Autumn in the “Mountains” of Latvia

Discover the beauty and splendor of the Latvian mountains in autumn! Alūksne – a place where Latvia becomes mountainous and where autumn is especially gorgeous. As the leader of autumn in Latvia, Alūksne stands out with the rich colors of the leaves, covering the mountain landscapes with red, orange and yellow shades. The special relief and mountain landscapes make autumn in Alūksne an unforgettable experience.

Temple Hill – a place that makes Alūksne the highest city in Latvia. Visit the Temple of Glory – a granite rotunda on a hilltop, which is not only an architectural heritage, but also one of the city’s most recognizable symbols. Next to it is the 37.8-meter-highAlūksne Sightseeing tower, from which you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surroundings. An unforgettable experience for every adventurer will be an adrenaline-filled zip-line ride with a “ZZZIPPP” oer the Lake Alūksne!

Dēliņkalns – is the highest mountain in Alūksne Highlands and it is a place that every father and son should climb at least once in their lives. At the top of the mountain stands a 27 m high Sightseeing tower, which offers beautiful views of autumn.

Drusku mountain– it is always worth climbing, testing your strength, feeling the majesty of nature, and saluting the highest mountain in the Baltics – Great Munameģis – visible in the distance. Continuing the climb, go alongDrusku Castle Mound Nature Trail to the steepest castle mound in Latvia – Drusku Castle Mound.

Katiņkalns –a place where the beauty of the landscape intertwines with the creativity of the owners, giving the opportunity to enjoy the idyll of Veclaicene, which is formed by the interaction of natural beauty and rural lifestyle. The brave will enjoy a trip with a“Pupsikbāni”, which will take you on an adventurous journey through beautiful landscapes, including places where it is impossible to enter by car.

Opekalns – a place where the opportunity to be closer to heaven exists both literally and symbolically, because here is located highest church in Latvia (235 m above sea level). IBy prior arrangement, it is possible to visit the church and climb the church tower. The cultural and historical significance of the church is highlighted by the fact that in the 19th century, during the surveying of the size and shape of the land, Opekalns Church was a point on the Struve geodetic arc “Oppekaln”.

Start with one, you will climb them all!