Jaunanna

Jaunanna is a destination for travelers who want to combine experiences in nature, historical discoveries and active days. The Jaunanna Nature Reserve protects the Pededze River as well as the surrounding forests and meadows. At the same time, a cycling route through the village and opportunities for canoeing offer different travel ideas. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday house in Jaunanna, it is therefore worth first considering whether your trip should be shaped primarily by landscapes, activity, water or culture.

Nature along the Pededze River

The Pededze River has a special significance in the Jaunanna Nature Reserve: it is an important feeding area for several rare bat species. The combination of river, forests and meadows gives the area its distinctive connection with nature, without requiring you to limit yourself to a single landscape experience.

A specific way to get to know this part of Jaunanna is offered by the nature trail “Bebru valstība”. It is 1 km long and includes part of the Jaunanna Nature Reserve. This provides a manageable walking route as a separate activity alongside longer active days. The boundaries of the nature reserve are marked in the terrain with special information boards. These signs also make the protected area visible when orienting yourself on site.

Culture and an Unusual Building History

Jaunanna also has a cultural and historical side. The watermills of the Jaunanna estate were used to process wool and wood. Those interested in the former use of facilities and the craft history of a place will find their own way into the region through this aspect.

Another distinctive landmark is the hunting lodge “Jaunanna Hunting Palace”. It was built after 1904 from roughly hewn fieldstones and can be viewed from the outside. The choice of material gives the building a striking appearance. For your daily itinerary, this means that culture in Jaunanna does not have to consist only of exhibitions; it can also be discovered through architecture and the visible history of a single building.

Planning Cycling and Canoeing

Cycling route No. 168 “Three Annas and Ērmanis” passes through Jaunanna. The route can be started or ended at Umernieki railway station in coordination with the timetable of the Gulbene–Alūksne railway. This offers a practical way to plan a cycling tour not only as an out-and-back route, but also to coordinate the starting or ending point with the train timetable.

The Pededze River also appeals to travelers who want to spend their days on the water. Canoeing on the river is suitable both for beginners and for experienced active-tourism enthusiasts. At the weir in Jaunanna, boats must be carried to Zaķu Island before they can be put back into the river. This spot must therefore be included in the practical planning of a canoe trip. You should take into account in advance that this section of the river involves carrying the boats.

Local Character and Choosing Your Accommodation

At a community festival in Jaunanna, products from local entrepreneurs, craftspeople, farmers, artisans and cake bakers were presented, sampled and offered for sale. This insight complements the nature and active-tourism opportunities with a local, community-oriented dimension. It shows that Jaunanna can be experienced not only through its landscapes and routes, but also through regional products and craft traditions.

Accommodation in Jaunanna can be sensibly chosen according to your preferred travel rhythm. If you place the nature trail and nature reserve at the center of your trip, landscapes and observation will take priority. On a cycling or canoeing trip, however, coordinating your daily plans with the route, train timetable and the special spot at the weir becomes more important. Those who prefer culture can choose the hunting lodge and the history of the watermills as their guiding theme. In this way, choosing a holiday apartment in Jaunanna helps you tailor your trip to your personal interests without reducing the destination to just one type of holiday.

Discover More Destinations

For additional location ideas in this section of the site, you can also view Alūksne, Visikums, Jaunlaicene, Korneti and Kolberģis.

For the higher-level travel overview: Alūksnes Municipality.