Trizelnieki – Nature observations in the surrounding area

The observation tower is located near Trizelnieki; the “Around Lake Lubāns” route runs around the lake. This means local observations and the regional route can be considered as different travel interests.

Views of the raised bog and lake

The Siksala observation tower is located near Trizelnieki. It is 28 metres high and offers views of the raised-bog landscape, Lake Siksala and other mineral-soil islands. Teiču Raised Bog is one of the largest undisturbed raised bogs in the Baltics. Observation towers and boardwalks are part of the nature tourism infrastructure of Teiču Nature Reserve, including at Siksala.

Visitor information states that access to Siksala is available from 1 June to 31 October, exclusively when accompanied by an employee of the Nature Conservation Agency. Check this rule before your trip.

Cycling route in the wider region

In the wider region around Lake Lubāns, the cycling route “Around Lake Lubāns,” marked as number 33, runs for 53 kilometres. Eight kilometres are paved; the remaining section follows gravel roads. The route length and mix of surfaces offer different points of reference: the length indicates the scale of the route, while the surface information describes its course. The route is therefore a regional cycling attraction, while the Siksala observation tower is a single place near Trizelnieki. The paved section accounts for around 15 percent of the route.

Trizelnieku Ignatiņi and its history

A 2022 tourist map lists Trizelnieku Ignatiņi as accommodation with nine beds in Murmastienes pagasts, Varakļānu novads. If you include this accommodation in your plans, check current availability. A 2013 report records that the Murmastiene hunting club built the house on the site of an old homestead and that the place retained its former name.

Birds and wildlife

A 2013 report describes fields near Trizelnieku Ignatiņi as a place where cranes and geese gather in spring and autumn; it gives an estimate of up to around 5,000 cranes resting there in autumn. For trip planning, there is a distinction: cranes and geese are mentioned for spring and autumn, while the approximate maximum of 5,000 cranes applies to autumn alone.

A 2013 report lists sightings of moose, red deer, roe deer, wild boar, wolves and lynxes. A bear is also said to appear occasionally. Another historical observation concerns a lesser spotted eagle: it is said to nest near the observation site and to be visible from the porch of the house.

A historical report also explicitly distinguishes animal-watching towers in Trizelnieki from hunting towers. Together with the seasonal bird observations, these reports offer nature lovers various topics to consider when planning their trip.

For the broader travel overview: Murmastienes pagasts.