The “Daugavpils Circle” cycling route goes along the streets and promenades of Daugavpils and covers a large part of the city.

The “Daugavpils Circle” is a 32 km long cycling route, which gives travellers the opportunity to see the most popular tourist attractions and landscapes of the city. The route is circular, starting and finishing in the city centre, on the Unity Square. Cyclists can ride along the city streets and promenades, enter the Daugavpils Fortress, see the city’s industrial zone and enjoy the beauty of the Lielais Stropu Lake. The route continues to the Rugeli Reservoir, an artificial body of water created in preparation for the construction of the Daugavpils Hydroelectric Power Plant. Travelling along the promenade of Bruģu Street, cyclists will approach the end of the route in Unity Square.

The cycling route is of medium difficulty and it goes along asphalt, forest and gravel roads. The route includes a section of marked cycle route No 35.

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A cognitive route that includes the Dviete floodplain and the nature park “Pilskalnes Siguldiņa”, flora, fauna, geological and cultural values, historical stories of Bebrene and Eglaine, the romance of the small town of Ilukste. The route passes several guest houses, hotels, manors (Bebrene, Dviete), several private collections and museums. The total length of the route is ~ 53 km.

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The marked cross-border route that crosses the territory of Latvia and Lithuania.

During the First World War, the front line of “Life and Death” was located on the territory of Latvia and Lithuania for several years. A complex system of fortifications with ditches, trenches and bunkers was built on both sides of it. Thousands of soldiers fought and died in fierce battles here, as evidenced by the countless burials of fallen soldiers.

The First World War has left long-lasting scars not only in people’s destinies and hearts, but also in our land. Until our days, in the forests of Medumi parish in Augsdaugava district, countless bunkers, cannon and ammunition storages, trenches and graves of soldiers who fought on both sides of the front have been preserved until our days.

During the route, it is possible to see several better-preserved bunkers, as well as the expositions of the First World War in Medumi and Turmantas (Lithuania), dedicated to the First World War. The exposition in Turmantas is already open and invites visitors to view interesting artifacts, exhibits and testimonies of the First World War. The exhibition in Medumi is being created and will be opened in February 2023.

Important! Since it is the cross-border route and crosses the territory of both Latvia and Lithuania, we remind you that each person must have an identity document, passport or ID card.

The creation of the cycling route was realized within the framework of the project LLI-501 of the cross-border program of Latvia and Lithuania “Pirmā pasaules kara mantojuma tūrisma maršruta un ekspozīcijas izveide ar mērķi piesaistīt apmeklētājus pierobežas zonā”.

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Augsdaugava district cycling route No. 786 “Sventes ezera loks” leads along Svente lake – one of the deepest and clearest lakes in Latvia. Svente lake with its surrounding territory forms the nature park “Svente”, which, in its turn, belongs to the protected landscape area “Augšzeme”. Along the route, you can enjoy the picturesque landscape and see the renovated Svente manor, which currently has a hotel and a restaurant, the Museum of Military Vehicles, the Jaunsvente manor park, stop and walk along the Svente lake promenade and the forest trail “Egļukalns”,  which delights everyone with ravines, moss-covered boulders, mighty oaks and trenches of World War I. After a successful trip, it is possible to enjoy the culinary heritage of Latgale in the adjacent cafe – bakery “Rudzupuķes”, while the nearby guest houses “Sventes rasa”, “Saules nams”, “Ezermala”, “Pakrasti”, “Pumpuri” offer not only accommodation, but also a wide range of recreational opportunities (bath, boat, bicycle and catamaran rental, fishing, etc.).

The total length of the route is about 27 km. There are gravel and dirt roads everywhere. Attention should be paid to the fact that the quality of gravel roads can change depending on weather conditions and road maintenance intensity. There are many accommodation opportunities along the route and nearby it.

Naturally, visually and informatively the route is very diverse. It is possible to get to know the Latvian and Russian cultural and historical heritage, the most popular tourist objects and the daily life of the local inhabitants.

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The route No. 787 “Silenes dabas parks” is a research cycling route that includes flora, fauna, geological and cultural values ​​of Silene Nature Park. This route leads across several guest houses, hotels, estates (Ilga and Sengeida), a research station, several private collections and one of the largest wooden churches in Latvia. One of the main values ​​of the route is Silene Nature Park, which includes several nature reserves, beautiful views of the lake, a variety of forest animals and a high probability to meet\ them during the trip.

The total length of the route is about 25 km. It has the asphalt road in the Silene village and the highway P68 with a length of about 3 km, as well as the asphalt road to Silene Resort & SPA, which is 5 km long, but the rest of the route has forest and gravel roads. A distance of 2 km along the highway P68 has medium traffic intensity, and the rest part of it has a fairly low intensity, mostly close to zero. Everyone should pay attention to the fact that the quality of gravel roads depends on weather conditions and road maintenance.

