Listing Country high point | Elevation 312 m | |
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Location Bērzaune parish, Madona Municipality, Latvia Similar Aukštojas Hill, Suur Munamägi, Dzyarzhynskaya Hara, Grauspitz, Kneiff | ||
Gaizin kalns 2017 latvija
The Gaising or Gaiziņkalns, at 312 metres (311,94) above sea level, is the highest point in Latvia. It is situated a short distance to the west of the town of Madona, central Vidzeme.
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- Gaizin kalns 2017 latvija
- Map of GaiziC586kalns Vestienas pagasts LV 4855 Latvia
- Gaizi kalns freeride
- References
Map of Gaizi%C5%86kalns, Vestienas pagasts, LV-4855, Latvia
Although only relatively low, Gaiziņkalns has been developed into a skiing area with three slopes and several guesthouses. In order to rival Suur Munamägi - the highest point of neighbouring Estonia at 318 metres - a tower was built which exceeds the latter in height. Although the construction work was not finished, the tower became a popular tourist attraction, which led to its closure due to the serious risk to safety. The tower was demolished in December 2012, and the rubble removed. There is a nearby multilingual sign marking the high point, but nothing at the natural summit itself.