Location
State: Latvia
Region: Vidzeme
Town: Ape
Other references to the location
The homestead “Zīļi”
Coordinates
lat=57.529419303637, lon=26.709493269248
57° 31′ 45″ N, 26° 42′ 34″ E
Description
No precise data available, but it is considered to be a healing spring (aluksniesiem.lv, 2012b)
Narrative
No recorded folklore materials have been found. The local people cannot tell anything about the site.
Attraction
The site is attractive. Nearby is an overgrown pond. Around an open area. Two springs join together — just like an eye spring.
Availability
The indication signs are precise, all in all 3 — at the Ape road, the Zīļi road and at the spring itself. The parking lot is right next to it. One can even arrive by bus. A good picnic place.
Infrastructure, management, facilities
A table, a bridge, indication signs, a wooden pole with ancient signs, and a wooden WC cot. A bonfire place. A trash bin. It is ideal for drawing water, water is very cold.
Local info
Except for a sign, there is no other information available, but the proprietor is interested to prov
Capacity
41 and more
Publicity
Known
Legal Status
Private
Comments
Further on the spring there is an artificial water collector at the birch-tree with two stones.
