Exciting Cycling Net in the Baltic Country of Lakes

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As the territory of euroregion “Country of Lakes”, covering border areas of Latvia, Lithuania and Belarus, is rich in nature parks, protected nature areas, landscapes and water resources, the rural and active tourism is considered to be one of the priority directions for cross-border cooperation. The project objective is to contribute to the development of active tourism and healthy lifestyle of Latvian, Lithuanian and Belarusian population and attract more tourists to the region by improving cycling infrastructure and marketing the tourism possibilities in the Baltic Country of Lakes. The main project activities are implemented to strengthen and market the cycling net of the Baltic Country of Lakes consisting of 45 picturesque cycling routes that are developed by setting up the small-scale infrastructure like common design signs, wooden rest and environmental protection places, 13 watch towers offering a fantastic view on the landscape. In order to promote the cycling network and healthy lifestyle for the development of an active tourism in the region 3 international cycling marathons are also carried out together with a wide promotional campaign.

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