22 CYCLING ROUTES Nature Tourism Cultural and Historical Heritage 47 Alsunga . Medieval castle (14th century), square planned, with fortification towers, and a PLACES OF INTEREST 1 Deer Garden “Rudiņi” (350 Ha). 20 Pūrciems White Dune. 20 m high 1 . A city of roses, an old 22 Ovīši Lighthouse. 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A small fishermen village a hotel. +371 67770966, www.rumene.lv 25 Roja and Roja Sea Fishing Museum. 29444395, www.ziemelkurzeme.lv, 56.912101, 23.460754 with seaside meadows and a stony beach. 57.060524, 22.727280 Fishermen traditions, tools, souvenirs, 56 Valdemārpils. A monument to www.dundaga.lv 57.508953, 22.358294 Ancient fishermen artefacts in the mu- pier, beach, rides on a boat, yacht port, K.Valdemārs, lake with a beach, Idols’ 5 Lake Kaņieris Bird Observation seum, a viewing tower on the coast, and horse rides, and golf in the meadows. Linden, workshop of woodcarver Igurds Tower and Nature Trail. An important a yacht port. +371 63237704, 26572494, +371 63269594, www.visit.roja.lv Baņķis, and farm “Kauliņi”. bird nesting place in Europe with www.mersrags.lv 57.366545, 23.120757 57.504430, 22.812535 +371 63254762, 25426323, 14 islands. Lake Kaņieris boat base. www.valdemarpils.lv 57.373306, 22.590519 +371 67730078, www.daba.gov.lv/kemeri 23 Slītere National Park. The main 26 Kubalu School – Museum. The 57.000725, 23.471024 values of the national park are the seaside oldest still standing log school building 57 Memorial Site “Airītes”. A memorial with a sandy beach and dunes, dry pine in Kurzeme (19th century), classrooms, site for colonel O.Kalpaks. Materials on 6 “Engures ezers”. 3.5 km Map of cycling forests in the dunes, biological diversity, main chimney, renovated backyard WWI and the Latvian army. long wild orchid trail at Lake Engure, bird routes cultural and historical heritafe. Nature and neighbourhood. +371 63254335, +371 63830281, 22017465, observation, wild cows and horses. trails, cycling, car and pedestrian routes 26332238, www.dundaga.lv/ksm/ www..lv 56.678870, 22.155125 +371 29474420, www.eedp.lv 5 Cinema Town Cinevilla. The only 51 . 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Northern www.visittukums.lv 56.763726, 23.144678 56.9682884, 23.1604091 www.janukalni.lv 57.200550, 22.653980 C The largest dailily garden in the Baltic part of Liepāja, which in the end of the I States, more than 200 sorts of daililies, 8 Medieval Farm “Niedru lija”. 19th century was formed as a base for the 3 Gallery “Durvis”. Souvenirs from T an opportunity to purchase seedlings, Exciting entertainment in medieval military fleet of the . Tukums, exhibition, design objects, A L 10 Venta Waterfall. The widest natural B tasting of home wine for groups. spirit – shooting with an arch or +371 26369470, 63480808, paintings, wicker-works, crafts. waterfall in Europe, where flying fish +371 63291301, 29457055, arbalest, throwing and axe or spear, www.karosta.lv, www.liepajaturisms.lv +371 63124312, 28391437, can be observed in spring and autumn. www.daylilie.lv 57.229412, 22.746077 forging coins and casting tin. 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Fully www.lapmezciems.lv 57.001392, 23.513403 +371 63846487, 25621005, www.zana.lv tours with torches in the underground 16 Kalnsēta Manor and Park. 19th facilitated white sand beach with vast 5 Ventspils fountains. The city is 56.477283, 22.182083 11 Old Town of Kandava. Cobbled labyrinths and fortifications on the century manor with a picturesque park, dune area, a viewing tower, southern famous with extravagant fountains: historical streets, ruins of the Livonian seaside. +371 26369470, open-air stage, river, bridge and love port pier promenade, areas for surfers 32 Zvārde Nature Park and Firing “Millstone”, “Sun boats”, “Dune order castle with a powder tower, www.karostascietums.lv island, events. +371 63807012, and nudists. +371 63622263, 63607664, Ground. Soviet military heritage, pine”, “Drops”, “Ship observer”, and and a layout of the ancient castle. 