Cycle route Nr.169 "Hillocks of Nēķene"

The hilliest route of the Bānītis Land leads along the picturesque hillocks of Nēķene and promises new surprises behind every bend.

During the trip you will discover the only Bunguleja Devil’s Horn in Latvia, Uģis Puzulis and Kristaps Braslis will tell you the secrets of the pottery trade, but if you are especially careful, you will notice the paved country road that once connected the Buliņi and the Gaigalene half-manors. Don’t be afraid if you get tired, because you can perfectly shorten the route when returning to Alūksne from the Umernieki Station by narrow gauge train.