Salas swamp

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Description of the hiking route:

You won't find any lakes or ponds in the island's swamp, or acacia, but there are several mineral islands that stand up to 10m above the surroundings. The island of the island is located in Lubāns wetlands in seasonal reserve and is therefore available for viewing only from 1st August to 1st November. The island's marsh is a diverse area in terms of habitats and landscapes. When you look carefully, you can see the insectivorous plant - a dewdrop. A number of world-threatened bird species are present in the Lubāns wetlands: buzzard, corncrake, sea eagle, osprey. The route leads through protected areas of nature, is not marked in nature and is not intended for walking without “swamp” guide.

You should wear boots or ankle boots so that you can secure your snow/marsh shoes against your ankle. We recommend cracked boots with waterproof membranes or rubber boots.

Description of the route:

Route length: ~ 7 km;
Duration: 4 - 5h (with a guide);
Distance from Rīga: around 205 km (meeting place – Lubānas wetlands information center);
Best time: 1st August to 1st November;
Route cover: natural high swamp (90%), forest roads and trails (10%);
Group price (EUR): up to 10 persons 250.00 EUR, from 10 to 30 persons 25.00 EUR/person.