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The route will lead through: Roja town center – Roja beach – Žocene beach – Ģipka beach – Pūrciems – Ēvaži cliff – Melnsils – Pūrciems white dune – Roja
Roja river is mostly surrounded by an old-growth (’virgin’) forest, where forestry activities have not been undertaken for already 100 years. Those are biologically old forests, which are quite rare in Latvia, rich in plants and animals. River shore is a habitat for beavers, otters, roe deers, red deers, boars, elks, grey herons, goosanders, common goldeneyes and various other bird species. Fish like perch, river lamprey, trout, pike, roach lives in the river.
The nature trail along the River of Roja offers 3 routes of various distance along the River of Roja and forests surrounding it – 2km, 7km and 15km, each of it marked with a certain colour. Choose the appropriate distance and hit the road – by foot, bycicle and boat during spring to autumn season and by skis - in winter.
A number of resting areas have been installed along the trail, with bences, tables, WC, swings, gymnastics construction, waste bins, as well as fireplace sites and tenting areas. There are also two boat piers - at resting areas in Žocene and Roja. At the start of the trail, a spring site has been set up, particularly used by locals, which like to drink the water from the Roja spring.
Distance: 2km, 7,5km or 15 km
Time: ~2h
Parking: free
Route on internet: 15km www.wikiloc.com
Cycling route, approximately 30.5 km long, Roja–Kaltene–Roja. An excellent way to get to know Roja and its surroundings better.
The route leads along local gravel and forest roads, and in some places along the P131 highway. Along the way, you can see several natural sites: one of the "Sun Stones", several large pine trees near the parking lot at “Kaltene’s Rocky Seashore”, and, while cycling along the old Kaltene road that runs right by the sea, you can stop to see some of the old homes of shipbuilders and sea captains, as well as enjoy the charm and tranquility of Kaltene’s rocky coastline.
Be sure to visit the historic Kaltene Club building and stop by one of Kaltene's cemeteries located right by the sea—always an interesting place to explore. The route takes you all the way to the Bird Trail, where you can admire the lives of seabirds in Kaltene. On the way back, stop by the company SIA “Kaltenes zivis” to purchase delicious seafood delicacies, visit Čībiņkalns and see the beautiful trees growing there.
If you want a meal along the way, visit the homestead “Cīrulīši” to enjoy homemade fish cuisine or take some tasty homemade wine with you. You can also take a detour to the “Kaltene Hills” nature trail, get off your bike, and explore this unique and interesting trail on foot.
Then, on your return toward Roja, you can ride part of the old Kaltene road again, then continue on asphalt until the turn onto Ķirķraga Street, which leads back to Roja.
The route can be opened using the app “All Trails.”
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/latvia/courland/velo-marsruts-roja-kaltene-roja?u=m
GPX track of the route
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1xbWk9gSzMG5SmF4F4FdBjrP3lKxb5mPM&usp=sharing
Rojas Center – Krasta Street – Rojas Great Sea Boulder – Ķirķrags – Kaltene’s Rocky Seashore – Kaltene Church – Kaltene Nature Trail with Birdwatching Tower – Kaltene Boulder Fields – Roja
Kaltene Seaside or Kaltene’s Rocky Seaside – an attractive rocky sea coast with dune pines and beautiful natural views. Here you can find rare Litorina Sea coastal formations – sediments rich in mollusk remains from the Litorina Sea period.
Kaltene Nature Trail with a Birdwatching Tower – by walking the approximately 800-meter-long trail, you will learn many interesting facts about the birds living in Latvia as well as migratory species. Along the trail, there are two observation platforms and a tower for birdwatching throughout the year.
Kaltene Stone Hills – about 1.5 km from Kaltene seaside, in the forest, there are large piles of stones called hills. Similar formations are not found anywhere else on the Latvian coast. Nature researchers believe these mound-like piles of stones, later overgrown with forests, formed several thousand years ago as the Baltic Ice Lake retreated.
Route length – 18 km
Rojas Center – Roja Beach – Žocene Beach – Ģipka Beach – Pūrciems – Ēvaži Cliff – Melnsils – Pūrciems White Dune – Roja
Ģipka Beach – a white sandy shore with a well-maintained parking lot and beach. It offers the opportunity to enjoy the charm of the Baltic Sea far from the usual seaside bustle.
Ēvaži Cliff is the highest cliff along the entire Riga Bay coast. Its height ranges from 8 to 15 meters, and its length is 2.6 km. In size, Ēvaži Cliff even surpasses the Jūrkalne cliff.
Pūrciems White Dune – according to archaeological research, Stone Age fishermen lived in the extensive dune ridges located 300 to 600 meters from the sea about 4,200 years ago. A nature trail has been created along the banks of the Pilsupīte River.
