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Borderland Lunch and Riverside Walk

Start your afternoon with a quick bite at the border, then stroll along the Pedele river as the light softens.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:00

    Riia kohvik

    Grab a slice of pizza or a pancake at Riia kohvik. It is a simple cafeteria on the Latvian border, open until 18:00 on weekdays. The prices are low and the selection is wide.

  2. 14:25

    Pedele river recreation zone

    Walk to the Pedele river recreation zone. The river flows through the area and offers a nice spot for a swim in summer or just a quiet walk along the bank in the afternoon.

  3. 14:55

    Putraskalna skatu platforma

    Head to the Putraskalna skatu platforma viewpoint. It is a short walk west from the river zone, offering a higher perspective over the area.

Local tip

Riia kohvik closes at 18:00 on weekdays, so arrive before then if you want food. The walk between the border area and the river is short and flat.

Check before you go

  • Riia kohvik is open Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00.
  • Restoran Lilli is open Mo-Th, Su 12:00-19:00 and Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00.

Worth knowing

  • Riia kohvik is open at 14:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Valga (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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