Section 5. Ziemupe - Pāvilosta.
Practical information
Length: 21 km
Duration: 7 – 9 h
Start: Ziemupe beach, opposite
Finish: Pāvilosta TIC,
Itinerary: Ziemupe – Akmensrags – Pāvilosta
Road surface: Sandy, pebbly (with little pebbles), occasionally wide (near Akmensrags), occasionally narrower sandy beaches. In Pāvilosta, asphalt.
Difficulty level:
Obstacles: The Saka River can be crossed either via bridge (Meža iela) or at the port of Pāvilosta, it is possible to cross the river in a ferry boat. The boat must be pre-booked by calling +371 29409848, 29125521. You can wade across the small streams and brooks during low water.
Dangerous places: There is no pedestrian sidewalk on Ostmalas iela.
Good to know! Tents can be set up and campfires can be lit only in public rest areas designed for this purpose.
No shops or catering is available between Ziemupe and Pāvilosta.
Alternatives: In case of bad weather, you can go from Ziemupe to Akmensrags and further on to Pāvilosta by using forest roads and trails.