The Pūrciems route can be combined with a visit to Kolka, which includes sightseeing at Cape Kolka itself, the ruins of the old Kolka lighthouse, the monument "Taken by the Sea," Kolka Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches, as well as the Kolka Livonian center.
Route length – 40 km
Roja – Kaltene – Valgalciems – Uguņciems
The stops include Roja Dune on Talsu Street, from where K. Valdemārs first saw the sea. Then along Selgas Street to the Roja ambulance station, next to which the Roja Sea School used to be, operating from 1873 to 1915. A memorial stone was unveiled at this site in 1990. The Roja Maritime Fisheries Museum houses an exhibition about the historical development of shipbuilding, navigation, and fishing.
Kaltene is one of the main centers for sailing ship construction on the Kurzeme coast (49 sailing ships were built here), and it is also home to the houses of famous shipbuilder families. There is a stop at the Kaltene club (library). In 1899, this building was brought from Germany by the Baron of Nogales.
In Valgalciems, 32 sailing ships were also built. Continuing towards Uguņciems, you will find the ancestral homes of the Pūliņš family of lighthouse keepers and the famous sailing ship builder Mārtiņš Morgenstern.
Route length ~ 20 km
Selgas Street – Peldu Street – Krasta Street – Jomas Street – Selgas Street – Peldu Street – Sporta Street – Square by the Culture Center – Zvejnieku Street – Strautu Street – Rope Bridge – Selgas Street – Jūras Street – Ostas Street – Beach
For a walk around Roja, you can choose a route that starts at the Roja Sea Fishing Museum, then leads to Peldu Street and down to the sea. Walking along the rocky beach towards Riga, you will definitely notice the Roja Sea Boulder, which was once brought to our shore by a glacier.
The route continues along Jomas and Selgas Streets, returning back to Peldu Street and to the recreation park "Plocis," where you can enjoy time with children or sit quietly to relax. Next, head towards Sporta and Parka Streets along the Roja stadium and Skatepark, then to Roja’s main square, where the Culture Center and Roja Municipality are located.
As part of the ROJARAKU Art Laboratory and the ROJAL Cinema and Art Festival, artworks are displayed in Roja near the Culture Center, Roja Museum, by the Top store on Selgas Street, as well as at the Roja Hotel, Roja beaches, and the Roja harbor area.
From the Culture Center, the route continues along Zvejnieku Street past Roja Secondary School to Strautu Street. At Roja Art School, turn left to reach the rope bridge, where the artworks "Astrolabs" and "Teleportation" are located. Crossing the bridge, you will arrive at the new Souvenir and Local Producers' Market, where you can buy rural and forest products provided by local residents.
The route continues along Selgas Street to the bridge over the Roja River, where you can see the Roja harbor and yachts, then continues along Jūras Street and then Ostas Street to Roja’s central beach.
At the end of the walk, go to the end of Pier Z, from where you can watch sea birds, yachts, and fishermen heading out to or returning from sea fishing.
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The route will lead through: Roja town center – Roja beach – Žocene beach – Ģipka beach – Pūrciems – Ēvaži cliff – Melnsils – Pūrciems white dune – Roja
Ģipka Beach – a white sandy beach with a well-maintained parking lot and beach area. It offers the chance to enjoy the charm of the Baltic Sea far from the usual hustle and bustle of popular seaside resorts.
Ēvaži Cliff is the highest sea cliff along the coast of the Gulf of Riga. It reaches a height of 8–15 meters and stretches for 2.6 km. In terms of size, only the Jūrkalne sea cliff surpasses Ēvaži.
Pūrciems White Dune – according to archaeological research, this extensive dune ridge, located 300–600 meters from the sea, was inhabited by Stone Age fishermen around 4,200 years ago. A nature trail has been established along the banks of the Pilsupīte stream.
The Pūrciems route can be combined with a visit to Cape Kolka, which includes a view of the cape itself, the ruins of the old Kolka lighthouse, the monument "Taken by the Sea", the Kolka Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches, as well as the Līvi Cultural Center in Kolka.
Route length – 40 km
The public beach of Rojas will welcome visitors at any time of the year! The sea and nature here are always special and seductive.
The route can be adjusted as needed. The long option is to walk along the wooden boardwalks, the sea-coast and the North Mole with a lighthouse at the end. The boarwalk leads along the oldest dunes that have overgrown with forest as well as the gray dunes. There you can notice the various coastal plants growing here. The route can be continued back along the sandy beach. Most active travellers can “stretch out the legs” on the boulders of the North Mole and walk up to the very end of the Mole.
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