Latvian coastline hike: 1 day, 32km, Mersrags- Roja
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Winter can be tough for people who love the outdoors. When the sun sets early it can be tempting to chilling inside the house with some warm tea rather than go for an outdoor adventure. But the shorter days and longer nights of winter do offer something that warmer- full with emotions hike. Since the the sun starts to dip behind the horizon well before bedtime during the winter, a winter hike could be the perfect way to spend the weekend.
In last days of November we were on our way to continue second part of Latvian coastline hike (498 km), which is a part of the Baltic Coastal Hiking Route (1200 km) which includes Latvia and Estonia ambit.
Our this time goal was ~65km, 2 day hike from Mērsrags to Kolka. But the situation changed and we end the hike on 32km.
We start our hike early in the morning, at 5:50am we were in the bus on the way to our start point in Mērsrags and 7am we were ready to start our adventure. The weather in the beginning was better as we thought, so we were pretty happy about that. Yeap, it was foggy and because of darkness it was little bit strange and uncomfy to walk, but after first kilometers you are already in the rhythm and forget about the uncomfy additions. But there is one thing you can't forget. That shitty, heavy bag on the shoulders. 15 kg bag possibly is the main thing which disturb us in the hike. Clavicle and shoulders are hurting all the time and you actually can't do anything to change it. Deal with it or stay home. What doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, you know!
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BALTIC COASTAL HIKING, PAVILOSTA - JURKALNE - SARNATE
The story of our 2-day hike from Pavilosta to Sarnate. This adventure was a birthday present for one of us and I think it is the best gift anyone can give and receive.
The Baltic Coastal Hiking Route is part of the European long distance path E9. The E9 route runs from Cape St. Vincent in Portugal to Narva-Jõesuu in Estonia where the Narva River flows into the Gulf of Finland.
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Gaiziņkalns, The highest point of Latvia
The highest point of Latvia is just 311 meters above sea level. Not that much though. It’s approximately 2 hours drive from Rīga.
Any special reason to go there? You look, you judge.
Cape Kolka, Latvia (Мыс Колка, Латвия)
Cape Kolka is the most pronounced horn on the shores of Latvia, and it is where the waves from two seas clash – the open Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga. During the bird migration season, dozens of thousands of birds fly over the cape, and this is the best place to start a visit to Slitere National Park.
Мыс Колка – самый выраженный мыс на побережье Латвии, возле которого встречаются волны двух морей – открытого Балтийского моря и Рижского залива. В период миграции птиц здесь можно увидеть десятки тысяч пернатых. Также это место, откуда начинается путешествие по национальному парку Слитере.
Ronnenburg castle, Rauna, Latvia
Short footage from remains of Ronnenburg castle in the village of Rauna, Northern Vidzeme, Latvia.
Castle has been erected probably at 1381 but its demolition started at 17th century.
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Talsi, Kurzeme, Latvia
Town of Talsi is sometimes nicknamed the green pearl of Courland”.
Take a look at 1 minute footage of that lovely place.
Kaspars Zemītis’s performance ofMelanholiskais valsis” written by Emīls Dārziņš has been choosen as a background music.
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Sailing from Mersrags (Latvia) to Karlskrona (Sweden)
Sailing from Stockholm to Mersrags(Latvia)
Video from our transport sailing of our yacht in October 2019 from Stockholm, Sweden to Mersrags, Latvia. We had a great adventure with some good winds, great sailing and a few Amazing sights along the way.
Join in to see what we enjoyed in this video! If you are interested in your own sailing adventure, please text me, comment or visit us at on Facebook @Villa Seidenglanz - Sail or on Instagram at @villaseidenglanz. We are offering tours of the Stockholm archipelago every summer and both in spring as well as autumn you will have the chance to join in on international sailing when we are shipping our yacht to her winter port in Latvia.
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Latvian coastline hike: 2 days, 60 km, Mersrags- Kauguri
Every week we all have the same decision: What shall do for a holiday, go out or stay home? What do you prefer?
Don't forget to be alive! A walk in nature can be good for your head, your happiness and your relationship, so WE decided to go into world, explore the beaches, forests and nearby views.
Our newest adventure goal is to hike all Latvian coastline (498 km), which is a part of the Baltic Coastal Hiking Route (1200 km) which includes Latvia and Estonia ambit.
