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Mushrooms of Gauja National park

There are more than 4000 various mushroom species in Latvia. Mushrooms are extraordinary organisms combining the features of plants and animals. Not for nothing they have their own fungi kingdom. Mushrooms vary very much in terms of colours and shapes, and therefore are interesting to watch. There is a huge biodiversity in Gauja National Park — dry and wet forests, forests of slopes, secular trees, old and decayed trees, deadwood, former manor parks, etc., which create a rich variety of mushroom habitats. During the respective time, the number of spotted species and shapes will be impressive! A well-prepared guide is needed to complete this “mission” with success.

The routes are mainly short — within a range of few kilometres from the car parking lot or bus station / railway station.

Duration depends on the interests of participants, presence of mushrooms, presence of a guide (or without a guide), time spent in one place. Usually one up to several hours.

Map of the route is available HERE.