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My walks through Latvia's wild places and hidden gems

Did you know there are some magnificent places in Latvia? Latvia has a lot of forests and rivers and its nature can be breathtaking.

Well, every country on the planet has something to share.

My pictures can’t show but I can say I have been almost everywhere in Latvia. :)

Check out below some images from different places and activities that were in Latvia.

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Rivers and waterways

Amata river

The Amata river flows through some of Latvia’s most pristine landscapes, cutting through forests and creating these perfect moments for reflection.

Gauja river

Gauja river with Mailo

The Gauja river holds a special place in my heart - it’s where countless adventures have unfolded, sometimes with my faithful companion Mailo by my side.

Lāčkrogs lake

Lāčkrogs lake offers that perfect stillness you need sometimes, surrounded by untouched nature.

Kausu lake

Coastal adventures

Saulkrasti seaside

Saulkrasti seaside brings that Baltic Sea energy - wild, unpredictable, and absolutely stunning.

Liepaja coast

Somewhere near Liepaja

The Liepaja coast shows Latvia’s rugged maritime character, where the sea meets dramatic landscapes.

Latvian seaside

Cliffs and dramatic landscapes

Cliffs

Eagle cliffs

These cliffs remind you that Latvia isn’t just flat forests - there are dramatic drops and breathtaking viewpoints waiting to be discovered.

Seasonal hiking adventures

Spring hike

Summer hike

Autumn hike, crossing small Latvian river

Winter hike over the frozen river

Each season brings its own magic to Latvia’s trails. From spring’s fresh awakening to winter’s frozen rivers that you can actually walk across.

Check the video on how it looks like wintertime in Latvia:

Unique encounters and experiences

Helping beavers to build a dam

Sometimes you stumble upon opportunities to help nature along - like lending a hand to beavers with their engineering projects.

Latvian Hogweeds, dangerous plant

Not everything in nature is friendly though - these Latvian Hogweeds are beautiful but dangerous to touch.

Outdoor cooking

Outdoor cooking becomes part of the adventure when you’re deep in Latvia’s wilderness.

National parks and protected areas

Gaja national park

Gauja National Park showcases the best of what Latvia’s protected wilderness has to offer.

Hiking community and connections

Cousin love

Cousin love 2

Hiking community

Some random hike

The best part of exploring Latvia’s nature? The people you share these moments with - family, friends, and fellow adventurers who understand why we keep coming back to these wild places.

That’s all from Latvian nature. Check out now next post to see Scottish nature.


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