Usma Elkrags Boardwalk
Nature trails, Audio info available, Accessible to parents with baby-strollers, Partly accessible
Object list
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Description:
The trail stretches along Lake Usma, which is the sixth largest lake in Latvia for its total area and the second – for its water storage capacity. The trail opens the view to the fabulous and famous Morics Island, also mentioned in Latvian songs. The island is part of the Moricsala Nature Reserve with a total area of 818 ha. It is the second oldest nature reserve in Europe, founded in 1912. In 1727, the Saxon Count named Morics, fleeing from the Russian troops, retreated to the island with his soldiers. However, seeing the predominance of the Russian troops, the Count decided to flee from the island under the guise of the night, and went to Ventspils, later becoming the famous French army marshal. Since then, the island has been called Moricsala, although it was originally called the Fish Island. The island has an invaluable natural value, as it is home to 1/5 of all Latvian plants and many valuable insect species.
Accessibility
Facilities
Closest accessible WC at Usma Community House and guest house “Usmas muiža”. Accommodation at guest house “Usmas muiža”, accessible.
Rules to follow
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Location:
Usma
Suggested starting point:
Open-air sacred place
GPS coordinates:
Lat:57.20721,Lon: 22.15261
Hiking time:
15 min
Distance:
0,7 km
Marking:
Not marked, but can easily follow the trail
Type:
Loop (wooden boardwalk: out-and-back)
Trail surface:
Wooden boardwalk (width 1,5 m), one exchange area. At the start of the trail and at the end of the boardwalk – well-trodden path (assistant is recommended for wheelchair users).
Getting there:
With a car
Trail administrator:
Usma Parish Council, T: +371 29287631, E: usma@ventspilsnd.lv
Info:
Ventspils Tourism Information Centre, 6 Dārzu Street (Ventspils Ferry Passenger Terminal, 1st Floor), T: +371 29232226, tourism@ventspils.lv, www.visitventspils.com
Closest shops:
Spāre, Ugāle, Pope
Closest gas station:
Ugāle
Listen to trail audio
Watch the trail video:
Description:
The trail stretches along Lake Usma, which is the sixth largest lake in Latvia for its total area and the second – for its water storage capacity. The trail opens the view to the fabulous and famous Morics Island, also mentioned in Latvian songs. The island is part of the Moricsala Nature Reserve with a total area of 818 ha. It is the second oldest nature reserve in Europe, founded in 1912. In 1727, the Saxon Count named Morics, fleeing from the Russian troops, retreated to the island with his soldiers. However, seeing the predominance of the Russian troops, the Count decided to flee from the island under the guise of the night, and went to Ventspils, later becoming the famous French army marshal. Since then, the island has been called Moricsala, although it was originally called the Fish Island. The island has an invaluable natural value, as it is home to 1/5 of all Latvian plants and many valuable insect species.
Accessibility
Facilities
Closest accessible WC at Usma Community House and guest house “Usmas muiža”. Accommodation at guest house “Usmas muiža”, accessible.
Rules to follow
Download the GPX of the trail
In order to open the GPX file with the trail route on a mobile phone or computer, please install one of the hiking apps or maps, e.g., Wikiloc, Outdooractive, ViewRanger, OS Maps or any other GPX file reading programme or application.
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