Gaiziņkalns
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| Gaiziņkalns | |
|---|---|
| File:Gaizinkalns.jpg The former tower on the Gaiziņkalns (demolished in 2012) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 312 m (1,024 ft) |
| Isolation | 114.91 km (71.40 mi)  to Suur Munamägi |
| Listing | Country high point |
| Geography | |
  Gaiziņkalns Location of in Latvia | |
| Location | Bērzaune parish, Madona Municipality, Latvia |
The Gaising or Gaiziņkalns, at 312 metres (311,94[1]) above sea level, is the highest point in Latvia. It is situated a short distance to the west of the town of Madona, central Vidzeme.
Although only relatively low, 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 removed. There is a nearby multilingual sign marking the high point, but nothing at the natural summit itself.
See also
References
- ^ Gaiziņkalna augstuma precizēšana Latvijas Ģeotelpiskās informācijas aģentūra
- ^ Madonas novads. "Golgata Recreation Center (Gaiziņkalns)". Retrieved April 12, 2014.
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