If you are looking for an unusual landscape and longing for silence, head to one of Latvia’s bogs. While in some European countries natural bogs have almost disappeared, you will be able to enjoy walks full of silence in pristine bogs in Latvia. No cars, people, bells and whistles surrounding you. It is the best antidepressant in the world and a great place to recharge.
Walking in swamps and bogs in bogshoes is exotic, environmentally friendly and, of course, practical. Guided bogshoe hikes help you learn many new and fascinating facts about the nature, origin, flora and fauna of bog. The recommended duration of a bogshoe hike is about 2 to 4 hours; this creates a nice atmosphere and fills you up with new-found knowledge.
Think of bogshoes as the cousin of snowshoes – wide, light, and specially designed to help you “float” over the soft, soggy terrain of wetlands. For centuries, people have used them to access areas that would otherwise be impossible to reach.
Today, they’re your passport to nature’s hidden places – no experience required! If you can walk, you can bogshoe. It’s easy, fun, and suitable for adventurers of all ages.
Most people think swamps and bogs are the same, but they’re actually very different ecosystems!
So, when you’re walking on a bog in bogshoes, you’re floating on centuries of moss and mystery!
Languages spoken:
Latvian
English
Russian
Number of participants:
Maximum number of participants: 70
Further information:
Length/Distance: 2-7 km
Duration: 2-8 hours
Amenities:
Suitable for children
Trekking boots with waterproof membrane or rubber boots are required.
Geographer and passionate nature discoverer, who in 2015 introduced snowshoe hikes in Latvia. On a daily basis, he organizes active and exploratory hikes, while in his free time he searches for routes where to go in nature and not meet crowds.
A biologist, a journalist, a man – nature and now also the head of the Ērgļi railway station, who will be happy to show you the surrounding forests and swamps, make coffee at the station, and tell you about birds and fish. Everyone in Latvia knows Māris, many have grown up watching his TV shows.
Having studied geography and forest ecology, she puts her knowledge to use every day by going out into nature, leading groups in Latvia and abroad. With joy and enthusiasm, everyone will be offered the necessary dose of adventure to create memorable moments.
Kristaps also holds degrees in Geography and Environmental Engineering. He explores bogs not only on hiking trips but also from above as a paragliding instructor. An indispensable companion on hikes is Axel, the friendly Samoyed, who makes sure that every group photo is improved by his presence.