The cycling route is very diverse in terms of landscape, visibility and informational content. Passing this route, you can get acquainted with the values ​​of Silene Nature Park, cultural and historical heritage, the most popular tourist attractions and the daily life of local inhabitants.

It is planned that this route will be marked with road signs, which will be located at crossroads and turns. Throughout the cycling route there will be billboards and maps with routes.

Important information! The route passes through the border zone. Everyone needs a special residence permit card and an identity document being in this zone. Information: +371 67913300 and www.rs.gov.lv.

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The cycle route Nr. 35 is a travel itinerary that includes a visit to major architecture monuments of Daugavpils and Krāslava cities such as churches, castles and a fortress, as well as the landscape of one of the most astonishing bends of the Daugava River. All these can be admired when you ride a bicycle along both banks of Daugava River where Nature Park “Daugavas Loki” is established. This park is included into the Latvian National UNESCO World Heritage List.

During the journey you will be able to visit two hundred years old Daugavpils Fortress, the ruins of the Dinaburg Castle, a unique nature site – “Gate of River Daugava”, which is located between the scarps of banks in Slutišķi and in Ververi (by the way, there are some resting places), the Slutišķi Village and Old Believers Rural Courtyard, Castle complex of Counts Platers, plenty of museums, as well three sightseeing towers (in Vasargelišķi and Lazdukalni). There are a lot of guest houses and camping sites available in Daugavpils and Krāslava cities, as well as the surrounding area. Also, you can savour horse ridings, boat trips and raft rides on the both river’s banks. The full length of the route is 122.8 km.

The cycle route goes through asphalt road surface (3km) in Daugavpils city, as well as pavements and streets with the low traffic (12km). In Krāslava city, the cycle route goes along asphalt road for 3km. The roads outside the cities are – asphalt roads with the average transport intensity (approx. 25km), rural roads without surface and paths (approx. 20km), gravel roads with the low traffic. Quality of gravel roads depends on weather and intensity of traffic, so be attentive.

Scenic, visual and informative route is very various. While travelling around this route, you will have an opportunity to get acquainted with Latvian, Russian and Polish cultural and historical heritage, with the most popular sightseeing places and with the daily life of the local community. The route gets across the landscape area of Augšdaugava, which is a specially protected area. There are lots of inquiry paths and parks next to the cycle route.
This route is marked with the special road signs, which are set at the crossroads and on turnings. Informative stands and maps are also included into the route.

Information about sightseeing places in Krāslava District can be found at the website of thee Krāslava District Tourism Information Centre.

Additional information:
Kaplava Orthodox Church
Holiday Complex “Upes dižvietas” 
Cottage “Skerškāni” 
Adamova Nature Path
Adamovas Castle Mound, Kraslava Chair 
Castle Complex of Counts Platers 
Karnicky Monument 

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The cycle route covers Daugavpils city, Daugavpils and Krāslava Districts and allows to get acquainted with nature, culture and history of the region. The length of the route is 122.8 km.
Nature Park “Daugavas Loki” was created to preserve the unique natural complexes, natural, cultural and historical values and little-transformed landscapes of the ancient valley of the Daugava on the site of Naujene to Kraslava. The bends of the ancient valley of the Daugava are considered to be the oldest geological formations in Latvia. The Nature Park “Daugavas Loki” as part of Augsdaugava protected landscapes area was recognised as the NATURA 2000 territory in 2004, but in 2011 this park was included in the Latvian National UNESCO World Heritage List.

Following the Daugavpils stage of the cycle route, there is a chance to visit the historical centre of Daugavpils, Daugavpils Regional Studies and Art Museum, Dubrovin Park, Unity House, Shmakovka Museum, Daugavpils Innovation Centre, Latgale Zoo, Daugavpils Fortress, Mark Rothko Art Centre and other tourist objects. What’s more, the cycle route goes through a Stropu living area where beaches of Lielais Stropu Lake with a Blue Flag, as well as promenade and  “Tarzāns” Adventure Park are all situated.

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This cycling route leads 17,8 km around the Lukna Lake, that is the most scenic place in Viski parish. There are numerous of interesting objects — Ostrova bird watching tower, Old Believer’s Chapel and Orthodox Church of the St. Peter and St. Paul in Danisevska, Mola Manor buildings and park, Roman Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist and Sport and recreation complex in Viski. There are several guesthouses with accommodation and catering services, as well as rest areas on the way.

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This cycling route leads 56,5 km across the Daugavpils neighbourhood Griva with its traditional building and the Daugavpils District nature parks of Medumi and Svente, that is a part of the Protected Landscape Area „Augšzeme“. There are several churches on the way and places where the famous Latvian poet Rainis has spent his childhood — Randene and The House of Rainis in Berkenele. Catering and accomodation is available in Svente Manor. Nearby a collection of military equipment and Sudmali Hillfort is located. The route leads also across the places that has been preserved since the First World War — entrenchment, bunkers, weapon storages, soldiers’ cemetery.

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