, a nature trail is an opportunity to breathe fresh air, spend time without smart devices, strengthen family spirit and return home with rosy cheeks, tired smiles and the desire to go for a walk again.

Choose your nearest trail, check the weather and bring comfortable shoes – an adventure in Latvian nature is waiting for you!

List of destinations
Attraction list
ATTRACTION ADRESS PHONE E-MAIL
Museum "Andrupene Farmstead" Skolas iela 5, Andrupene, Krāslavas novads +371 26458876 laukuseta@inbox.lv
Gulbene electric train Dzelzceļa iela 8, Gulbene +371 26557582 turists@gulbene.lv
Jaundome nature trail Jaundomes muiža, Novomisļi, Ezernieku pagasts, Krāslavas novads
Andrupene bog trail Skolas iela 5, Andrupene, Krāslavas novads
Akmenupe nature trail Bebrenes pagasts, Augšdaugavas novads +371 26109353 parvalde@bebrene.lv
Eglukalns Forest Trail Sventes pagasts, Augšdaugavas novads +371 65476748 turisms@augsdaugavasnovads.lv
Esplanade Leisure Park Esplanāde, Daugavpils
Swamp trail Esplanādes atpūtas parks, Daugavpils
Iecava Painting Trail Iecava, Bauskas novads
Mazbānīša nature trail Mazirbe-Sīkrags, Kolkas pagasts, Talsu novads +371 67800389 slitere@daba.gov.lv
Kaltene nature trail with a bird-watching tower Kaltene, Rojas pagasts, Talsu novads +371 28630590 tic.roja@talsi.lv
Bird watching tower in Kolka Kolkas pagasts, Talsu novads +37167800389 slitere@daba.gov.lv
Roja River Nature Trail Roja, Rojas pagasts, Talsu novads +371 28630590 tic.roja@talsi.lv
Staldzenes Steep bank Bangu iela 61, Ventspils
Pokaini Forest Senpokaiņi, Naudītes pagasts, Dobeles novads
The Kürzer Trail Saulkrastu lauku teritorija, Saulkrastu novads
Loja River walking trail and cliffs Murjāņi, Sējas pag., Saulkrastu novads
Sessile beech Sējas pagasts, Saulkrastu novads
Medema swamp and forest Tīraines un Vētras ciems, Mārupes novads +371 67012553 rigasmezi@riga.lv
Lower lake Daugmales pagasts, Ķekavas novads
Forest Gallery and Story Trails Zaļā iela pie krustojuma ar Lauku ielu, Baldone
Cenas Moor Mārupes novads
Aborians - nature trail "Aiviekste oaks" Krasta un Peldu ielu krustojums, Lubāna, Madonas novads
Aiviekste HPP Aiviekste, Kalsnavas pagasts, Madonas novads
Ziestu Hill and Struve geodetic arc point "Sestu-hill" Ziestu kalns, Sausnējas pagasts, Madonas novads
Stone River rapids Ērgļu pagasts, Madonas novads
Green Tower Cīrulīšu iela 70, Cēsis, Cēsu novads
Outdoor activity adventure Bērze, Bērzes pagasts, Dobeles novads +371 27004113 outdoorsbaltic@gmail.com
Durbe Lake observation tower Durbes pagasts, Dienvidkurzemes novads
Gramzda Forest Park with a nature cinema Gramzda, Gramzdas pagasts, Dienvidkurzemes novads +371 28374204
Resting place "Volzbahs" Vaiņodes pagasts, Dienvidkurzemes novads +371 29391023
Laukezers Nature Park Laukezers, Kūku pagasts, Jēkabpils novads
Outdoor recreation complex "Zvejnieklīcis" Zvejnieklīcis, Sēlpils pagasts, Jēkabpils novads
Love Trail in Viesīte Brīvības iela 2, Viesīte, Jēkabpils novads
Marinzey Manor Park Atašienes pagasts, Jēkabpils novads
Jēkabpils Mezaparks Mežaparka iela 15, Jēkabpils +37126300803 mezaparks@jekabpilssc.lv
