Skulte, Mārupes novads
7 km
2h
Easy
Latvian
# Abandoned sites and military heritage

Torchlight trip Secrets of Airport Riga and Skulte

Various stories have been heard that planes went on distant secret missions from Skulte, spies were operating in the vicinity of the Airport Riga. Let’s follow in their footsteps.

We will see old military, non-military and other sites in Skulte.

Let’s meet at the bus 43 stop “Skulte Stadium” (next to Skulte plane), where we will also finish. It is convenient to park your car in the vicinity.

The educational trip takes place in Green Mode, produce your certificates!

During the trip we can provide filled torches. Price of one torch is EUR 2.

Participation fee is EUR 10. The second person can go free of charge.

There are no specific requirements to clothing. An umbrella or a raincoat, spare shoes or socks may come in handy – there will be various coverings.

Take snacks and drinks with you.

Few amenities are available.

Flashlights for dark premises can come in handy, binoculars – to try to look into the cockpit of the aircraft.

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I specialize in individual hike organisation. Do remember that hiking is a great opportunity to get active, to experience the magic of nature and new adventures, as well as to expand your knowledge of geography, geology, history and biology.