Ogre Blue Hills (Zilie Kalni) Nature Park
Zilie Kalni (Blue Hills) Nature Park in the Ogre municipality is popular with holiday makers, who lead an active lifestyle or just want a breath of fresh forest air.
An EU protected habitat – a coniferous forest growing on the esker ridge of the Ogre Blue Hills – covers most of the nature park's territory and is home to 18 protected plant species, six protected bird species and several protected insect species.
A splendid view opens from the 30-meter-high observation tower on the highest of the hills.
Go for outdoor recreation
In summer
- There are walking trails, educational trails and cycling trails in the park that can be used for Nordic Walking, jogging or other outdoor recreation purposes.
- Water in Dubkalni Reservoir is clear and transparent which makes it perfect for diving. There are five picnic areas with benches, tables and fire pits.
- There are outdoor fitness installations – a pull-up bar, parallel bars and an abdominal workout bench – in four locations in the forest.
In winter
- If there is enough snow, cross-country ski tracks are maintained in the park. The total length of the ski tracks with uphill and downhill stretches is about 10 kilometers. The cross-country ski tracks run between Ogre and Ikskile towns.
- Enjoy a ride downhill on a sled
- Go for a ride in a dog sled
- Wide variety of cultural, educational and sports events are organized in the nature park annually.
