Place to visit
Plunču ezera meži, Latvia: what it is and when to go
Plunču ezera meži is a nature reserve in Latvia (Renda). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 24. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Nature reserve in Latvia · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Latvia
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- RIX Riga, 101 km as the crow flies
- Website
- daba.gov.lv
- Coordinates
- 57.17757, 22.37739
What it is and where
Plunču ezera meži is a nature reserve in Latvia (Renda). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Renda, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 57.17757, 22.37739; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 101 km as the crow flies. How to get around Latvia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Latvia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Plunču ezera meži is May to September.
- JanPossible7:03
- FebPossible9:08
- MarPossible11:25
- AprPossible13:59
- MayBest time16:15
- JunBest time17:35
- JulBest time17:01
- AugBest time14:59
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:58
- NovBetter not7:40
- DecPossible6:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 24. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to September | December to April and October |
| Wildlife | May to September | December to April and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Plunču ezera meži has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Latvia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Latvia
To enter Latvia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Latvia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- dabas liegums „Medņu kalni”Protected area5.3 km
- Spāre lutheran churchChurch building in Spāre, Latvia7.1 km
- Pastende manor houseManor house in Latvia10 km
- Lutheran church in StendeLatvian cultural monument No. 676812 km
- Rendas pilskalnsLatvian cultural monument No. 125913 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Latvia guide.
More in Latvia: Nature
- Gulf of Riga: bay of the Baltic Sea between Latvia and Estonia
- Gaiziņkalns: highest hill of Latvia
- Gauja National Park: largest and oldest national park in Latvia
- Slītere National Park: national park in Latvia
- Cape Kolka: Cape in Latvia
- Braslaw Lakes: Belarusian national park
Every Latvia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Plunču ezera meži?
It is a nature reserve in Latvia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Plunču ezera meži?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 24.
How do you get to Plunču ezera meži?
The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 101 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Latvia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Latvia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have dabas liegums „Medņu kalni”, Spāre lutheran church, Pastende manor house. The rest is in the Latvia guide.
Keep reading
- Renda15 places to see in and around Renda, Latvia: Abava Valley Nature Park, dabas liegums „Druviņu tīrelis”, Plunču ezera meži. Best time: May to September.
- Nature352 places for nature in Latvia, from Gulf of Riga to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- LatviaBefore travelling to Latvia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Plunču ezera meži on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.