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A state Baltic Area”. coasts of the sea, Ventspils Deer Park manor park with trails, wooden fairy tale order castle, national monument of of the art stage with an audience that 20 Sculptural Characters from the Content of the publication refl ects opinion of the author, and (30 ha) with a viewing tower is nearby. sculptures, places for picnic and resting. wooden town buildings. +371 63448880, can host 700 people for theatre, opera Anthem of Liepāja. Bronze sculptures. the Managing Institution is not responsible for the information published by the project partners. www.latvia.travel +371 29102584, www.visitventspils.com +371 29186717, www.mammadaba.lv 29623284, www.aizputesnovads.lv and ballet performances, concerts of Tourism route “Liepāja – by Scores”. 57.460182, 21.616471 56.334812, 21.715164 56.721016, 21.597017 experimental and traditional music. Liepāja, +371 63480808, 29402111, +371 63624271, www.jurasvarti.lv www.liepajaturisms.lv 17 Jūrkalne. 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Ķemeri – Jaunķemeri – Lapmežciems – Bigauņciems – Klapkalnciems – Valgums – Košrags – Vaide – Kolka – – Ezermuiža – Dūmele – Košrags Kuldīga – Padure – the large and small Lake Naba – P108 – Ķimale – Kuldīga Smārde – Dunduru Meadows – Kaļķis – Kūdra – Ķemeri 50 km (15 km asphalt, 35 km small forest roads) 42 km (17 km asphalt, 25 km small countryside and forest roads) 80 km (37 km asphalt, 43 km forest and countryside roads) The route introduces to the coastal nature, as well as to the cultural and historical heri- The largest part of the route runs past the Venta River along small forest roads and An affluent route for experienced cyclists. Introduces to the natural values and cultural tage of the Livs. It runs along forest roads and through the villages of Livs – Kolka, Vaide, settlements. environment of Ķemeri National Park. Saunrags, and Košrags. On the way back, the circle runs along the Bažu Swamp and the ancient road between Košrags and Dūmelis, and then leads back to Kolka along 564 Riežupe Cycling Route the highway. 552 Cycling trails near Lake Valgums Kuldīga – Riežupe caves – Osti – Mežvalde – Kuldīga Three cycling routes near Lake Valgums introduce to the natural values of Ķemeri 558 Through Liv villages Mazbānītis Nature Trail 17 km (small forest roads) • 27 km (with an extension through Ķūkciems) National Park, and offer a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. Through Liv villages: – Košrags – Pitrags – – Vaide – Mazirbe Forest Circle The route introduces to the beautiful pine forests of Riežupe Nature Park, the landsca- pes of the valleys of the Riežupe and Venta Rivers, and sand caves dug out during the 16 km (4 km asphalt, 5 km gravel road, the rest – forest roads) 27 km (12 km asphalt, 15 km small forest and village roads) time of Duchy of Courland. A quiet, peaceful ride along forest roads. A route for active cyclists, who are interested in the coastal nature and the cultural heritage of the Livs. 565 Past magnolias, hillforts and lakes Circle of Šlokenbeka Manor Cycling in Kurzeme! Kuldīga – Pelči – Mazsālijas – Snēpele – Turlava – Vilgāle – Kuldīga 17 km (9.5 km asphalt, the rest – forest and countryside roads) Mazbānītis Nature Trail: Mazirbe – Sīkrags – Mazirbe Kurzeme is located in the Western part of Latvia, bordering with Lithuania in the South. The route runs along the forest roads of Slocene Valley – the wild river and wet mea- 17 km (10 km forest roads, 7 km highway P124) 55 km (18 km asphalt, 15 km gravel road, 22 km small countryside roads) Kurzeme is best described by the 390 km long versatile coastline of the Baltic Sea and dows on the other side of the river are valuable nature territories, home to protected The route takes you from Mazirbe to Sīkrags along the former track of Stende-Ventspils A very picturesque route with hills, winding roads and landscapes of small lakes. Bay – steep coasts, stony seaside, protected dunes, but above all – sandy beaches. animals and rare plant species. narrow gauge railway Mazbānītis. Building of the railway was initiated in 1916, and it Kurzeme is rich in cultural and historical heritage – castles and manors, old towns, 566 Cultural and Historical Circle of Southern Kurzeme seaside fishermen villages and ethnographic regions with ancient cultural traditions, Circle of Hill