Irbe, with its sandy and steep shores, is beautiful beyond measure. Starting to boat Irbe from the village of Rinda, the first few kilometres along Rinda, at a higher water level, are completely enjoyable, and like the sunset in the mouth of the Irbe, highly recommended.
In recent years, the main problem in the Irbe River is the number of boaters on holidays, if possible start boating already on Friday, or even earlier, to avoid the abundance of nature lovers.
Along the entire length of the river, the current is calm, the last six kilometres of the river beyond the bridge over the Ventspils - Kolka highway is almost without current but the inlet to the sea is worth these kilometres. At the inlet itself, there is also a spacious Latvian State Forest campsite with excellent sunsets.
Throughout its length, the river flows through the Ances marshes and forests and the Oviši nature reserves - please be as careful as possible and follow the rules of the nature reserves.
You can start the trip in the village of Rinda, where you will have to boat through Rinda at the beginning, but you can also shorten the Irbe route a little by launching the boat already in Irbe at the Irbene radio telescope.
Šeit mūsu interaktīvā karte ar katra punkta koordinātēm, lejupielādējama karte telefoniem no RouteYou, un info from Upesoga.
Usually, we start at the bridge over Rinda - 57.516681, 21.885442, leave the car in Rinda campsite parking and canoe for two days till the Baltic sea.
Places, where it is possible to start an adventure and launch boats, are marked with yellow dots on the map.
2 days, ~ 38km
Rinda - Baltic sea
The lower reaches of the Rinda River are interesting enough not to be missed, with a good current, black alder alleys and curvy enough to warm up the paddlers. Also you will not miss the very beginning of the Irbe River - the confluence of Rinda and Stende.P.S. The route can be shortened by getting off at the Lielirbe bridge. ~ 33 km
2 days, ~ 31km
Irbene - Baltic sea
A slightly shorter route, skipping the section of the Rinda River and the upper reaches of the Irbe, but you will definitely not miss the unique steep sandy shores of the Irbe, and the calm flow between the islets!
P.S. The route can be shortened by getting off at the Lielirbe bridge. ~ 26 km
- Uz Irbi piegādājam, sākot no sešam laivām.
- Of course, it is worth going to the sea, but if you finish on Sunday evening, then due to the narrow road, you have to expect a long time to get the drivers and boats from the Irbe inlet to the cars.
- Additional expenses: Parking at the Rinda school parking.
- Boat transportation costs on Irbe route €110.
- Waterproof PVC bags available - € 2,- 1 pc.
