Hike: Grobiņa - Godiņu Adventure Platform

Route type: Line type

Start: Grobiņa

Duration: 3 - 5 hours

Accessibility: Both on foot and by bike.

Surface: Mainly gravel roads

Getting there: The starting point is in the center of Grobiņa. It is possible to come by bus or private car, there are several parking spaces.

Route description:

This hiking/walking route will basically take you along the former railway line Liepāja - Ventspils to the camping site "Godiņu adventure platform", where it is also possible to spend the night. Godiņi offered tent, sleeping bag and bike rental. Wood flutes and the opportunity to enjoy an evening by the campfire accompanied by the sound of flutes are the hallmarks of this resting place.

Equipped bus stops:

(4) Godiņu Adventure Platform

Sights:

(18) Grobiņa castle ruins – the construction of the Grobiņa medieval castle dates back to the 13th century. Middle Ages, when Grobina Palace was first mentioned in historical sources as "hus to Grobin". It is thought that it was made of wood, because it was burned in 1263. In 1328, the castle was rebuilt. It is located next to the Grobiņa mound - it was typical in Kurzeme to build castles in the immediate vicinity of the ancient Curonian mound. The castle was an important military fortification for centuries until it lost its military significance as a result of the 1795 and 1812 wars. Over time, the castle has been repaired and modernized several times. Medieval walls, 17th century, have survived to this day. the built fortification bastions and moats, as well as steep slopes.

(23) Kapsedes big stone - This is the highest boulder in Latvia. The tombstone is 4.3 meters high. Its circumference is 16.5 meters and its weight is 160 tons. Big stone is a protected natural object. There are legends about the stone.