Lustūzis was in active use up until 1963. that differentiates Kurzeme from any other region in Latvia. Kurzeme also has more than 22 km (14 km asphalt, 8 km forest roads) Aizpute – Apriķi – Cīrava – Aizpute 80 especially protected nature territories with a distinguished variety of species, natural 559 Around Lake Usma Hilly – from 9 to 72 m above sea level – a route that also includes the highest peak of habitats and landscapes, as well as aesthetical, ecological, cultural and historical values. Usma – Amjūdze – Lejastiezumi – Āpciems – Usma 40 km (11 km gravel road, 29 km asphalt) The national list of Latvia in UNESCO World Heritage List includes the old town of Ķemeri National Park. For more experienced cyclists. By taking this route you can visit Aizpute, the romantic small town of Kurzeme, the Kuldīga in the ancient valley of the Venta River and the archaeological ensemble of 55 km (10 km asphalt, 13 km gravel road, 32 km forest and small countryside roads) Grobiņa. The cultural space of the ethnographic Suiti region is inscribed on UNESCO’s List 553 Around Lake Engure nearby manors, and other important cultural and historical places. The most beautiful lake in Kurzeme – Lake Usma will be an exciting one for lake enthu- of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. 567 Kurzeme is crossed by cycling routes EuroVelo 10 “Around the Baltic Sea” and Engure – Eastern Shore of Lake Engure – Bērzciems – Mērsrags – Ķūļciems – siasts. The route runs along forest roads and small countryside roads, and is great for Jūrmalciems Cycling Trails Ezermuiža – Engure enjoying the landscape of the lake EuroVelo 13 “The Iron Curtain”. Both EuroVelo routes are an excellent way of getting to Liepāja – Bernāti – Jūrmalciems – Pape – Nida – Lithuanian border know Kurzeme, its natural treasures, cultural and historical heritage, people and their 65 km (mostly gravel road, forest roads) 560 Around Būšnieku Lake lives today. ~ 52 km The route for lake enthusiasts will not be an easy one, the trails in the pine forests might Ventspils – Būšnieki – Staldzene – Ventspils Occasionally marked with cycling signs on wooden posts and colour marking on trees. 10 EuroVelo 10 “Around the Baltic Sea” be sandy, while the road on the western shore of the lake has a gravel surface than can The route connects the nature parks of Lake Bernāti and Pape, and can be continued be of low quality and dusty. However, the opportunity to enjoy both the lake and the 30 km (6 km small forest roads, 24 km city streets and asphalted highways) in Lithuania. The route is suitable for experienced cyclists; stretches of the route With 490 km in Kurzeme, the route both runs along the coast, stopping in the largest sea compensates the hardships. Orchid trail, bird observation towers, wild cows and running along the forest trails of the nature parks are not only sandy, but also have a harbour cities – Liepāja and Ventspils, and moves away from the sea leading to the horses are the main keywords for this route. An easy ride for people, who like water – the route lets you enjoy both Būšnieku Lake, historical small towns of Kurzeme – Kuldīga, Talsi, Sabile, Kandava, Tukums, introducing and the sea near the steep coasts of Staldzene pronounced relief, and while cycling along the coast you should pay attention to the to the cultural environment and the traditional landscape of Kurzeme – hills, forests, wind direction. and river valleys. 554 Circle of Talsi Highland 561 Cycling Route of the Venta River Take this route, if you travel around Kurzeme along the coast and do not want to take the A11 highway with intensive traffic. 