{"id":138206,"date":"2026-10-23T13:38:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vidzeme.lv\/?p=138206"},"modified":"2026-10-23T13:44:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:44:14","slug":"forest-trail-and-baltic-coastal-hiking-trail-expand-opportunities-for-everyone-to-enjoy-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vidzeme.lv\/en\/forest-trail-and-baltic-coastal-hiking-trail-expand-opportunities-for-everyone-to-enjoy-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"Forest Trail and Baltic Coastal Hiking Trail expand opportunities for everyone to enjoy nature"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The project \u201cForest and Coastal Hiking Trails\u2019 accessibility improvement for different social groups\u201d is coming to an end, having introduced practical accessibility and information solutions in Latvia and Estonia that expand hiking opportunities for different groups of society: families with young children, seniors, international students, school students, wheelchair users and people with visual impairments. These improvements also help everyone find a hiking experience suited to their abilities and interests.<\/p>\n<p>The Coastal Hiking Trail and Forest Trail are popular long-distance hiking routes that cross Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and connect to the European long-distance hiking trail network. These trails have become internationally popular, attracting travellers from all over the world. The thematic classification of trail sections and practical accessibility solutions help everyone find a hike that matches their interests and abilities and plan it safely.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"preview-gallery py-2\"><div class=\"preview-swiper-button-prev preview-swiper-btn\" tabindex=\"0\"><style><\/style><div class='responsive-svg icon-middle svg-b78dd13ddf78d2506085d53b5d57f69e'   style=' height:30px; ' ><?xml version=\"1.0\"?>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" style=\" height:30px; \" id=\"svg-b78dd13ddf78d2506085d53b5d57f69e\">\n<path d=\"M15.7071 17.2929C16.0976 17.6834 16.0976 18.3166 15.7071 18.7071C15.3166 19.0976 14.6834 19.0976 14.2929 18.7071L8.29289 12.7071C7.91432 12.3285 7.90107 11.7189 8.26285 11.3243L14.29 5.3243C14.6632 4.9172 15.3029 4.8897 15.71 5.2628C16.1171 5.636 16.0832 6.2686 15.71 6.6757L10.3841 12L15.7071 17.2929Z\" fill=\"#477F87\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/div><\/div><div style=\"--swiper-navigation-color: #fff; 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Both routes form loops that return to their starting points and are marked in nature with the <strong>\u201cBr\u012bvdabis\u201d<\/strong> sign. These short routes are also useful for travellers who are unable or do not wish to hike the longer sections of the Forest Trail.<\/p>\n<p>On Section 8 of the Forest Trail, Caun\u012btes\u2013Valmiera, <strong>near Sieti\u0146iezis<\/strong>, a <strong>3.8 km trail<\/strong> has been established, starting and ending at the Sieti\u0146iezis car park. <strong>Outdoor educational games<\/strong> have been installed at four locations along the trail, allowing visitors to learn about forest animals and the sounds produced by the wood of different tree species. The route is partially accessible with pushchairs, as one section includes stairs.<\/p>\n<p>On Section 10 of the Forest Trail, Stren\u010di\u2013Spicu Bridge, <strong>near Kau\u010di<\/strong>, a <strong>3 km trail with a digital educational game<\/strong> has been developed, in which participants answer questions about the surrounding nature and cultural history. The game is free, available in Latvian and English, and can only be played while following the route. A smartphone with the LOQUIZ app and mobile data is required. This route is also suitable for walks with pushchairs.<\/p>\n<p>On 18 September this year, the Vidzeme Planning Region team, together with tourism specialists and nature guides, hiked the circular Forest Trail route near Kau\u010di in Valmiera Municipality. 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