Līgatne Nature Trails
Līgatnes dabas takas
A forest wildlife trail in the Gauja Valley where you can see bears, moose, wild boar and deer behind large enclosures.
Līgatne Nature Trails is an educational park within Gauja National Park. About 5.5 km of trails and a loop road run through the valley forest. Large enclosures along the way house local animals, including bears, moose, European bison, wild boar, red deer and lynx, most of them rescued or unable to return to the wild. There are also observation towers and a small natural history exhibition. You can walk or drive the loop, which suits families. Admission is charged, and opening hours change with the seasons.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 09:00–18:00; shorter hours in winter
Nearby sights
- Līgatne Paper Mill Village
- Līgatne Ferry
- Līgatne Soviet Secret Bunker
- Lielstraupe Castle
- Zvārte Rock
- Ungurmuiža Manor
- Žagarkalns
- Cīrulīši Nature Trails