Usma on Lake Usma
Usma is a starting point for a journey where Lake Usma, protected nature, paths through the landscape, and special cultural sites come together. When looking for accommodation, it is worth first considering the experiences you want to shape your stay: the lakeshore and bathing area, walks, cycling, paddling, or the history surrounding Moricsala.
By area, Lake Usma is the sixth-largest lake in Latvia, and by water volume, it is the second-largest. A 55-kilometre cycling route leads around the lake via forest paths and small country roads. This makes Usma not only a destination for individual nature observations, but also a place where a longer route can be combined with varied impressions of the landscape.
Several facts about the islands and protected areas are part of the character of the surroundings. The Moricsala Nature Reserve was established on 6 June 1912. Moricsala can be seen from the Usmas Elkraga Nature Trail. Viskūži Island is Latvia’s largest lake island and covers 309.2 hectares.
What activities can you plan in Usma?
For cyclists, the route around Lake Usma offers a clearly described connection of forest paths and small country roads. Those who want to use the water as a means of transport can choose the “Usma to the Sea” paddling route; it can be completed in 3 to 5 days. The Usmas Elkraga Nature Trail complements these longer routes with a 700-metre path built from pine boards for walks along Lake Usma.
Which cultural and lakeside sites are part of Usma?
The Lutheran Church of Usma is a unique log church on Lake Usma and was built from round logs. There is a developed bathing area near it in the village of Usma. For an additional cultural experience, Usma Christian School offers an exhibition about the Moricsala Nature Reserve. This allows nature themes, a distinctive religious building, and a specific insight into the protected area to be combined at the same destination.
When looking for a hotel in Usma, you can base your selection on the main focuses of your stay: Lake Usma, the paths for walks and cycling tours, the paddling route, or the sites in the village. However, these landscape and experience connections do not allow any conclusions about the specific facilities or distances of individual accommodations. Therefore, check such information for each specific accommodation. If you would like to compare other destinations, you can find Ziras, Pope, Užava, Jūrkalne, Pasiekste, Liepene, Zūras and Miķeļtornis here.
Check prices, availability, and facilities for your travel dates directly on Booking.com.
View accommodations and offersAdvertisement · Affiliate link to Booking.comFAQ
How long is the Usmas Elkraga Nature Trail?
The Usmas Elkraga Nature Trail is 700 metres long and built from pine boards. It is particularly suitable for people with reduced mobility, seniors, and families with small children. From the path, you can see Moricsala, which is part of the Moricsala Nature Reserve.
How long does the “Usma to the Sea” paddling route take?
The “Usma to the Sea” paddling route can be completed in 3 to 5 days.
Where can you learn more about Moricsala?
Usma Christian School has an exhibition about the Moricsala Nature Reserve.
To the main travel overview: Ventspils.
