Valguma World
Latvia, Smardes municipality

The country resort "Valguma Pasaule/World" offers rest and relaxation in nature, even barefoot. Here we offer gourmet meals in our restaurant, overnight accommodations and much more.


Nature trails


Barefoot trail

Very popular (2, 6 km), a great opportunity in the summer months to free your feet from tight shoes, experiencing a variety of surfaces and sensations.


Scenic Trail

This 4.5 km long trail tempts you to take a closer look in the surrounding area, because in the forest you will encounter colorful "still images" full of natural wonders.


Board games

This exciting route is suitable for both young and old for the old ones, as it includes more than 20 board games of varying difficulty, and the meditation labyrinth is an opportunity to spend a moment alone.


Meditation labyrinth

There are several options, Gothic, designed in 2010, similar to the 13th century labyrinth in Chartres Cathedral in France


Bike paths

In the vicinity of Lake Valguma there are three routes to choose from (16 km, 17 km, 22 km) and several nature trails.


Recreation


For athletes

For lovers of sports and a healthy lifestyle trails and paths near Lake Valguma are ideal for a full-body workout, inhaling the invigorating scent of pine while Nordic walking or otherwise.


Try and/or train your agility and skills at your own pace in orienteering - a very popular sports discipline in Latvia. A bit like an obstacle course, there are 10 point objects to be found along a 4km course, in a lively competition with Edgars Bertux, the world champion. A great way for schoolchildren to see nature first-hand, and not just on the pages of science and biology textbooks.


Flora and fauna

Here you can also see a forest in decay, reclaimed termites, pine trees devoid of resin, coniferous landscapes, protected biotopes, rocky outcrops on the Slocene River, as well as the masterpieces and atrocities of beavers. Many will be lucky enough to see foxes and deer.


Bird watching

Wild ducks, wrens, woodpeckers, blackbirds, finches and even a black stork are just some of the species that await, to be watched! The best vacation, especially for nature lovers.


For avid fishermen

Perch, haddock, pike, tench, bream, cod, chub - these are just a few species of fish that live in lake.


Resort "Valguma Pasaule"


After a day of active recreation, comfortable rooms await you in a hotel, weekend cottage or guest house.


Lake Valguma


Lake Valguma is located in the Engure region of Kurzeme. The lake is 3 km long, 0.2 km wide, and its deepest part is 30 meters.


Local legends say that Bishop Albert's golden carriage was attacked by highwaymen. who took everything and took their retinue hostage. The only survivor was the bishop himself, but his agitated six white horses jumped into the lake, sinking the carriage. On a clear day it can still be seen.


There are many legends about the Dukes of Kurzeme (Courland). Duke Jacob loved the wooded shore of the lake and hunting game in the thicket. Traces of what was once his house can still be found today. Another ruler, Duke Friedrich Casimir, founded a large zoo in Valgum.

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