Introducing Gauja National Park
Much of the area between Sigulda and Valmiera falls within Gauja National Park (Gaujas nacionālais parks; www.gnp.lv). Founded in 1973, Latvia's first national park protects a diverse range of flora and fauna, and offers a multitude of forest and river hiking as well as biking trails and fabulous canoeing opportunities - a great way to explore the exquisite, pine-scented environment. The historic towns of Sigulda and Cēsis are main jumping-off points for exploring the park.
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Last updated: 04-Oct-2010
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RE: The Very Best of the Baltic States
by mredman 13 August 2011
Estonia: - Laahemaa National Park - Saaremaa & other islands - Tartu - Parnu Latvia: - Sigulda/Turaida (Gauja National Park) - …
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RE: Brilliant Baltics - (and some Ukraine too!)
by kazysmmm 04 July 2011
In order to get to Trakai from the coast you need to get to Vilnius first. So you can switch V and T. In any case it's 30 min one way…
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RE: Baltic Countryside
by kazysmmm 13 April 2011
If camping is OK, and you'll have a car, go to Gauja National Park. 1 day, 1 night and next (last) day in Gauja valley is not a long time…
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