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Notable lake · Valmieras novads, Latvia

Rāķis

Rāķis is a lake in Valmieras novads, Latvia.

Rāķis: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Rāķis

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Rāķis — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 57.60123, 24.92386. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Rāķis

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    Frequently asked

    Is Rāķis full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Rāķis yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Rāķis?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Rāķis?

    Nearby: Limbažu muzejs (museum, 20 km), North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve (sanctuary, 26 km), Dziļezers (lake, 29 km), Burtnieki Castle (fort, 30 km), Lādes ezers (lake, 30 km), Auziņu ezers (lake, 30 km).

    Is Rāķis worth visiting?

    Rāķis is listed as a notable lake in Latvia on Spotwander.