Tērvetes meža Stirnu buks

Congratulations! You have entered the trail run series "Stirnu Buks 2018" first competition description page!

Start/Finish:: Latvian National Forests Nature Park in Tērvete, Latvia. GoogleMap here!

Competition Programme:: HERE!

Detailed distance maps:: HERE!

The GPX files are available here (click "Save link as"!):: “Vāvere – GPX”, “Zaķis – GPX”, “Stirnu buks – GPX”, “Lūsis –

Running in Tērvete forest we are going to enjoy a spectacular run in the depths of breathtaking nature as well as enjoy a journey through Latvian history.

Latvian National Forest Nature Park in Tērvete is one of the most popular family friendly tourist places in Latvia. The total area of the park is around 1,200 ha, one third of which is occupied by the Fairytale World. The most popular places in the park, which require at least three hours of visit, are the Fairy Forest, the Amusement Park and the Dwarf Forest.

In the park you will find  wooden sculptures of the characters of fairy-tales and stories by the Latvian author Anna Brigadiere: the beloved Spridītis and Lutausis, the Forest King and his Palace, the little girl Annele with her friends and a family of dwarfs, as well as some noteworthy "live" Latvian fairy tale characters.

Here you will also learn about the greatness of the ancient Zemgaļi tribes.

Only by climbing the three impressive fort hills the modern generations can feel the presence of the Zemgaļi Tribes silently waving through the branches of the trees reminding of the glorious and heroic ancient past of the region.

Zemgaļi tribes are known as one of the most military developed tribes in the Baltic region. The legend tells that once a chieftain named Nameisis a.k.a. Namejs or Nameitis had lived in Tērvete. He later became the King of the Zemgale region and lead his army towards the fight for freedom.

Homepage of Tērvete district:: tervetesnovads.lv

Where to stay?::

tervetesnovads.lv or booking.com/Tervete

During the creation of the running trails “Stirnu buks” organizers were selflessly helped by Juris Redisons, the expert of Mammadaba. We would also like to express our gratitude to Kristaps Didže, the owner of the park!

See you in Tērvete Forests !!!