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Nature park “Balkanu kalni”

Logini, Šķilbēnu pagasts, Balvu novads
Cycling routesCycling route "EuroVelo 11"
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The area of the nature park of local significance “Balkanu kalni” is about 20 hectares. The nature park “Balkanu kalni” is a scenically beautiful place with impressive relief.
Three hiking trails offer to view wooden sculptures, interesting natural objects, different types of forests, high hills and steep slopes, animal caves, and anthills. All 3 paths lead to a deep valley where, according to a legend, the church has sunk. In the herb garden visitors can explore the world of fragrances, try a variety of teas of herbs that are grown and harvested on the park’s territory.

Travelers are welcome to relax in picnic areas, make a fire, build a tent, starting their morning with the sounds of birds singing and bathing in a pond. In the summer bicycle rental is also available. Ideal place for events under the open sky; there is a stage. I the winter the nature park “Balkanu kalni” offers outdoor enthusiasts cross-country ski trail, one lap of which is 3.8 km in length. In the dark the lit part of the track that is 1.5 km long is available. Ski equipment rental is also offered.

Info about trails:

  • Nature trail length: 3 km (each of three trails)
  • Trail difficulty: medium/heavy, not available for people with disabilities
  • Availability: all year round, the trails are marked.

 

GPS: 57.069107, 27.584252

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Logini, Šķilbēnu pagasts, Balvu novads
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