We started our hike at 11:30 am from Mērsrags bus stop. Forward to us was 60km hike through the Mērsrags, Bērzciems, Abragciems, Ķesterciems, Plieņciems, Apšuciems, Klapkalnciems, Ragaciems, Lapmežciems, Bigauņciems, Jauņķemeri till the finish in Kauguri.
This time we left little Enzo at home, actually for the first time ever, and went for the most incredible hike we have ever been together. The Latvian coastline was really different like we imagine it. It was full with surprises and I can say that beautiful, easy walked sea line was just 50% of the road.
Latvian coastline hiking route mainly leaded us along sandy beaches, in some places, rocky beaches, and for short stretches, through coastal meadows. There were well-trodden trails and small roads in the seaside forests. In some areas, the sand was soft, which made walking difficult.
Our first 10 km was the most difficult, our 17 kg heavy backpacks make us feel uncomfortable, so we needed many times stop to sorted out equipment. Our first 10 km we made just in 5 hours, at that moment we start to think that we didn't make this hike in 2 days.
Our windburner was broken, so we needed to make our food to real fire, which made our food breaks longer as we want it.
This was absolutely a perfect time to go explore sea side, nature changes its colors and trough the forest we saw mushrooms, berries and nuts all the way long and in the coastline we saw how birds migrate South. The wind was calm and weather sunny, which was comfy for our walk, but not for our back (our backpack was full with warm clothes what made half of weight we carry).
On the way to Ragaciems, after walk till the night, we finish our 40 km first day hike at 2 am. We built our tent next to little river just by the sea and take your nap till the 7 am sunrise.
Actually we have never been in the 5 star hotel but we slept in the 5 million star hotel and the view in the morning was worth more than any luxury hotel in the world.
For the second day (last day) we left 20 km hike just thinking that it will be fast and easy hike till the finish. But it actually wasn't like that. We had blisters on our foots and shoulders hurt on every step. We tried to often make pause breaks to let our abrasion rest, even ran in the cold sea to fresh ourselves to stay concentrated.
But somehow we made it, hand to hand, next to each other, we beat this freaking road at second's day 3 pm. With messy hairs, full with vitamin D in our bones, fresh air in our lungs. With zero fights and more love. We came back with experience how world is beautiful.
Exploring is a great way to experience a new world but also pushes you out of your comfort zone , teaches you to be self-dependent and also makes us learn how to handle situations,travel also helps in building pleasant and beautiful memories which later can bring a smile on your face. Let's build that smile on your face and go to see the world.
Do. To don't forget to be alive!
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AUTOFAHRT in LETTLAND von Mersrags nach Berzciems
AUTOFAHRT in LETTLAND von Mersrags nach Berzciems entlang der Küstenstraße an der Bucht von Riga im Baltikum.
In diesem Video bin ich mit dem Auto in Lettland unterwegs und fahre vom Mersrags die P131 nach Berzciems, einem kleinen Ort an der Ostsee. Die Strecke verläuft parallel zur Ostseküste und meist ist die Ostsee nur wenige Kilometer entfernt oder noch näher. Eigentlich musst du immer nur der P131 folgen. Hier bist du am westlichen Teil der Bucht von Riga. Und noch etwas weiter Richtung Osten kommst du dann zuerst nach Jurmala und danach in die lettische Hauptstadt Riga.
Am Ende des Videos kannst du sehen, wie ich von der Hauptstraße abbiege und zu einem Restaurant fahre, das direkt an der Bucht von Riga liegt. Der nachfolgende Google Maps Link zeigt dir, wo sich das Restaurant befindet:
Viel Spaß mit meinem Video und der Autofahrt in Lettland an der Bucht von Riga.
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Latvija. Rudens caurbrauciens Mērsragam.
Mērsrags ir nedaudz jūrā izvirzīta, zema sauszemes izliece Kurzemes pussalas austrumu krastā (apm. 42 km no Talsiem). Mērsraga jūrmala līdz par Rojai ir pilna lielu akmeņu sablīvējumiem. T. s. Velna akmens pie Mērsraga bākas paceļas 1,5 m virs ūdens līmeņa (50 m no krasta).
Mērsraga luterāņu baznīcu 1809. gadā cēlis latviešu amatnieks Krišjānis Krūze. 1896. gadā celtne pārbūvēta.
