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Gaiziņkalns

Coordinates: 56°52′12.93″N 25°57′33.68″E / 56.8702583°N 25.9593556°E / 56.8702583; 25.9593556
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Gaiziņkalns
A flagpole with a replica of the demolished tower.
Highest point
Elevation312 m (1,024 ft)
Isolation114.91 km (71.40 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
to Suur Munamägi Edit this on Wikidata
ListingCountry high point
Coordinates56°52′12.93″N 25°57′33.68″E / 56.8702583°N 25.9593556°E / 56.8702583; 25.9593556
Geography
Gaiziņkalns is located in Latvia
Gaiziņkalns
Gaiziņkalns
Location of in Latvia
LocationBērzaune parish, Madona Municipality, Latvia

The Gaising or Gaiziņkalns (German: Mesenberg), at 312 m (1,024 feet[1]) above sea level, is the highest point in Latvia. It is situated in the Vidzeme Upland, a short distance to the west of the town of Madona, central Vidzeme.

Although only relatively high, Gaiziņkalns has been developed into a skiing area with three slopes and several guesthouses.[2] In order to rival Suur Munamägi - the highest point of neighbouring Estonia at 318 metres - a tower was built which exceeds the latter in height. Although the construction work was not finished, the tower became a popular tourist attraction, which led to its closure due to the serious risk to safety. The tower was demolished in December 2012, and the rubble was removed. There is a nearby multilingual sign marking the high point, but nothing at the natural summit itself.

View from Gaiziņkalns

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Gaiziņkalna augstuma precizēšana Archived 2016-11-24 at the Wayback Machine Latvijas Ģeotelpiskās informācijas aģentūra
  2. ^ Madonas novads. "Golgata Recreation Center (Gaiziņkalns)". Retrieved April 12, 2014.
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