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Gaiziņkalns

Gaiziņkalns
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The former tower on the Gaiziņkalns (demolished in 2012)
Highest point
Elevation 312 m (1,024 ft)
Listing Country high point
Coordinates 56°52′12.93″N 25°57′33.68″E / 56.8702583°N 25.9593556°E / 56.8702583; 25.9593556Coordinates: 56°52′12.93″N 25°57′33.68″E / 56.8702583°N 25.9593556°E / 56.8702583; 25.9593556
Geography
Gaiziņkalns is located in Latvia
Gaiziņkalns
Gaiziņkalns
Location of in Latvia
Location Bērzaune parish, Madona Municipality, Latvia

The Gaising or Gaiziņkalns, at 312 metres (311,94) above sea level, is the highest point in Latvia. It is situated a short distance to the west of the town of Madona, central Vidzeme.

Although only relatively low, Gaiziņkalns has been developed into a skiing area with three slopes and several guesthouses. In order to rival Suur Munamägi - the highest point of neighbouring Estonia at 318 metres - a tower was built which exceeds the latter in height. Although the construction work was not finished, the tower became a popular tourist attraction, which led to its closure due to the serious risk to safety. The tower was demolished in December 2012, and the rubble removed. There is a nearby multilingual sign marking the high point, but nothing at the natural summit itself.



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