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Description of the path:

Walking trail stretches along the hills and valleys of Talsi hillocks, spruce forest and meadows. The trail is made up in two circles – the Plant trail and the Animal trail. Those who want to do some sporting activities may choose also the longer third circle – the Sports track. Along the trail, there is a number of information stands providing description on the plants and animals that inhabit nearby. There are also few resting areas, fireplace sites, a volleyball court and a mini-football. The owners of the spot offer also a number of services for fee – arbour with a fireplace site, active recreation activities covering various thematics (picnic parties for kids, angling for kids, sheep shearing, collecting tea herbs, night hike etc.).

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Location: Recreation site Rīti, Laidze Parsih        Suggested starting point: Info stand at Recreation site Rīti

Starting poing of the trail in the map: Lat: 57.25265, Lon: 22.62033

Accessibility: 

Hiking time: 1 h

Distance: 3 km

Marking: Partly marked – several information boards along the trail

Type: Loop

Difficulty: 

Trail surface: Path

Facilities: 

Getting there: by car

Rules to follow: 

Trail administrator: 

Association – Talsu pauguraines dabas parka atbalsts, +371 29279461, segita@apollo.lv

Rīti, +371 29287285, ilziiite@inbox.lv

Info: Talsi County Tourism Information Centre, 19/21 Lielā Street, Talsi, +371 26687442, tic@talsi.lv, www.talsitourism.lv/en/startpage/

Closest shops and gas stations: Talsi