Red cliffs at Salaca
Salaca Red Cliffs are sandstone cliffs stretching over 400 meters in length.
The Salaca Red Cliffs are located near the iron bridge in Mērnieki. These are sandstone cliffs stretching over 400 meters in length. The cliffs are not very high—about 10 meters—but they are enough to dazzle with their beauty in the setting sun over the steaming river. On both sides of the Salaca River, at least 3 km downstream from the Red Cliffs, there are separate sandstone outcrops: on the right bank, there is a pile of boulders and the Upeskalns Cliffs, and a bit further, the Zvīguļi Cliffs. After 2.8 km, you will encounter the 150-meter-long and 4-5-meter-high Junči Cliffs, followed by the Rostu Cliffs with some small caves and outcrops.
To fully enjoy these beautiful cliffs, we recommend taking a boat trip along the Salaca River from Mērnieki to Salacgrīva.
Near the Salaca Red Cliffs, there is a well-maintained resting area with 5 shelters with tables, several fire pits, and the possibility to camp with tents.
The resting area is managed by the association "Fishing Club 'SALACKRASTI'" and the fishing club "Ūdensroze."
Location
Mērniekos, Salacas upes krastā
lat: 57.8411848; lon: 24.4856316
NEAREST OBJECTS
| Address: | "Zvīguļi", Ainažu pagasts |
| Phone: | +371 26462579 |
Zvīguļlaivas offers boat rental. Provides full-service water-touring equipment delivery for one- or multi-day recreational trips along the Salaca River.
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| Address: | Karateri 2, Salacgrīvas pagasts |
| Phone: | +371 29 489 576 |
Boat rental "Čiekurlaivas" offers canoe and kayak rentals, as well as SUP rentals.
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| Address: | Ainažu pagasts |
| Phone: | +371 22481076 |
The recreation area "Klāviņi" have: toilet, gazebo with electricity* (inside there is one large table with benches), outside the gazebo there are two tables with benches.
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The Great Oak got its name from the former "Ēkāji" forest ranger's house that once stood in this place.
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| Address: | Ainažu pagasts |
| Phone: | +371 29488454 |
The recreation area "Jaunkaniši" is located on the banks of the Salaca River and has a well-equipped campfire area, tent pitches and WC.
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