The picturesque lake Rici is located on the border between Latvia, Lithuania, and Belarus and it is included in the Silene Nature Park. The lake has many trenches and it is rather deep (39,7 m deep) and not very polluted since it is located in an isolated area. The east side of the lake extends into a long peninsula, which is covered with forests. The lake bed and shores are sandy and with stones. The lake bed is covered with dunes and sapropel. Riču lake is one of 10 Latvian deepest lakes and one of the largest according to the volume of water (124.4 mil. km ²). The lake has 9 islands, but they are located in the territory of Belarus.

Tourists believe that the great value of the Silene Nature Park is Perkule Scarp – a steep shore of Ricu Lake – is an inspiring creation of nature. The scarp gives a view of a large deep lake with unbelievably transparent water, which is practically untouched by human activities. Several species of protected plants are encountered on the lakeshores that create a fabulous landscape: the black stork, the black kite, and the lesser spotted eagle.

There is a recreation place set up for visitors. There are also opportunities for mushroom and berry picking in the area.

Lake Rici is located in the border zone! Visitors are required to take a personal identification document and a special pass.

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Lake Ricu and Perkule scarp

Lake Ricu and Perkule scarp

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