Smiltenes novads district, Latvia

Places to visit near Ape

Ape is a town in Smiltenes novads district, Latvia, home to about 1,521 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 127 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches, 14 forts & heritage and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Väike Mudajärv / Peļļu ezers (12 km), Liivajärv / Smilšajs (13 km) and Kikkajärv / Ilgājs (14 km).

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Ape, Latvia
Ape, Smiltenes novads district, Latvia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ape at a glance

Location
Smiltenes novads district, Latvia
Population
about 1,521
Coordinates
57.5393° N, 26.6929° E
Places within 50 km
186 (29 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ape

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ape: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ape

162 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ape. The closest is Mõniste järv (12 km); the best-known is Väike Mudajärv / Peļļu ezers (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Ape

25 churches within 100 km of Ape. The closest is Mõniste-Ritsiku Ristija Johannese kirik (14 km); the best-known is Alūksnes Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ape

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ape. The closest is Valga - Koikküla - Ape (15 km); the best-known is Gaujienas muiža (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ape

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ape. The closest is dabas liegums „Ašu purvs” (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ape

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ape. The closest is Randatu Klintis (29 km); the best-known is Ööbikuorg (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Ape

3 caves within 100 km of Ape. The closest is Pujina Mezs (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ape

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ape
  2. 12 km Väike Mudajärv / Peļļu ezers · lake, Smiltenes novads
  3. 1 km Liivajärv / Smilšajs · lake, Alūksnes novads
  4. 1 km Kikkajärv / Ilgājs · lake, Alūksnes novads
  5. 8 km Trumulītis · lake, Alūksnes novads
  6. 30 km Ubajärv · lake, Võru County
  7. 20 km Back to Ape

Plan a longer trip from Ape — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

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    Within 15 km of Ape

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Ape by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs162Mõniste järv (12 km)
    Churches25Mõniste-Ritsiku Ristija Johannese kirik (14 km)
    Forts & heritage23Valga - Koikküla - Ape (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15dabas liegums „Ašu purvs” (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Randatu Klintis (29 km)
    Caves3Pujina Mezs (21 km)
    Other attractions3Silmäviiläte (21 km)
    Museums2Ööbikuoru hüdrotöökoda-muuseum (32 km)
    Parks1Mõniste park (12 km)
    Waterfalls1Kalamedzu ūdenskritums (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1Kolpina Island (99 km)

    Ape: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ape?

    Väike Mudajärv / Peļļu ezers (lake, about 12 km), Liivajärv / Smilšajs (lake, about 13 km), Kikkajärv / Ilgājs (lake, about 14 km), Ubajärv (lake, about 20 km), Trumulītis (lake, about 21 km), Gaujienas muiža (heritage site, about 22 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ape?

    186 places on Spotwander: 127 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ape?

    Mõniste järv, about 12 km by road; Väike Mudajärv / Peļļu ezers (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ape?

    Mõniste-Ritsiku Ristija Johannese kirik, about 14 km by road; Roosa kirik (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ape?

    Valga - Koikküla - Ape, about 15 km by road; Gaujienas muiža (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ape?

    Start in Ape, visit Väike Mudajärv / Peļļu ezers, then Liivajärv / Smilšajs, then Kikkajärv / Ilgājs, then Trumulītis, then Ubajärv, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ape?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ape

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ape’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ape on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.