Bridge over the Gauja River and the Trenches of the War of Independence on the Gauja Nature Trail
Fortification

Located near the bridge over the Gauja River, on one of the sections of the Gauja Nature Trail.

The bridge over the Gauja River is notable for two reasons. The first is that it is the second oldest reinforced concrete bridge in Latvia. The second reason is that it seems to be the only bridge in Latvia covered by three types of pavement. The length of the bridge is less than 100 meters.
The Strenči Bridge suffered its first major damage during the War of Independence, when the middle section of the bridge was blown up. The second time was during the great floods of the Gauja River in 1929, when the current washed away the embankment and structures on the right bank of the bridge.
During the repair, one section of the bridge was built using wood. As a result, the bridge's pavement is made of three types of materials - wood, asphalt, and cobblestone.

Near the bridge over the Gauja River, in part of the Gauja Nature Trail area, are the trenches of the 1919 War of Independence battles, when Estonian troops helped liberate Strenči from the Red Army during the fighting.
A trench is a fortification structure dug into the ground, which soldiers used to set up firing and observation positions and protect their men.
Individual trenches are connected by trenches. The trenches may contain covered gaps, niches for storing ammunition or food, or shields.

The nature trail has several resting areas with benches and tables, as well as campfire sites, so be sure to plan a picnic!

The nature trail can be started at various points and followed a shortened route.

Information about the nature trail and map