Narrow Gauge Railway Trail
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 11.77 mi
- Elevation gain
- 23 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 23 ft
- Max elevation
- 56 ft
- TrailRank
-
36
4.3
- Min elevation
- 3 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Time
- one hour 53 minutes
- Coordinates
- 2469
- Uploaded
- March 18, 2019
- Recorded
- January 2010
near Mazirbe, Talsu novads (Latvijas Republika)
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Itinerary description
The trail starts with a route along the former narrow gauge railway or the so called ‘Little-train’ track of North-Kurzeme which in the past connected Dundaga and coastal villages with Ventspils and Talsi and operated between 1916 and 1962. Before that, one could reach the small coastal villages of North-Kurzeme only by foot or horse carriages. The construction of the narrow gauge railway significantly benefited the economical and cultural growth of the region. On the way, you will notice the former railway station site in Mazirbe, which is now marked with a memorial stone. Once you’ve reached the “Jaunmuiža-Sīkrags” road, turn right to the sea and return to Mazirbe having a pleasant walk along the quiet seaside. Those, who have got enough strength and vigour, may prolong the trail by hiking a small additional bit till the Ķikāns creek, with the memorial stone to the former Sīkrags station and the oldest house in the village called “Kilasidami” and built in 1892 along the way. The name “Kilasidami” comes from the Liv language and means kilā village , sidām – centre.
Waypoints
Waypoint
20 ft
Camping site
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43 ft
Wooden bridge
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16 ft
Info stand
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16 ft
Liebiesu Folk House
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16 ft
Parking lot
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23 ft
Info stand, resting area and site for leaving bikes
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23 ft
Guest house Jaunklavi
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3 ft
Resting area
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20 ft
Info stand
Waypoint
46 ft
Info stand
Waypoint
49 ft
Mazirbe cemetery
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20 ft
Parking lot
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30 ft
Turn to the sea
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39 ft
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36 ft
CPET9401
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43 ft
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39 ft
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43 ft
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46 ft
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43 ft
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46 ft
LINVE0078
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39 ft
IMG 1751
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20 ft
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3 ft
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3 ft
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A pleasent trail, nice coastal view and nice stroll through the forest. Recommend in autumn.