Zvārtes ieža Stirnu buks
Congratulations! You have reached the trail race series’ “Roe buck 2020” opening stage page!
Yes, this season will indeed start on August 15th – just as scenic during the “Zvārte rock Roe buck” but with just tiny bit longer distances. The planned culmination of the season has suddenly turned into its starting race with longer but perfectly picturesque trails.
Race centre:: Next to the majestic Zvārte rock lying in the banks of river Amata. GoogleMap here!
Race programme: HERE!
Additional rules: HERE!
Detailed trail maps:: Distance “Wolf”, Distance “Roe buck”, Distance “Hare”, Distance “Squirrel”
Distance GPX files available here (press “Save link as”!):: “Squirrel – GPX”, “Hare – GPX”, “Roe buck – GPX”, “Wolf – GPX”.
Latvia.Travel:: “The Zvartes Rock is one of the most popular and scenic sandstone outcrops in Latvia.”
Legend says that Zvārte rock used to be the meeting spot of witches that used to go there to dance and party until the dawn. Hopefully, the ones meeting there in the middle of the august will be the tribe of Roebucks who are just so thirsty for running. The ones who will be especially cheered on will be the finishers of the first-time distance “Wolf” – this distance will start the 3-year-long race trilogy “Gaujmaliešu taka / Enter Gauja Trail”. More information here!
Zvārte rock is one of the most scenic sandstone outcrops in the banks of river Amata and the Gauja National park itself. It lies beautifully surrounded by forests and fields and the territory around is the perfect place to get inspired by natures magical, primal power.
Another surprise going through the territory is the Geologic trail of Amata, so it’s worth taking a longer route on it if you plan to visit the rock. Its untouched nature is just like a gallery of rocks. Of course, there are also places for a leisurely picnic, an information centre and option of taking the trail with a tour guide.
Well, if you’re here anyway, why not plan some extra time for sightseeing and enjoying the activities the Amata municipality has to offer? There’s plenty of things to do and remember – this is specially protected nature area in one of the oldest nature parks of Latvia – Gauja National park, so enjoy the time spent here responsibly!
Enter Gauja:: “Gauja National park – a place to visit for an adventure while exploring and educating yourself at the same time. The variety of activities lets everyone choose the pace and theme of their visit. The origins of the ancient Gauja valley can be traced back more than 350 million years back. Here you can find breathtaking nature, cliffs and caves. Also, the longest river in Latvia – Gauja goes right through the park. It is exciting and full of twists and turns – in the park territory alone there are 98 bigger and smaller turns, so it’s perfect for rafting. The park is unique as two-thirds of known Latvia’s caves and more than 500 cultural-historical monuments can be found here. All of this includes castle mounds, castles, churches, water mills, windmills etc.
The trails in the heart of Vidzeme are still made with the tireless help of Artis Ločmelis (“VSK Burkānciems”)! An epic “thank you” for giving a helping hand goes to Elita Eglīte (Amata municipality), girls of Nature Protection Boards Vidzeme Region who are carefully looking after us, and to two Andris’ – Ronimois and Klepers for wise tips during the creation of "Enter Gauja Trail West"!
See you by the Zvārte rock!