Abava Valley Nature Park, Nature park and Natura 2000 protected area in Kurzeme, Latvia
The Abava Valley Nature Park extends along the Abava River with steep slopes, deep ravines, and sandy banks across 149 square kilometers.
The area gained protected status in 1957 and became a designated nature park in 1999, leading to enhanced conservation measures for local ecosystems.
The park includes the Pedvale Open-Air Art Museum and traditional settlements that reflect regional architectural styles and historical development patterns.
Visitors can access multiple hiking trails through forests and meadows, with information centers providing guidance about local flora and fauna species.
The protected area contains more than fifty plant species specific to western Latvia and features geological formations shaped by glacial movements.
Inception: 1957
GPS coordinates: 57.07970,22.37280
Latest update: March 16, 2025 18:21
Sabile hillfort
12.9 km
Abavas rumba
9.4 km
Briņķpedvāle
12.1 km
Firkspedvāle
12.8 km
Kabile Manor
14.5 km
Pedvale Open Air Museum
12.7 km
Sabiles baznīca
12.7 km
Valgales pilskalns
5.2 km
Māras kambari
376 m
Vineyard in Sabile
13 km
Sabile synagogue
12.6 km
Sudmaļi waterfalls
5.8 km
Virsaiši Waterfall
10.8 km
Plunču ezera meži
10.9 km
Brinkens Chapel
12.4 km
Sabiles mācītājmuiža
11.4 km
Lutheran church in Renda
5.1 km
Kungu māja
14.5 km
Kancele
12.7 km
Lutheran church in Sabile
12.7 km
Usma Lutheran Church
13.3 km
Sabiles viduslaiku pils vieta
12.6 km
Zviedru senkapi
5.6 km
Kabiles muižas apbūve
14.5 km
Mežmuižas klēts
7.6 km
Ērģeles
12.7 km
Sabiles pilsētas vēsturiskais centrs
12.7 km
Pedvāles muižu komplekss
12.1 kmReviews
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