Rogali ravine and a large stone Kūku pagasts, Jēkabpils novads
Emse Park Emzes iela, Gulbene
Walking trail along the Venta in Skrunda Saldus iela 23, Skrunda, Kuldīgas novads
Kalnsēta Park and walking trail route "The way of art, music and love" Kalnsētas parks, Saldus, Saldus novads +371 63807443
Broceni Forest Park and air trails Brocēni, Saldus novads +371 24933055
Ciecere nature trail Kuldīgas iela 4, Saldus +371 63807443 tic@saldus.lv
The Garden of the Ring Sporta iela/Kuldīgas iela, Ventspils
Oleru swamp trail Jeru pagasts, Valmieras novads
Ruja floodplain trail with viewing platform Valdemāra iela 12, Rūjiena, Valmieras novads
Ķoņu hill and stone cognitive trail Ķoņu pagasts, Valmieras novads
Zilaiskalns Zilākalna pagasts, Valmieras novads +371 26122943 zkac@valmierasnovads.lv
Environmental object - name "Liepāja" on the beach Peldu iela, Liepāja +371 29402111 info@liepaja.travel
Krišjāņa Barons Trails Sigulda
Michaelmas Lighthouse Tārgales pagasts, Ventspils novads
Lake Būšnieku Ventspils
Nature reserve "Ukru gārša" “Zemzari”, Bukaišu pag., Dobeles novads +371 26193472
Pedele nature trail and gazebo in Putraskalns Sēlijas iela, Valka, Valkas novads
Kokši Lakes Nature Trail Valkas pagasts, Valkas novads
Themed walks and bike rides Valmiera un apkārtne +371 26332213 tic@valmierasnovads.lv
The steep banks of the Gauja Atpūtas parks, Valmiera +371 26332213 tic@valmierasnovads.lv
Protected landscape area "Veclaicene" Alūksnes novads +371 64322804 tic@aluksne.lv
Christmas Battle Museum “Mangaļi”, Valgundes pag., Jelgavas novads +371 67228147 mangali@karamuzejs.lv
Wooden footbridges in the meadows of the Svēte floodplain Svētes palienes pļavas, Jelgava
Health Trail Valmieras iela, Rauna
Philosophy Trail Parka iela, Galēni, Preiļu novads +371 25925621 rrmg@preili.lv
Game - hike "Preiļi Park Beech Tree Trail" Kārsavas iela 4, Preiļi +371 65322041 tic@preili.lv
Jaunpils Kartavi Mountains Jaunpils pagasts, Tukuma novads
Pilskalnes Siguldiņa Nature Reserve Parka iela 3, Pilskalne, Ilūkstes novads +371 65462296
"Lielie Kangari" Nature Reserve Ropažu novads, Ogres novads
Environmental object "Saldus" Biļļu kalns, skatu laukums pie Saldus robežas
Museum "Rumbiņi" "Rumbiņi", Katvaru pagasts, Limbažu novads +371 26329315 rumbini@limbazi.lv
Birini Castle Bīriņi, Vidrižu pagasts, Limbažu novads +371 29244927 hotel@birinupils.lv
Environmental Design Park Rīgas iela 9a, Saulkrasti +371 67952641 tic@saulkrasti.lv
Niedrāju - Pilka bog nature trail Pāles pagasts, Limbažu novads
Limbaži Lielezer Nature Trail Limbaži
Nature park "Daugavas valley" Aizkraukles novads +371 25727419 turisms@aizkraukle.lv
Ogre Museum of History and Art Brīvības iela 36, Ogre +371 65024345 ogresmuzejs@ogresnovads.lv
R. Blaumanis Memorial Museum Braki Braki, Ērgļu pagasts, Madonas novads +371 26388629 braki.muzejs@inbox.lv
Venta Valley Nature Trail Pils ielā 8, Kuldīga
"Trail of the Giants" adventure park Dabas parks “Ogres Zilie kalni”, Ogre +371 24427070 info@milzutaka.lv
Lizums Local History Exhibition Lizums, Gulbenes novads +371 26550837 novadpetniecibasmuzejs@gmail.com
