Two hiking routes have been created in Drusti Parish: one is suitable for families with children and those who enjoy short walks, while the other will appeal to lovers of longer hikes. Both routes are circular and start and finish at Drusti Community Centre. From 21 June 2026, the routes will be marked in nature with a red arrow on a white background.

SMALL LOOP

The Small Loop follows the streets of Drusti centre, the park, and leads just slightly beyond the populated area.

Length: 4 kilometres
Surface: asphalt and unpaved roads.
Terrain: slight
The route can be completed with strollers and bicycles.

The route includes the following stops: Drusti Church; Lake Krogus; Drusti Manor Complex; Drusti Museum; the park, open-air stage and playground.

Route navigation files: GPX and map

An interactive version of the Small Loop is available in the Actionbound app, combining the walk with an educational game. The game introduces walkers to facts about Drusti Parish, invites them to find specific places, and gives them a task to complete at each stop.

To open the interactive route:
Download the “Actionbound” app.
Open it and search for “Drustu mazais aplis”.
Register the players.
Follow the instructions and set off!

BIG LOOP

The Drusti Big Loop leads past three manors — Gatarta, Briņģi and Drusti — as well as Drusti Church, the open-air stage, the park and other scenic places.

Length: 16 kilometres.
Surface: asphalt and gravel roads, with a short section of trail.
Terrain: slight
The route can be completed by bicycle.

The route includes the following stops: Drusti Church; Drusti Museum; Lake Krogus; Briņģi Manor; Gatarta Manor; Drusti open-air stage, park and playground.

Route navigation files: GPX and map

More information about Drusti Parish is available on the Smiltene Municipality website: smiltenesnovads.lv