Ķurmrags Lighthouse
Ķurmrags Lighthouse is located in Ķurmragciems, on the Cape of Ķurmrags Land. Ķurmrags is the most significant cape on the Vidzeme coast of the Gulf of Riga.
The Ķurmraga lighthouse was built in 1923-1924, 20 metres from the sea coast, according to the requirements of several seafarers submitted to the Maritime Department. The lighthouse is 13,9 m high and consists of stonework at the bottom of the lighthouse, surmounted by a Swedish-made metal lighthouse hull. The lighthouse was visible at intervals of 0,5 seconds during daylight and 2,5 seconds during night-time, and was visible at a distance of 10 nautical miles (1 852 m) during its operation. In 1967, during a storm, the lighthouse was blown ashore and its fire was extinguished.
Since the light was extinguished, the lighthouse has been on the move - around the 1980s the lighthouse was in the middle of a landslide and by now it has 'travelled' a few metres seawards of the coastal slope. The lighthouse is located at the very top of the Ķurmrags and can be seen from afar.
It is worth visiting the Ķurmrags lighthouse now - knowing that it has been on the move for the last 50 years, it is likely that this wandering lighthouse will not stop there.
To reach and see the Ķurmraga Lighthouse, you have to walk along the coast.
You can leave your car at one of the locations below:
* At the campsite "Klintis" paid parking lot;
*One of the free parking lots in Vitrupe;
*A free car park in Oltūži, off the A1;
*On the Tūja side, in the paid car parks of the "Krimalnieki" and "Jūrasdzeņi" campsites.
Location
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lat: 57.541501; lon: 24.362912
NEAREST OBJECTS
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The protection of the Vidzeme rocky coastline began in 1957 with the creation of a protected geological site approximately 3 km long on both sides of Ķurmrags. In 1987, a complex nature reserve was established, covering an area of 1322 ha.
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The Burtnieki Series sandstone outcrop is up to 3.5 meters high and about 50 meters wide. The outcrop is a beautiful shade of red. In the northern part of the cliff, where the Ežurga River flows into the sea with a waterfall, the cliffs are smooth and approximately 10 meters wide.
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Rest place by the sea. Located in the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve and the nature reserve "Vidzeme rocky sea".
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| Address: | "Klintis", Salacgrīvas pagasts |
| Phone: | +371 27852476 |
Kempings "Klintis" has thought of you, active recreation enthusiast, by offering bicycle rental. Why not go for a thrilling ride with friends or alone along the stony Vidzeme seaside or in the enchanting silence of the forest.
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| Address: | "Klintis", Salacgrīvas pagasts |
| Phone: | +371 27852476 |
Camping "Klintis" is located right by the sea, next to the beautiful Veczemju Cliffs.
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