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LATVIA - GAIZINKLANS 312 M
GAIZINKLANS NEAR THE SKI RESORT
The Gaising or Gaiziņkalns, at 1,022 feet (311,94) above sea level, is the highest point in Latvia. It is situated a short distance to the west of the town of Madona, central Vidzeme.
Although only relatively low, Gaiziņkalns has been developed into a skiing area with three slopes and several guesthouses. In order to rival Suur Munamägi – the highest point of neighbouring Estonia at 318 metres – a tower was built which exceeds the latter in height. Although the construction work was not finished, the tower became a popular tourist attraction, which led to its closure due to the serious risk to safety. The tower was demolished in December 2012, and the rubble removed.
2018-08-20 Flew to Riga together with my dad who was going with me on my first trip at this project. Picked up the rental car and started the journey to the first peak. The drive to Gaiziņkalns was not something special. The roads and environment looks just like Sweden. Two hours later we were there.
To reach the highest point in Latvia it is a short walk from the spot where you park the car. You also pass a ski lift. During winter it is actually a lot ski tourists here. But now we did not meet a single person.
Summit number 1.
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