This place is rich with legends and stories. One legend tells that once there was the Devil, who wanted to make a dam on river Abava. But he could not succeed, because... Read More
This is one of the highest outcrops in Latvia. A truly beautiful view unfolds from the top of this scarp, encompassing the view of the deep old valley of the Amata river.... Read More
These are 17 m high, beautiful reddish cliffs. There are several rectangular holes in the foot – these were cellars which were abandoned long ago. The lower part of the... Read More
Atraiskalns Hill (Fast hill). Up to 20 metres high and 300 metres wide cliffs of exceptional beauty. Wide view on the bend of Venta opens from the top of cliffs. Exposed... Read More
The Melnais Rock (The Black Rock) is a sandstone outcrop on the bank of the River Brasla; the rock is overgrown with lichen and trees and it conceals several caves. The... Read More
Around 110m long and up to 30 m high cliff with a sandstone outcrop at its feet, which is divided by the hollow-like Lielā Buļu Cave in the middle part of it. Read More
Angels cave – protected nature monument in Salaca River Valley Nature Park. The length of the cave is 7.5 m, the width at the entrance is 3.5 m and the height is 3.4 m. Read More
Artificial cave-like gallery in a sandstone outcrop, and a legend tells a young man had hidden his fiancée here during the medieval period. The marauders had found and... Read More
Up to 10 m high and 140 m long sandstone outcrop from Gauja suite on a slope of the left side of primeval valley wall of River Gauja above the oxbow lake with traces of... Read More
Small outcrop on the right bank of river Amata, downstream from the cable bridge, where the river runs close to the primeval valley wall. There is a trail for hikers... Read More
One of the most impressive sandstone outcrops is Dauģēni cliffs with two caves, the longest in Latvia (346 and 159 m), from which springs flow. Only the entrance parts... Read More
Dāvida Castle is a hillfort located in Kurzeme, Dundaga parish, Dundaga municipality, in the Slītere National Park reserve area, and is not accessible to tourists. A... Read More
The last greatest rock wall of the Gauja valley, 15 m high. 8 m below water level, the Devil’s cave – an ancient place of worship – has formed in the cliff. It is a... Read More
Nature heritage site and biotope of European significance – geological and geomorphologic object located on the steep bank of the Dry Daugava branch in the territory of... Read More
Dolomītu (Dolomite) Cliff is an impressive steep cliff on the right bank of the Amata River.The cliff can be seen from the river bank and the Amata Geological Trail that... Read More
The rock is a high cliff with multicoloured outcrop layers. The rock can be seen from the Amata Geological Trail on the right bank of the river. Dzilnas Rock consists of... Read More
The mighty, majestic wall that rises straight out of the river Gauja is known as the Eagle Cliffs. It is the most impressive cliff in the valley of the Gauja river with... Read More
Beautiful, pinkish, up to 3,5 metres high cliffs at the sea. Exposed sandstone with bays, columns, waterfalls. In beach near Ezurgas. The Geosite of year 2019 are cliffs... Read More
Galmicu cliff (Muižaraju cliff) – 30m high and 70m long sandstone outcrop on the left bank of the river Abava. From the top opens a wonderful view of Abava valley. Read More
Around 400 m long and 7 m high sandstone outcrop on the slope of the southern bank of Brasla water reservoir. Obvious, part of it lies under water. Read More
Gobdziņu cliffs. One of the most picturesque cliffs in Kurzeme (up to 11 m in height) with the second longest cave (26 m) in Kurzeme. Exposed sandstone and dolomitic... Read More
Lielā Ellīte also known as Velna ceplis (Devil’s Oven) are the only natural sandstone with arches in Latvia. It consists of a 23m long cave, arcade and natural... Read More
Located in the lower reaches of river Grīviņupīte, at its mouth with river Gauja. Consists of reddish sandstone outcrops from Gauja suite. In fact – rock pillar on... Read More
A slope around 0.5 km long, explicit, rich in outcrops and forests on the right side of the primeval valley wall of River Gauja (height 13–20 m); its ca. 13 m high... Read More
Gudzona cave is located on the right bank of Lanģupīte river, in the territory of the nature park "Salaca valley" in Skaņkalne parish, under state protection... Read More
For more than a century now, the Gūtmaņa cave has been a popular tourist destination. It is the widest (12 m) and highest (up to 10 m) cave in Latvia. It is more of... Read More
Around 100 m long and up to 25 m high cliff of the right bank of river Amata with dolomite outcrops (Pļaviņu suite) from the Devonian Period. Approx. 1 km downstream... Read More
It is said that the Devil used to live in this cave, but was banished by the God of Thunder. The cave features massive dome-shaped ceiling and a spring said to possess... Read More
