Smiltene: Trails, Lakes and Culture
Smiltene combines historic sites, trails through park and woodland landscapes, and active leisure activities. If you are looking for accommodation in the city, you can organize your stay according to different interests: walks and cycling routes, waterscapes, or culture and regional history.
Key facts about Smiltene
- The 9 km hiking route “Samīļo Smilteni” leads around Smiltene via forest paths, roads, city streets and through parks.
- There is an island in Lake Teperis that is connected to the shore by two footbridges.
- The color-coded cycling routes include an easy route of approximately 10 km, a moderate route of approximately 20 km and a more challenging route of approximately 30 km.
Landscapes and trails in Smiltene
For shorter activities in nature, the Old Park offers paved paths suitable for cycling and inline skating. The park is located on the shore of Lake Vidusezers and runs along the Abula River to Lake Teperis and its promenade.
The Abula Nature Trail has a different focus. It runs along the shore of Lake Teperis, follows the bends of the Abula River and leads through forest paths on the outskirts of the city. If you want to compare a route with lakeshore, river and woodland sections, it clearly differs from paved park paths and the 9 km hiking route around the city.
The area around CÄ“rtenes pilskalns is also wooded and hilly. A dense network of paths runs through the area; both relaxed walks and sporting activities are suitable there. Lake Klievezers complements this landscape with a sandy, gently sloping shore. When planning your day, you can therefore distinguish between hilly paths, shore sections and paved park paths.
What active activities are available for different age groups?
The “Teperis” Sports and Recreation Complex contains a 1.1 km asphalt go-kart track. It can also be used for cycling, roller skiing and inline skating.
The active “Smiltiņš” leisure park has two play areas for children as well as an asphalt pump track cycling course suitable for riders of all ages.
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FAQ
What is CÄ“rtenes pilskalns?
Cērtenes pilskalns is considered the oldest witness to Smiltene’s history and a fortification of the hillfort type. It thus combines a historical point of reference with the landscape around wooded and hilly paths.
What is known about Smiltene Evangelical Lutheran Church?
Smiltene Evangelical Lutheran Church was built in the shape of a cross. It is also designated as a state cultural monument of Latvia.
What is the Path of Latvian Signs?
The Path of Latvian Signs is an interactive walking game in the “Actionbound” mobile app. Its content focuses on the symbolism of Latvian signs and Latvia’s cultural heritage. The activity therefore combines movement with a thematic exploration of Latvian culture.
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