When embarking on the cycling route "Explore the Lakes of Smiltene," you will have the opportunity to enjoy the distinctive relief forms and beautiful landscapes characteristic of this region.
When embarking on the cycling route "Explore the Lakes of Smiltene," you will have the opportunity to enjoy the distinctive relief forms and beautiful landscapes characteristic of this region. You can refresh yourself in the 7 forest lakes, explore the natural and cultural heritage, interact with the locals, and immerse yourself in their traditions and culture. The cycling route winds along the tourist attractions of Smiltene municipality, including the Smiltene Evangelical Lutheran Church, the historic Kalnamuiža complex, Lake Niedrājs and its surroundings, a lake in the shape of Latvia's outline, the notable Pārkalni Money Stone, Silvas Dendrological Park, the majestic Cērtenes Hillfort, and many other smaller natural sites
Length and type
Progress of the route
Tepera ezers - Spicieris - Niedrāja ezers un tā apkārtne - Pārkalņu naudas akmens - Salainis - Silvas dendroloģiskais parks - Klievezers - Cērtenes pilskalns - Smiltenes ev.lut. baznīca - Vidusezers un Vecais parks
Start point, end point
Start: 57.4240, 25.9079
Tepera ezers
End: 57.4240, 25.9079
Tepera ezers
Road surface
Lielākoties ved pa labas kvalitātes grants un meža ceļiem, mazākajā daļā klāts ar asfalta segumu
Recommended time
Marķējums
Marķējums zilas krāsas velo maršruta zīmes ar numuru 115, virziena norādes pirms pagriezieniem oranžā un baltā krāsā, uz kokiem krāsots marķējums oranžā krāsā. Nelielā maršruta daļā pārklājas ar nacionālās nozīmes velo maršrutu "Tour de Lat Est" , kura marķējums ir nr. 6 un Smiltenes apkārtnē tas vietām krustojas vai pārklājas ar kādu no trīs dažāda garuma un sarežģītības pakāpes Latvijas Valsts mežu "Smiltenes velotakām".
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