There is also an impressive 500 metre long and 5 metre tall dolomite outcrop on the bank of Lielupe River, and here it is called Jumprava rock. The outcrop is divided by... Read More
Sandstone outcrop on the left bank of River Gauja, 1.2 km downstream of Līgatne ferry crossing and 0.9 km of the visitor centre at Līgatne nature trails. Read More
The steep shores of Jūrkalne are one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kurzeme. The shores are up to 20 m high, washed by the waves and mostly made of sand... Read More
The 45 m long and up to 5.5 m high cave is still being shaped by the spring flowing out of it. In the cave there is a small lake. Legends tell about a smith who had lived... Read More
The Kaļķupe River valley was established as the Pilsupe River (formed by Kaļķupe River and Mazupe River) crossed the Blue hills of Šlītere to the South of Vīdale... Read More
Small sandstone outcrop on the left bank of river Gauja – largest and last of the outcrops in the primeval valley of Gauja. Above it there is a facilitated tourism... Read More
Around 200 m long and up to 15 m high scenic (slowly overgrowing) outcrop in a sharp curve of the right bank of River Gauja, formed by the reddish sandstone from Gauja... Read More
Around 50 m long and up to 45 m high (among the highest in Latvia) cliff on the left bank of river Amata, opposite of the Ainavu cliff, with a ca. 6 m high dolomite... Read More
Around 340 m long and up to 15 m high and scenic outcrop on the left bank, approximately one kilometre downstream from mouth of river Rauna with the River Gauja. Consists... Read More
Located on the right bank of river Runtiņupīte, opposite of the parsonage in Krimulda. It is said that the Lic chief Runtiņš has lived in the ca. 7 m long artificial... Read More
Ķūķu Cliffs is the highest outcrop of the Devonian period in Latvia 43 metres high. The upper part (above the sandstones) is formed from clay layers that contain a lot... Read More
The natural monument consists of three distinct sections of sandstone outcrops in the ancient valley of Abava, on both banks of the river. In the direction from the... Read More
The natural monument includes sandstone outcrops with large caves on the right bank of Svētupe near Kuiķuli. The caves are significant as a site of archaeological... Read More
The Līču-Laņģu sandstone cliffs is approximately one kilometre long and is located on the left side of the primeval valley of the River Gauja. It cannot be seen from... Read More
Around 400 m long and up to 16 m high outcrop on the left bank of the river. Consists of light-coloured sandstones from Gauja suite. The outcrop is in several parts... Read More
The Lorumupes sandstone outcrops are located in Kalķupe valley near Vīdāle. The outcrops can be easily found by leaving the car at the Vīdāle cemetery, near the... Read More
Over the distance of less than one kilometer there are eight sandstone cliffs. Age of sandstone - middle Devonic, Burtnieki series. Fossils of placoderms. Summary length... Read More
Lustūzis is a relatively low rock with walls bedecked with small crevices and nooks. The rock embraces the curve of the Amata River like a big horseshoe. In springtime,... Read More
When you visit Ligatne, Lustuzis is the first to welcome you. It is situated on the rights bank of Ligatne River and stretches for 250 m downstream, 50 m along the forest... Read More
Māras kambari is located in Ģibuļi parish, Talsi Municipality Māras kambari (caves) is a naturally formed cave system on the right bank of sandstone outcrop in the... Read More
Located ~0.2 km SW from Gutman's cave. During the Societ era it was called the Revolution Cave, since at the end of 30s of the last century there had sort of been... Read More
Trinagle-shaped crack in a sandstone outcrop, which is 8 m deep. The entrance of the crack is around 1 m wide. Out of the cave flows a small spring. It is said the cave... Read More
Many centuries ago when the Amata River was carving its valley, it rounded a bend where the meadow now lies and flowed past Miglas Rock. The slope of Miglas Rock... Read More
The natural monument consists of three distinct sections of sandstone outcrops in the ancient valley of Abava, on both banks of the river. In the direction from the... Read More
Nelku cliffs are up to 20 metres high, approximately 300 metres wide pinkish sandstone cliffs at Salaca River. Fragrant sand pinks growing on cliffs, thus cliffs got... Read More
The dolomite outcrop on the left bank of the river Šķēde has been a nature protection object since 1977. For visitors a picnic site and walkways made by local students... Read More
Peldanga labyrinth is an uncommon cave system for Latvia. In the result of spring activity, the cave labyrinth had formed in grey sandstone rocks of Devonian Aruküla and... Read More
A narrow gap in a red sandstone wall. The cave is 6.5 m/21 ft, deep, 2.2m/7ft wide and 5.3m/17 ft high. Legend has it that a farmer named Peter was hiding in this cave... Read More
