Cycling Route: The Great Northern Cycle Loop
Distance: ~64km
Route Type: Circular
Start Point: Grobiņa
Duration: 1 – 2 days
Accessibility: By bicycle
Surface: Mainly gravel roads
Access: The starting point is located in the center of Grobiņa. It is accessible by bus or private car, with multiple parking spaces available.
Route Description:
This cycling route was designed for a leisurely two-day cycling adventure through the northern part of Grobiņa. We recommend staying overnight at the "Godini Adventure Platform," located at the halfway point. The route passes by all the main attractions of the region.
Equipped Rest Stops:
- (4) Godini Adventure Platform
- (6) Coastal Rest Area "Liedagi"
Points of Interest:
- (18) Grobiņa Castle Ruins – Dating back to the mid-13th century, originally constructed of wood and rebuilt in 1328. Significant medieval walls, 17th-century bastions, and defensive ditches remain.
- (19) Wind Farm – The largest in the Baltics when opened in 2002, with 33 turbines, each 77 meters high, generating a total capacity of 19.8 MW.
- (20) Tāši Manor – First mentioned in 1501, with its current structure dating from 1734 and remodeled in the 19th century, featuring baroque fireplaces and historical gardens.
- (21) Medze Windmill – Built in 1868, now only the walls remain under a preserved roof.
- (22) Kapsēde Manor – Documented since 1404, served various functions, including a school and military hospital, before closing in 1983.
- (23) Kapsēde Great Boulder – The tallest boulder in Latvia, measuring 4.3 meters high and weighing 160 tons.
- (24) "Odziņu" Cupmarked Stone – A significant archaeological find with distinctive cupmarks, unearthed after being buried in 2011.
- (25) Medze Manor – A historic estate requiring restoration, located near the Liepāja-Ventspils highway.
- (26) Coastal Rest Area "Liedagi" – A scenic Baltic Sea beach with walkways, picnic areas, and parking.