Adamova Nature Trail

Length: 1.7 km
Availability: all year round, the trail is marked.

The Adamova Nature Trail was created in 1998 by students, faculty and staff of Daugavpils Pedagogical University under the leadership of Professor B. Jansons. The trail is located in the specially protected landscape area “Augšdaugava” and in the Nature Park “Daugavas loki”, which is included in the Latvian national list of UNESCO World Heritage. The beginning and the end of the trail is in Kraslava, from the viewing area (entering the city from the Daugavpils side).

The scenic trail can be followed by choosing a more difficult or easier route in terms of terrain. The route with the most varied terrain leads through a primeval forest of slopes, across the mysterious Svarinsku ravine and loops up and down. Stairs have been installed in the steepest parts of the trail and the most dangerous places have been cordoned off. Several bridges and a viewing platform have been installed.

The second route of the trail leads along the River Daugava, revealing beautiful naturallandscapes. It can be used by those who prefer not to walk on the steep slopes. On this route, you can enjoy a walk through the forest along the Daugava, see a multi-stem aspen, a large stone and wooden sculptures. The Daugava bed, floodplain and terrace are distinguished by a large wealth of boulders, one of these giants can also be found in the lower part of the Adamova Nature Trail.

There is a nature monument “Adamova Gorge” next to Adamova Nature Trail, that includes one of the River Daugava main cliffs on the right bank of the river. It also has gleen source circles and different aged rock outcrops, one master rock and various geological formations. In 2023 “Adamova” society established “Adamova Cliff Trail” that consists of many stages of steps as an addition to Adamova Nature Trail. Its lenght is 2km.

Please take caution when walking on the trail, be kind to the nature!