You will find the Red cliffs on Salaca river nearby the iron bridge in Mērnieki. It is a sandstone slope that stretches more than 400 meters along the Salaca river. The... Read More
Piķene cliff is about 1km long and 70-80m high on the right bank of the Gauja river, with nearby small gorges. Walking along the route, you can see several sandstone... Read More
The cave is artificial, 5 m long, 1,2 m high and up to 5,1 m wide, the underground area reaches 13 m2. The cave has been created by mining rocks for the need of... Read More
Powerful springs comes out of the earth at the feet of the cliffs. The cliff wall is overgrown with velvet lichen, creating an impression as if the outcrop was covered... Read More
Gauja sandstone outcrop in the ravine at the left bank of Vējupīte. A small triangular cave has formed in the rock wall. The highest point in the ravine is 11.5... Read More
The ravine Raganu katls (Witch pot) is a huge sulphosis funnel or ravine formed by the action of various watercourses. This ravine is formed from the side of the valley... Read More
The Rukuze Valley is a steep and deep, with a number of high-speed flows, and its shores are covered with small sandstone outcrops. The outcrop, seen from the Vilce... Read More
Covered with rocks and with small capes and inlets, this is the eastern shore of the Bay of Rīga and the only place in Latvia where sandstone outcrops are found. Read More
The cliffs stretch for several hundred metres and have a reddish colour which led to naming them “Red” Cliffs. The cliffs contain cracks that cleave reddish rocks,... Read More
Sandstone outcrop on the left bank of River Runtiņupe. In the middle part of the outcrop there is a dry cave. Next to the Kubesele nature trail. Read More
The biggest white sandstone outcrop in Baltics – 15 m high and 400 m wide. In the sun it warms up and keeps warmth, hence, wild bees have chosen it as their home,... Read More
This popular landmark is best observed from the right bank of River Salaca. The 20-metre-high and 90-metre-long sandstone rock not only looks impressive but also... Read More
Around 170 m long outcrop on the right bank curve up to 30 m high, under high voltage lines. One of the most impressive and scenic outcrops of the valley of River... Read More
Heading from Velnala cliffs direction Krimulda along the Piķene cliff one cannot pass by without noticing the Mazā Velna Cave, located at the feet of the cliff,... Read More
Scenic and up to 600 m long and 21 m high outcrop on the left bank of the river. Consists of red-and-brown sandstone outcrops from Gauja suite. Opposite of Spriņģu... Read More
The steep coastline of Staldzene is a natural monument. The outcrop Staldzene is located on the coast of the Baltic Sea, 4km northeast from Ventspils. It is a typical... Read More
The steep coast stretches for several tens of kilometers, and its height reaches up to 16 m in some places. Remember that the steep bank is made of sand and clay, so... Read More
Around 100 m long and up to 40 m high cliff with a 15 m high sandstone outcrop on the right bank of River Amata. Consists of red and clayey aleirolite layer, and above... Read More
One of the most beautiful dunes of its kind in Latvia with great sight to the coast of Baltic Sea. The 18 metre high dune on the right bank of the River Inčupe where it... Read More
The approximately 12 m high and reddish sandstone outcrop from Gauja suite is located on the left slope of primeval valley wall of river Gauja (~ 0.5 km off the river),... Read More
Up to 300 m long and 36 m high cliff covered with trees and featuring 1–15 m high sandstone outcrops from Amata and Gauja suites at the feet of it on the left bank of... Read More
480 m wide, up to 3,5 m high sandstone cliff at the sea. Deposits from middle Devonic period, Burtnieki series. Cliffs have got many reliefs, notches, alcoves and caves.... Read More
Vīksnas cave is located on the cliff of the right bank of Salacas, 3.5 km below the Staiceles bridge, in the Vīksnu cliffs. The length of the cave is 24 m, width 1.5 m,... Read More
Up to 15 m high sandstone outcrop on a ca. 300 m long section of the right side of the primeval valley wall. At the feet of it there is a 2.5 m high, hollow-like cave. On... Read More
Up to 30 m high, 150 m wide dolostone cliffs with numerous springs. Often the water of the springs is colored by microorganisms and clay aprticles. When the icefalls form... Read More
On the left bank of the Vaidava River, 8-10 m high, up to 100 m long sandstone detritions have formed — the Witches' Cliffs (Raganu klintis). In their lower part... Read More
The two-level cliff (4.5 + 4 m) consists of the reddish sandstones from Gauja suite. The upper level features a 5.5 m wide and 3.5 m deep cavity and a 3.5 m long cave. Read More
The outcrop is divided into two parts; in the Southeast, away from the Amata is a 44m high semicircular precipice, and in the Northwest there is a 19 m high protuberance... Read More