20 km (7 km asphalt and city streets, 13 km small countryside roads) Ventspils – Piltene – Zlēkas – Ventava – Zūras – Leči – Vārve – Ventspils 13 EuroVelo 13 “The Iron Curtain” The route crosses the picturesque area of Talsi Highland, stopping at the small lakes and 95 km (10 km gravel road, 85 km asphalt and city streets) This EuroVelo 13 route takes you around Kurzeme along the coast – for almost 390 km. tourism sights. Experienced cyclists can also take a tour in the town of Talsi. This route will come as a dessert to those interested in the military heritage – here you The route runs along the Venta River and occasionally stops at the villages of the left bank can see the former military radio telescope of the USSR army in Irbene, which is the 555 Cycling Route of the Ancient Abava Valley of the river. The right bank is a little less inhabited, with two stops – Piltene and Zlēkas. eighth largest in the world, and is now being used for civil purposes. Karosta (Naval Port) in Liepāja also has a lot to offer – a unique complex of military and fortification Kandava – Zviedru cepure – Sabile – Imulas – Kalnmuiža – Aizdzire – Valdeķi – Kandava 562 Suiti Cycling Route buildings on the coast of the Baltic Sea. The nearby sea has left a great deal of influence Kuldīga – Īvande – Ēdole – Alsunga – Upītes – Kuldīga on Kurzeme. Seaside fishermen villages in Kurzeme have a very special atmosphere, 40 km (20 km asphalt, 20 km small countryside roads) and here, as in any proper fishermen village, smoked fish is always on the offer. The route connects two small towns of the nature park of the ancient Abava valley – Main circle 56 km (21 km gravel road, 35 km asphalt) Kandava and Sabile. One of the most picturesque routes in Kurzeme. If you are planning a longer cycling holiday EuoVelo routes can be supplemented with The route runs through the ethnographic Suiti region, and connects Kuldīga with 568 Around Lake Pape longer or shorter local cycling routes. The map includes the most important cycling rou- Alsunga. Experienced cyclists can create their own route along the P110 road and the tes that show the most of the nature, as well as the cultural and historical heritage of old Suiti road with several picturesque connecting stretches. Pape – Brušvītu ciems – Papes Priediengals – Pape Kurzeme. There are several outstanding cycling routes in Kurzeme that have been set up in pro- 30 km (5 km gravel road, 25 km small countryside and forest roads) tected nature territories. Routes in Slītere National Park, Ķemeri National Park, nature parks “Bernāti”, “Pape”, “Engures ezers”, and reserve “Būšnieku ezers” run across both the The route is suitable for lake enthusiasts and the enduring ones, who are not afraid of pine forests and dunes so typical to the coastal area, as well as take you on a tour through mosquito and gadfly attacks, and will not be surprised by more difficult stretches in serene fishermen villages. Routes in nature parks “Talsu pauguraine”, “Abavas senleja”, summer, especially in the northern part of the lake. The route runs along the pastures of “Embūte”, “Riežupe”, and in “Ventas ieleja” run across hilly areas and pic- wild horses. Be careful, when sharing the road with the curious and friendly wild horses. turesque river valleys. Cycling route enthusiasts in Kurzeme will enjoy supplementing their tours with rides 569 Borderland of and Saldus counties – manors and castles around lakes – Lake Usma, Lake Pape, Lake Engure, and Būšnieku Lake. Auce – Priedula – Vadakste – Ruba – Ezerkrogs – Jaunauce – Ķevele –Vecauce – Auce Several cycling routes lead you on a journey through the cultural environment, ethno- 556 Baron’s Cycling Route graphic regions, as well as the cultural and historical heritage of Kurzeme, one of which is Dundaga – Kubali – Valpene – Sabdagas – Dundaga 60 km (10 km asphalt, 50 km gravel roads) “Suiti and the Small Towns of Lower Kurzeme” cycling route. Nearly all towns have several local cycling routes as well, that connect interesting historical and modern tourism sights The route runs along low intensity gravel roads and through Auce and Saldus counties, in- 32 km (12 km asphalt, 14 km gravel road, 6 km forest roads) – castles and manors, museums, open farms, recreational parks. troducing to their manors and castles. The route reveals the beautiful landscape of Latvian Enjoy Kurzeme by tasting smoked fish, sklandrausis (carrot cake), live beer or home The route takes you along the most important natural, cultural and historical objects, borderland, and just across the Vadakste River, you can see the open country of Lithuania. made wines, and many other local delicacies! and is oriented at eco tourism. Most of the manors surprise with their neatness and well-considered tourism offer.