Mustkalni: Zaķu Stone and Meke Tavern

Mustkalni is in Liepupe Parish, along the E67/A1 road corridor; the road section runs through Mustkalni. The settlement also appears among the places shown on the Limbaži regional travel map. These details give you two concrete reference points for locating the place. Other topics that add to the picture of the surrounding travel area range from a natural monument to an old log barn and the coast near Tūja.

Zaķu Stone in the former gravel pit

Zaķu Stone, also known as Zaķupes Stone, is a geological and geomorphological natural monument in Liepupe Parish. It is in the former Zaķu gravel pit, east of the village of Tūja and 150 metres north of Zaķupe. These named reference points distinguish the stone from a destination identified only by a settlement and pinpoint its location more precisely.

The two technical terms offer different perspectives: geology deals with rocks and the history of the Earth, while geomorphology deals with the forms of the Earth's surface. Together, they describe the classification of Zaķu Stone as a natural monument. When searching for it, you will encounter both names—Zaķu Stone and Zaķupes Stone—for the same natural monument.

Meke Tavern: Barn and food

Meke Tavern is housed in a log barn more than 100 years old. Its setting is therefore associated with a specific type of construction: a log barn is made of wooden logs stacked on top of one another, and its construction differs from that of a brick building. Meke serves bukstiņputra, grey peas and bread soup. These three named dishes add a specific culinary touch alongside the natural and cultural features of the surrounding travel area.

This gives you different interests to consider when choosing between destinations: the stone is a geological and geomorphological natural monument, while Meke brings together an old barn and named dishes.

Coast and directions near Tūja

Tūja is a coastal village in Liepupe Parish on the Gulf of Riga. Tūja Beach is sandy and offers opportunities for walks along the coast.

Tūja is accessible by car and public transport. If you plan to use public transport to get to Tūja, check the timetable for your travel day before setting out.

Culture in the surrounding area

Liepupes Church is in Jelgavkrasti and was built between 1777 and 1783. The date of construction establishes a clear historical context. Another cultural reference is the folklore group “Metsepoles muzikanti,” which belongs to Liepupes tautas nams. The church and the folklore group represent different aspects of the cultural setting: the history of a building and a group’s affiliation with a cultural centre.

Mustkalni offers several distinct reference points to help you plan your trip: its location along the E67/A1 corridor, the natural monument with its precise location, and the tavern in the old log barn. The nearby coast at Tūja and cultural attractions add to the surrounding travel area.

Discover more destinations: Bīriņi, Vārzas, Lādezers, Ķirbiži, Limbaži, Nabe, Lāde, Kaijciems.

For the broader travel overview: Limbaži Municipality.