For car drivers

Brochure for car drivers available in English, German, Russian and Latvian!

This route will allow you to learn about the diverse environmental and cultural heritage of northern Kurzeme peninsula. You will also find the loveliest views in the Slītere National Park. You can drive down the route, or you can ride a bicycle.

Season: preferably April-October, but year-round if conditions permit.
Type of car: no specific requirements.
Type of bike: mountain bike.
Road cover: mostly asphalt, but some 19 km of gravel road.
Distance from Rīga: 170 km.
Route: Dundaga-Šlītere-Sīkrags-Mazirbe-Košrags-Pitrags-Saunags-Vaide-Kolka-Melnsils-Vīdale-Dundaga
Markings: none
Alternatives: the route can be taken in either direction and can be started and stopped anywhere.
Length: ~90 km. If you’re driving, we recommend that you take two days if you want to take a detailed look at everything that you want to see and if you hike all of the trails.
Duration: One or two days.
Logistics: A circular route which returns to where it started.

Photo: Jānis Mednis.