Jaunmokas Palace Tumes pagasts, Tukuma novads +371 26187442 info@jaunmokupils.lv
Horse farm "KLAJUMI" Klajumi, Kaplavas pagasts, Krāslavas novads +371 29472638 ilze.stabulniece@inbox.lv
Creative House in Koknese Melioratoru iela 1A, Koknese, Aizkraukles novads +371 26575499 ingunazogota@inbox.lv
Dauģeni nature trail Pie Atpūtas vietas “Puņmutes”, Ramatas pagasts, Valmieras novads
Skaņākalns Nature Park Parka iela 36, Mazsalaca, Valmieras novads +371 26429500 lana.cese@valmierasnovads.lv
Nature trail "Lustiņdruva" Kārķi, Valkas novads
Ormankalns lookout tower Saukas pagasts, Jēkabpils novads
Moss Trail and Happiness Bear Trail Daugavas iela 58, Skrīveri, Aizkraukles novads +371 25661983
Žibgravas Health Trail Alsunga, Kuldīgas novads +371 63351342
Kalnansi bog trail Kabiles pagasts, Kuldīgas novads +371 63354168
Waterfall of the river Īvandes Rendas pagasts, Kuldīgas novads tourinfo@kuldiga.lv
Rabbit Kingdom / Ledmane Recreation Nature Park Druvas, Bekas, Lēdmanes pag., Ogres novads +371 25123814
Ledurga Dendropark Lēdurgas Dendroparks, Lēdurga, Siguldas novads +371 25549747 info@ledurgasdendroparks.lv
Memorial room of the writer Jānis Jaunsudrabiņš in Garkalne. Vidzemes šoseja 33B, Garkalne, Garkalnes novads +371 28751742 brigita.tauckele@inbox.lv
Ķirbiži Forest Museum and Educational Trail Ķirbiži, Viļķenes pag., Limbažu novads +371 29288916
Randi Meadow Trail, bird-watching tower Pie jūras VIA Baltica ceļa posma Kuiviži - Ainaži 9.kilometrā +371 26463025 info@visitsalacgriva.lv
Nature park "Ragakāpa" Tīklu iela 1a, Buļļuciems, Jūrmala +371 67730078 pieriga@daba.gov.lv
Nature and educational trail VIESATAS UPESLOKI Netālu no "Kraujām", Irlavas pagasts, Tukuma novads +371 28302871
Lake Engure Nature Park Bērzciems, Engures pagasts, Engures novads
Nature trail in Bauska Pilskalns, Bauska +371 63923797
Mezotne Castle Mound Rundāles pagasts, Bauskas novads +371 28022044
Lake Sloka walking trail pie Slokas ezera, Ķemeri, Jūrmala +371 67730078 pieriga@daba.gov.lv
Kaņieris Castle Hill Nature Trail Jāņkroga-Antiņciema 8.km, Lapmežciema pagasts, Engures novads +371 67730078 pieriga@daba.gov.lv
Mountain nature trail Kalni, Nīgrandes pagasts, Saldus novads +371 29341073
Amata Trail Zvārtes iezis, Drabešu pagasts, Cēsu novads
Jurmala Park in Liepaja Liepāja +371 29402111 info@liepaja.travel
Jānis Čakste Square J.Čakstes laukums, Liepāja +371 29402111 info@liepaja.travel
Liepāja Lake Horse Island Nature Trail Zirgu sala, Liepāja +371 29402111 info@liepaja.travel
Nature park "Numernes valnis" Nūmierņa, Salnavas pagasts, Kārsavas novads +371 29327265 turisms@karsava.lv
Great Linden Hill Kaunatas pagasts, Rēzeknes novads
Ančupani lookout tower Kolna Ančupāni, Rēzeknes novads
Rezekne Castle Ruins Krasta iela 31, Rēzekne +371 26332249 tic@rezekne.lv
Pape lake trail Dienvidkurzemes novads +371 26167333
Nature process trail in Pape Nature Park Dienvidkurzemes novads +371 26167333
Water Tower Atmodas iela 32 C, Aizpute, Dienvidkurzemes novads +371 23663289
