The nature reserve “Gaujienas priedes” is located in the town of Gaujiena, along the P23 road.

About the nature reserve

• The nature reserve “Gaujienas priedes” was established in 1999, and is included in the NATURA 2000 network of protected areas of the European Union.
• The reserve was created to protect the boreal forest, with its primary value being pine stands aged 150–180 years.
• Within its 51-hectare area, there are more than 50 protected pine trees, five western red cedars, and other notable trees.
• Several protected bird species have been recorded here, including the black woodpecker, grey-headed woodpecker, and woodlark.
• The reserve also contains a national cultural monument – the Lords’ Chapel, as well as a locally significant cultural monument – the gates of the Old Cemetery of Gaujiena (Lords’ Cemetery).
• “Gaujienas priedes” is a popular location among local residents for walking, running, cycling, and skiing, with numerous forest paths and small trails crossing the area.
• A picnic area with a table and benches has been set up near the chapel.