Posted 28.05.2014
The Boulder of Purmaļi
Address: Vērēmu pagasts T: +371 64628833 (municipality) Short description: The Boulder of Purmaļi is the biggest boulder in Rēzekne district and one of the 20 biggest boulders in Latvia. It is located on the escarpment surrounded by the trees and the bushes. Perimeter 18,5 m, height 3,2 m, lenght 5,6 m, width 4,7, surface volume 30 m3. It has been protected by the state since 977. GPS: 56.5865041, 27.4045158
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Posted 27.05.2014
Lake Rāzna
Address: Kaunatas, Čornajas, Lūznavas, Mākoņkalna pagasts T: +371 64667000 (municipality) Short description: Lake Rāzna (57,8 m2) is often called the sea of Latgale. It is the biggest lake in Latvia. Rāzna is situated on the hill Rāznava with beautiful landscapes, high peaks and Latgalian castle hills. Enjoy the recreation places beside the lake, the National park of Rāzna and its surroundings. The place is included in the European Union network of protected areas NATURA 2000. The lake has 10 islands with the territory 24,6 ha. The largest islands are Apaļa sala and Apšu sala. Two gulfs- Zosnasgals and Dūkstigals. The level of the water is 163,8 m above the see level. In 2006 Rāzna National Park was opened.
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Posted 26.05.2014
Subinaites Boulder
Address: Sakstagala pagasts T: +371 64640550 (municipality) Short description: Subinaites boulder is located in Sakstagals parish. The stone base is below the river level 2,5m, which is 5,2m long and 4,4m wide, above the water level rises about 1,6m. It has been protected since 1977. GPS: 56.5617496, 27.0805946
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Posted 24.05.2014
Teirumnieki Marsh Pathway
Address: Nagļu pagasts T: +371 29165392, +371 28301143 Home page: http://www.lvm.lv Short description: Teirumnieki marsh pathway is included in Lubāna wetland. Enjoy habitats and landscapes of the bog by walking along 800 m long footbridge path which leads along Lake Teirumnieki and recreation place. GPS: 56.7176262, 26.9463940
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Posted 23.05.2014
The Devil Stone of Ubogova
Address: Mākoņkalna pagasts Short description: The Devil Stone of Ubogova (Čorta kameņs). The cult place is situated in the Southern side of the village Ubogova 30m to the N NW from the cemetery of the village. According to the legend, there are ghosts so you shouldn’t walk there alone because they can trap you in the woods. The boulder is about 1.6 m high. The surface is smooth, without any cuts. GPS: 56.5752314, 26.9236755
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Posted 23.05.2014
The Devil Boulder of Trūpi
Address: Viļānu pagasts, pie Trūpu ciema, Viļānu novads T: +371 64628030 Short description: The Devil Boulder of Trūpi. You will notice the boulder on the left side of Rīga-Rēzekne road 800 m to the northwest from the bridge of Lake Malta and 1600 m to the South from castle mound of Piziči. The local people tell that the lightening divided the boulder into three parts. The boulder is an archaeological monument- cult place. GPS: 56.5752314, 26.9236755
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Posted 22.05.2014
Nature Trail of Water and Bog Plants in Sakstagals
Address: "Āboliņa mājas", Pedeļu ciems, Sakstagala pagasts T: +371 29440655 E-mail: zaigagraudina@inbox.lv Short description: A new nature trail of water and bog plants has been waiting for visitors in „Āboliņš” house. The blooming water lilies have been growing in the pond. There is Komarova lotus which was brought from the Far East. Coasts locate various green fern, loosestrife, willows and dogwoods. In the bog one can see andromeda, crowberries, leather leafs, bog bean, bog myrtle, round-leaved sundew and other moss species. GPS: 56.5467259, 27.1156471
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Posted 25.04.2014
Teirumnīki marsh pathway
Address: Nagļu pagasts T: +371 28301143 Home page: http://www.lvm.lv Short description: Teirumnieki marsh is located between Lubāni un Orenīši ponds. One can enjoy habitats and landscapes of the bog by walking along 800m long path which leads along Lake Teirumnieki and recreation place. The place is very attractive in spring (May) when everything is in blossom. GPS: 56.7505875, 26.9475525
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Posted 24.04.2014
Nature Education Centre “Rāzna”
Address: Skolas iela 3,Lipuški, Mākoņkalna pagasts T: +371 29139677 E-mail: regina.indrike@daba.gov.lv Home page: http://www.daba.gov.lv/public/lat/vides_izglitiba/dabas_izglitibas_centri/dabas_izglitibas_centrs_razna/ Short description: The exhibition “Meet Rāzna National Park!” helps you to get acquainted with unique place in Latgale. It is possible to participate in natural cognitive lessons on specially protectd territories, get information about water, nearby forest, etc. In summer one can walk barefoot along the special path not far from the centre. Visit is free of charge. Nature education centre is opened from Mon.- Fri. 8.30- 16.30. GPS:56.2910858, 27.4373677
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Posted 24.04.2014
Mākoņkalns
Address: Mākoņkalna pagasts Short description: Mākoņkalns, Hill Mākoņkalns, is situated not far from Lake Rāzna (249 m above the sea level) In year 1252 the Livonians built the first fortification in Latgale –Volkenberga castle. Now only some wall fragments can be seen there. One can enjoy a picturesque view of Lake Rāzna. GPS:56.2781791, 27.4133567
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