Certene Castle Mound Stāvlaukums Drandu ielas galā, Smiltene +371 29395200 ticsmiltene@smiltenesnovads.lv
St. Trinity Church Tower Akadēmijas iela 1, Jelgava +371 63005447 tic@tornis.jelgava.lv
LVM Nature Park in Tērvete "Tērvetes sils", Tērvetes pag., Dobeles novads +371 28309394 tervete@lvm.lv
Kubalu School - Museum Kubalu skola, Sausteres ciems, Dundagas pagasts, Talsu novads +371 26332238 kubalmuz@dundaga.lv
Pēterezers Nature Trail Dundagas pagasts, Talsu novads +371 28385025
Šlītere nature trail Dundagas pagasts, Talsu novads +371 28385025
Kolkasraga pine trail Kolkas pagasts, Talsu novads +371 28385025
Kolkasrags Kolkasrags, Kolka, Kolkas pag., Talsu novads +371 29149105 kolkacape@inbox.lv
Šlītere Lighthouse «Šlīteres bāka», Šlītere, Dundagas pag., Talsu novads +371 28385025
Dole Island Nature Park Salaspils novads + 371 67945440 visit@salaspils.lv
Preili manor complex with park. Preiļi +371 65322731
Balkan Mountains Nature Park c. Vilkova, Šķilbēnu pagasts, Balvu novads +37129132664
Nature reserve "Lubāna wetlands" "Aiviekstes hidromezgls", Ošupes pagasts, Madonas novads +371 29234956 lubanamitrajs@gmail.com
"Emergency Brigade" - amusement park ABpark, Lēdmanes pag., Ogres novads +371 27336600 info@abpark.lv
Līksna Manor Park Daugavas iela 8, Līksna, Augšdaugavas novads +371 65475572 parvalde@liksna.lv
Vasargelišķi observation tower Vasargelišķi, Naujenes pagasts, Augšdaugavas novads +371 65471321 naujenesmuzejs@inbox.lv
Rainis' house in Berķenele Birkineļi, Kalkūnes pagasts, Augšdaugavas novads +371 65474368 berkenele@inbox.lv
Durbe Castle M.Parka iela 7, Tukums + 371 26305946 durbespils@tukumamuzejs.lv
Recreation complex "Sauleskalns" “Sauleskalns”, Zaķumuiža, Ropažu novads +371 26301327
Ribbes Mill, Rožmalas recreation complex Nameju iela 2, Ceraukste, Bauskas novads +371 26564580 info@rozmalas.lv
Meņģele observation tower, Dulla Dauka grove, nature trail Meņģele, Ogres novads info@visitogre.lv
Ogre Blue Mountains Nature Park +371 25732316 info@ziliekalni.lv
Špakovska Park Pavasara gatve 6, Ogre +371 27083402
Munchausen Museum Duntes muiža, Liepupes pag, Limbažu novads + 371 26576056 minhauzens@minhauzens.lv
Sedas purvs nature reserve Jērcēnu pagasts, Valmieras novads +371 26332213 tic@valmierasnovads.lv
Gauja Nature Trail and Wooden Sculpture Park Strenču Gaujmala, Valmieras novads +371 26332213 tic@valmierasnovads.lv
Ludza medieval castle ruins Lielā ezerkrasta iela, Ludza +371 29327265 tic@ludzasnovads.lv
Ludza Museum of Local History Kuļņeva iela 2, Ludza +371 65723931 muzejs@ludzasnovads.lv
Velnala cliffs and cave Sigulda +371 67971335 info@sigulda.lv
Gutmanala Turaidas iela 2a, Sigulda + 371 61303030 info.gutmanala@sigulda.lv
Wikmeste trail Sigulda +371 67971335 info@sigulda.lv
Piķene Cliff Sigulda +371 67971335 info@sigulda.lv
Kaiser's Chair and Kaiser's View Sigulda +371 67971335 info@sigulda.lv
Ligatne nature trails Līgatnes dabas takas, Līgatne, Cēsu novads +371 6415 3313   info@ligatnestakas.lv
Nature recreation park in Jūrkalne Jūrkalnes pagasts, Ventspils novads
Gaiziņkalns - the highest mountain in Latvia. Geodetic arc point "Gaissa-mountain" Gaiziņkalns, Bērzaunes pagasts, Madonas novads
