Lubans Lake - the largest lake in Latvia

Lubans Lake - the largest lake in Latvia

Having formed about 10–13 thousand years ago as a result of glacial melting, Lake Lubāns is now the largest lake in Latvia with the total area of 8,200 ha. During the 20^th century, the lowlands around Lake Lubāns were affected by several catastrophic spring floods. At times, the surface area of the lake increased more fivefold, with floods lasting from 70 to 270 days. For over 150 years, flood damage was the main challenge for farming in the region. To solve this, a system of dams and canals was constructed, and today the water level is regulated through the Aiviekste and Kalnagals locks.

Lake Lubāns is one of the largest dammed lakes in Europe and lies at the centre of the Lubāns Wetland Nature Reserve —the largest inland wetland in Latvia, covering 51,351 hectares. The reserve was established to protect the area’s bogs, forest massifs, alluvial meadows, and wetlands, which form an exceptional and diverse ecosystem.

Lubāns Wetland is of great importance not only nationally, but also internationally. Recognized by BirdLife International as a site of major importance for birds, the wetland is part of the European Natura 2000 network and is also designated under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

In addition to its natural value, Lubāns Wetland holds archaeological significance, as it is considered the earliest known settlement area in the territory of Latvia. Evidence shows that people have lived here since the Late Palaeolithic period, more than 10,000 years ago, as demonstrated by the 27 known Stone Age settlement sites. Remarkably, it is believed that the present territory of the nature reserve encompasses one of the largest amber-processing centres of the Neolithic period in Europe.

Tourism and opportunities
In the surroundings of Lubāns Wetland Information Centre (LWIC)
- Tourist guides, information about Lubāns Wetland
- Souvenirs and coffee
- Guided tours
- Boat rental (1 fishing boat, 4 canoes)
- Free SUP board rental
- Accommodation for 7 persons
- Tent sites
+371 29234956, lubanamitrajs@gmail.com, www.lubanamitrajs.lv

Water Tourism Development Centre “Lighthouse”
- Accommodation (14 places)
- Premises for seminars and events
- Tennis and volleyball courts
- Camper and trailer sites
- Rooftop viewing area
+371 26663358, baka@rezeknesnovads.lv, www.baka.rezeknesnovads.lv

Teirumnīki Bog Trail:
(Koordinātas: Lat, Lon: 56.717465, 26.946453; LKS: 680313, 289813)
- 1.5 km circular hiking route
- Picnic area
- Tourist guides : LWIC (+371 29234956), Anna Macāne (+371 28301143).

Guest house “Zvejnieki”
- Fishing farm
- Accommodation (30 places)
- Catering: smoked and fresh fish from Lake Lubāns, and fish soup (to be pre-arranged)
- The farm is included in the Latgale Culinary Heritage List.
+371 28301143 (Anna Macāne)

Cycling route around Lake Lubāns
- Marked in nature with No. 33
- Total length: 53 km
- Detailed description is available here.

Bird watching near Lake Lubāns
- Description of bird watching sites in Lubāns Wetland is available here.
- Binoculars rental and bird lists are available at Lubāns Wetland Information Centre and the Water Tourism Development Centre “Lighthouse”
- Guided tours: LMIC (+371 29234956; www.lubanamitrajs.lv ).

Boating along the Aiviekste River, Lake Lubāns
- One-day, two-day routes
- Boat rental offered by NGO “Aborieši” +371 26649344 (Māris Valainis); LWIC +371 29234956.

Lake Lubāns public swimming site:
(Lat, Lon: 56.799166, 26.931374; LKS: 679002, 298863)
- On the north-eastern shore of the lake
- Suitable for families
- Picnic sites, changing rooms, toilet, parking lot.

Main fishing places around Lake Lubāns
- Lake Lubāns, Zvidze Canal, River Aiviekste, Kalnagals locks, River Rēzekne
- Fishing permit is required for fishing, crayfish and underwater hunting:  www.makskeresanaskarte.lv
- Information on fishing and traffic restrictions can be found here.
- If you have any questions, contact Dainis Tučs, representative of Latgale Regional Administration of the Nature Conservation Agency (tel. +371 26528739)

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