The rural municipality of Mērsrags (Markgrafen) is located on the west coast of the Gulf of Riga (Latvia), beside Lake Engure and surrounded by extensive woodlands. It's situated in northwest Latvia in wooded lowland close the sea. It is in the district of Talsi, which includes the townships of Kulciems, Lauciena, Vandzene and Roja. To the south is the district of Tukums, where the townships of Engure and Zentene are situated. The total area of the municipality is 109 km2 (10896,2 ha). 63.7% of this area is woodland and Lake Engure covers 20.4%. The coastline is about 12 km. long. Talsi, the main city of the area is 42 km. from the town centre, and there are 95 km. to the capital, Riga.
Population: 1986 inhabitants (2008.06). Population density: 18.6 inhabitants/km2. Principle nationality: Latvians.
Many types of landscape can be seen; seaside, lake reservation, everglades, lagoons, the bed of the dried-up Litorīnas lake (Litorīnas ezers), the sand dune forest, and rural and urban landscapes.
[edit]History
The earliest information about Mērsrags is from the 15th. century, when it was a small fishing hamlet beside the Gulf of Riga. There are many stories and myths about Mērsrags. Pirates, who lured ships ashore and plundered them, used to live here. During the ducal period, there was a large production of soap.
In 1842 a canal was dug from the north end of Lake Engure to the sea and in 1843 Mērsrags began to develop. In 1880 a lighthouse had been completed and the first ship was launched from the dockyard. Altogether 22 sailing ships were built in Mērsrags. Between 1860 and 1915 66 sailing ships were built in Upesgrīva village.
Until 1918 Mērsrags village and Upesgrīva village belonged to the parish of the Engure manor but in 1918 Mērsrags became a separate parish. Likewise in 1926 Upesgrīva became a separate parish.
In 1926 a narrow-gauge railway came to Mērsrags and in 1927 the port was built to satisfy the needs of fishing boats and shipping.
In the 60's (20.th century) the development of the fish farm collective resulted in a great increase in the production of fish and canned products. The first block of flats and a distant steam heating plant were built. A new fish processing plant was constructed as well as a net repair shop and an engineering workshop. The village roads were repaired and asphalted.
[edit]Sights worth to see in Mērsrags
Mērsrags canal (dug in 1842-1843), it is about 4 km. long and connects Lake Engure to the sea. Mersrags port north mole (constructed in 1927, reconstructed in 2007).
Museum - The Peoples House (Saieta Names - latv.). The building is from 1872 and contains an exhibition about life and conditions in Mērsrags and its surroundings at the beginning of the 20th. century. There are many relics, tools and items from the houses of the period.
Mērsrags lighthouse, built in 1874, survived the 1st. & 2nd. World Wars.
Mērsrags Lutheran Church, built in 1809, is one of the oldest wooden churches in the country. The church contains several preserved cultural monuments. Located in the old churchyard.
Wooden Lutheran church in Mērsrags
Lake Engure National Park. Founded in 1957 as a bird reservation it became a national park in 1998.
Picturesque meadow. About 51 ha with big meadows and a wide variety of biotopes. Mērsrags foreland (18 ha.) The site of the Devil stone.
Svētmeitas akmens (Holydaughter stone), there are some legends about this stone, sea pirates and hidden treasure.
[edit]Port of Mērsrags
The port of Mērsrags is located on one of the Gulf of Riga's most picturesque stretches of coast. It's the one from the biggest of Latvia's small ports. Most of Mērsrags industry is concentrated near the port. Mērsrags traditional industries are fishery, fish canning, and forestry. New sectors are appearing that are related to commerce and service. The port is very important as an export terminal.
Mērsrags, bāka, putni, zivis, atpūta .07. 07 .2023 .Latvija
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Jurkalne, Latvia
The view of the beach of Jurkalne (Latvia) located on the Baltic Sea.
Мотопутешествия по Латвии 7. Рига, Мерсрагс, Kолка, Вентспилс, Юркалне, Кулдига
Мотопутешествие по Латвии, длиною 1035км.
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Latvia Wildcamping by Vekis Lake
After a hot day we just wanted to have a bath in this lovely lake. We asked a gentlemen whether we could approach the lake from his land property. He agreed and invited us to spend the night at this beautiful and peaceful place. This was definitely one of the best places we stayed at during the whole expedition To Gibraltar through Nordkapp.
Путешествие в кемпинг Мелнсилс и Колку / Brauciens uz kempingu Melnsils / Kolkā / Latvija
Наше небольшое двухдневное путешествие в кемпинг Мелнсилс, который находится на берегу Рижского залива, а затем в Колку. Также сделали небольшой велозаезд вдоль моря - хотели добраться на великах до Колки - но все таки не рискнули.