Visraga Trail Burtnieki, Burtnieku pagasts, Valmieras novads +371 26332213 tic@valmierasnovads.lv
Vika Fairytale Park Dikļi, Dikļu pagasts, Valmieras novads
Sietiņiezis Vaidavas pagasts, Valmieras novads +371 26332213 tic@valmierasnovads.lv
Ģime nature trail Leona Paegles iela 45, Valmiera +371 26332213 tic@valmierasnovads.lv
Jurmala Park Ventspils +371 29232226 tourism@ventspils.lv
Raunas Staburags Raunas pagasts, Smiltenes novads +371 20113881 ticsmiltene@smiltenesnovads.lv
Kamparkalna viewing tower Lībagu pagasts, Talsu novads
Vilis Pludonis Museum „Lejenieki”, Ceraukste, Bauskas novads +371 26184631 bauska.muzejs@bauskasnovads.lv
Recreation park "Laumas" Laumas, Īves pag., Talsu novads +371 29477731 info@laumas.lv
Kvēpenes hillfort and oak tree Raiskuma pagasts, Cēsu novads
Līči - Laņģu cliffs Līču Laņģu grava, Liepas pagasts, Cēsu novads
Kornetu lookout tower on Dzērve Hill Dabas liegums "Korneti-Peļļi", Veclaicenes pagasts, Alūksnes novads
Tempļakalns Park and Aluksne Lookout Tower Tempļa kalns, Alūksne +371 29130280 tic@aluksne.lv
Koknese nature trail Kokneses dabas taka, Koknese, Aizkraukles novads +371 29275412 turisms@aizkraukle.lv
Vilce Nature Park Vilces muiža, Jelgavas novads +371 26351169 vilcesmuiza@jelgavasnovads.lv
Lielupe floodplain meadows and lookout tower Pilssalas iela 5, Jelgava +371 20264343 aquavit@inbox.lv
Nature trail Rīvas loki Labrags, Jūrkalnes pagasts, Ventspils novads
Vasenieki bog footbridge. Viewing tower Vasenieku purvs, Puzes pagasts, Ventspils novads +371 29452024
Cognitive and sensory trail "Visiting the beech" Krimūnu pagasts, Dobeles novads 25488435
Piedrujas trail, Daugava stone Piedrujas pagasts, Piedruja, Krāslavas novads +371 65629682
Nature park "Daugavas loki" Naujenes, Tabores, Vecsalienas, Skrudalienas, Salienas pagasts +371 65471321 naujenesmuzejs@inbox.lv
Virsaitis waterfall Abavas pagasts Talsu novads +371 20037375 maratseglitis@me.com
Embute Nature Park Embūte, Dienvidkurzemes novads +371 26626307 embute@dienvidkurzeme.travel
Dunika bog trail Dienvidkurzemes novads +371 26335266 rucava@dienvidkurzeme.travel
Kalete forest park "Priediens" Dienvidkurzemes novads +371 26423893 kaleti.vig@inbox.lv
Forest learning and educational trail "OZOLU BIOTOPS" AND "LIVU STELA" Kabiles pagasts, Kuldīgas novads +371 26364473 mezavecis56@inbox.lv
Cīrava Forest Park Cīrava, Dienvidkurzemes novads +371 25435898 turisms@cirava.lv
Imoula nature trails Matkules pagasts, Kandavas novads
ČUŽU bog trail and sulphur springs Kandavas pagasts, Kandavas novads +371 28356520 info@kandava.lv
Zvārte Rock Zvārtes iezis, Drabešu pagasts, Cēsu novads
Red Cliffs Pārgaujas iela, Cēsis
Adamova nature trail Augusta ielas sākums, Krāslava +371 65622201 tic@kraslava.lv
Eagle cliffs Ērgļu klintis, Priekuļu pagasts, Cēsu novads
Cīrulīši nature trails Cīrulīšu dabas takas, Cēsis, Cēsu novads
The footbridge of the Great Ķemeri Moor Ķemeru nacionālais parks, Tukuma novads +371 28359716 linda.liepina@daba.gov.lv
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