Discover Pastari: Culture, Nature Trail and Cycling Route

Pastari is a starting point for travelers who want to combine cultural history with experiences in the landscape. The village is home to the Pastaru senkapi archaeological burial site, also known as Franču kapi. It is an archaeological monument of regional importance and has been included in the state list of protected cultural monuments. This gives a stay in Pastari a specific cultural connection that can easily be combined with excursions in the surrounding area.

Cultural History in Pastari and Krāslava

Another cultural stop in the area is the Krāslavas novada muzejs. At the beginning of 2026, its exhibition offering was expanded with the multimedia exhibition “Koka kods. Krāslavas koka arhitektūras vērtības”. It presents the architectural heritage of wood, craft traditions and the skills of the masters in Krāslava. In addition, the museum preserves a collection of 27,000 objects illustrating the distinct character and uniqueness of the Krāslava region from the earliest times to the present day. The museum is housed in the former manor house of the castle complex.

Nature Experiences Around Pastari

For a change from culture to activity, the nearby Adamova Nature Trail is a good choice. It runs through the “Augšdaugava” protected landscape area and the “Daugavas loki” nature park. The nature trail is 1.7 km long. Compared with the 128 km-long Cycling Route No. 35, this route is considerably shorter. The route can be given a different role in your plans than an extended cycling tour: here, the focus is on exploring the natural environment along a short trail.

The “Daugavas loki” nature park lies in the Daugava valley and features eight large river bends. This landscape feature gives the surroundings a distinctive geographical character. Those who prefer to explore the region by bicycle will find Cycling Route No. 35 there. The circular route is 128 km long and starts and ends in Krāslava. Plan this route as a larger undertaking and the Adamova Nature Trail as a more compact nature experience.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Travel Plans?

A holiday apartment or holiday house in Pastari may be an interesting base for a stay if you want to combine cultural discoveries with excursions in the region. When choosing your accommodation, the main consideration is whether you want to focus on the historical atmosphere of Pastari, nature experiences in the “Augšdaugava” and “Daugavas loki” areas, or longer outings starting from Krāslava. This allows you to plan your days according to your interests and available time without combining all the destinations into a single route.

The associated municipality is also home to the “Ezerkalns” guesthouse in Ezerkalns, Krāslavas pagasts. Overnight stays with breakfast are offered there for 19 people. This specific accommodation information adds to the regional overview but does not replace an individual search for a suitable holiday apartment in Pastari.

More Destinations for Regional Orientation

If you would like to compare Pastari with other places in the same region, you can also explore Krāslava, Kombuļi, Rimšāni, Kaplava, Miglāni, Piedruja and Robežnieki. Pastari is particularly suited to travelers who want to combine a manageable cultural discovery with nature trails, scenic landscapes and a longer cycling loop in the surrounding area.

For the broader travel overview: Krāslavas Novads.