A very beautiful place. There is a parking lot and an information center (which was closed when we visited the area). A lot of nice spots to have a pic nic. From here you have two options to continue along the Amata trail. The easiest option is to head towards the Veclauči bridge. (From the parking lot, as you are facing the rock, you take the path to the right). The path is in a very good condition, and after around 3 km (roughly 1 hour walking distance), you will reach the Veclauči bridge. The other option is to take the path towards the bridge near the Karli Fish farm. This is quite longer (7.5km), you will need around 2.5 to 3 hours to reach the bridge near Karli. The trail is not very well maintained for most of the part. You will see orange rombus marks on trees...
Read morePicturesque red sandstone outcrop (two, actually), two walking trails (short and long one), gorgeous views from above and below, River Amata, vast meadow and a picnic spot. Bring along friends, meat and skewers. It's better than Sigulda, and this Sunday was almost void of people. Worth spending whole day during the swimming season and three-four hours during a mellow Indian summer. An hour's drive from Rīga. Free entrance,...
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