Кемпинг Мелнсилс очень понравился - и вкусно кормят в местном крогсе.
Некоторый материал снимали на action камеру GoPro Hero Black 7. К сожалению, только по приезду домой обнаружили, что камера во многих видео не писала звук. :( Камеру пришлось вернуть в магазин.
Mūsu brauciens uz ļoti skaistu vietu - kempingu Melnsils, ka arī Kolkas apmeklēšana.
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Sailing // Stockholm-Ventspils-Riga
Video recap of Wanderlust // Bezplans lv first sailing adventure from Sweden to Latvia. This idea crossed team member's minds on a Friday evening while having a drink and was implemented some three weeks later. 3 of 4 guys in the video didn't have any prior sailing experience, therefore the trip felt twice as special.
Sailboat: Maxi77 (1976)
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Video atskats BezPlāns.lv vasaras lielākajam piedzīvojumam burājot pāri Baltijas jūrai no Zviedrijas līdz Latvijai. Ideja burāt radās visai spontāni un pašiem negaidot, un trīs nedēļas vēlāk jau atradāmies Stokholmā, lai pirmo reiz dzīvē kāptu uz jahtas un burātu pāri Baltijas jūrai. 3 no 4 komandas dalībniekiem šī bija pirmā burāšanas pieredze. Noteikti, ka ne pēdējā.
Jahta: Maxi 77 (1976)
Music: Boards of Canada - Olson (Wrm Remix)
JURMALA PROMENADE und OSTSEE STRAND in Lettland
JURMALA PROMENADE und OSTSEE STRAND in Lettland Sommer im Baltikum wenige Kilometer westlich von der lettischen Hauptstadt Riga.
Hallo Jurmala! Auf meiner Reise entlang der Ostsee von Kiel bis Tallinn in Estland mache ich hier einen kurzen Zwischenstopp in Jurmala, einige Kilometer westlich der lettischen Hauptstadt Riga. Mein Ziel war die Promenade von Jurmala und natürlich der Strand.
Jūrmala (russisch Юрмала; deutsch Riga-Strand) ist ein lettischer Ostsee-Badeort am Rigaischen Meerbusen mit rund 50.000 Einwohnern und zählt zu den beliebesten Seebädern in Lettland, natürlich auch aufgrund der Nähe zu Riga. Jūrmala erstreckt sich über etwa 40 km nordwestlich von Riga entlang der Küstenlinie und setzt sich von West nach Ost aus 15 Teilorten zusammen.
Der Ortsteil Bulduri hieß früher Bilderlingshof und war vor 1914 der bevorzugte Sitz der deutsch-baltischen Intelligenz, des Geld- und Blutadels. Ein Teil zwischen Dzintari und Bulduri wurde eine Zeit lang Edinburgh genannt, zu Ehren der Eheschließung zwischen Maria Alexandrowna Romanowa und dem britischen Prinzen Alfred im Jahre 1874.
In Jūrmala gibt es Freizeiteinrichtungen, eine Promenade und Gastronomie. Der Ort hat einen langen weißen Strand, der sich nach Osten 10 km auf Riga zu erstreckt, während man westwärts, durch nichts unterbrochen, mehr als 20 km an einem Stück vorfindet.
Jūrmala ist ein Kurort, der vom 1. April bis zum 30. September nur nach Entrichtung einer Straßenbenutzungsgebühr, einer Art Kurtaxe, von Gästen befahren werden darf; er gilt als bevorzugte Wohnlage. Sehenswert sind die Villen in Holzbauweise aus der Zeit der Jahrhundertwende zum 20. Jahrhundert, die im Jugendstil errichtet wurden.
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Vasara Rezidence Kurzemē (Summer in Latvia at Rezidence Kurzeme)
Dažas skaistas vasaras ainavas Rezidence Kurzemē.
Pie mums Jūs atradīsiet patīkamu mieru un mežonīgas dabas skaistumu apvienotu ar mūsdienīgu komfortu.
Mums ir plašas nakšņošanas iespējas:
Kalna māja 8-10 personām,
Terases māja 10-12 personām,
Lielā māja 17-25 personām,
Viesnīcas apartamenti ar 24 komfortabliem numuriņiem.
Walking on Wild Sandy Beach at Liepene, Latvia????
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Walking on Wild Sandy Beach at Liepene, Latvia.
There was a Swan, who fly away when approaching.
Baltic Sea.
May 2021.
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