Arboretum on Rucava manor hill and Sventaja river valley walking trail
Rucavas pagasts, Dienvidkurzemes novads
Ināra Bondare +371 29366351 (Arboretum creation manager, dendrologist)
Muižas kalns is the highest place in the Rucava area. This place is special with the beautiful view of the Sventaja river valley and the neighboring country Lithuania. During the years of existence of the Duchy of Kurzeme (16th-18th centuries), the manor of the Dukes of Kurzeme was located in this place. Only the foundations of the cellar and several stories about life near this historical place have survived from the old manor.
Today, there is a dendrological park and a recreation area with a viewing platform that offers a picturesque view. Continuing the walk in the direction of the river, along the Sventaja river valley path, there is an opportunity to reach a rest area on the very bank of the border river.
In 2020, researchers from the University of Latvia have created a 3D model of the Sventaja river valley, which creates an opportunity to get acquainted with the catchment area of Leju svatavot, the surface of the geological layer.
Sventājas upes ieleja 3D modelis