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| Gaiziņkalns | |
|---|---|
 A flagpole with a replica of the demolished tower. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 312 m (1,024 ft) |
| Isolation | 114.91 km (71.40 mi) to Suur Munamägi |
| Listing | Country high point |
| Coordinates | 56°52′12.93″N25°57′33.68″E / 56.8702583°N 25.9593556°E /56.8702583; 25.9593556 |
| Geography | |
  Gaiziņkalns Location of in Latvia | |
| Location | Bērzaune parish,Madona Municipality,Latvia |
TheGaising orGaiziņkalns (German: Mesenberg), at 312 m (1,024 feet[1]) above sea level, is the highest point inLatvia. It is situated in theVidzeme Upland, a short distance to the west of the town ofMadona, centralVidzeme.
Although only relatively high, Gaiziņkalns has been developed into a skiing area with three slopes and several guesthouses.[2] In order to rivalSuur Munamägi - the highest point of neighbouringEstonia at 318 metres - a tower was built which exceeds the latter in height. Although the construction work was not finished, the tower became a popular tourist attraction, which led to its closure due to the serious risk to safety. The tower was demolished in December 2012, and the rubble was removed. There is a nearby multilingual sign marking the high point, but nothing at the natural summit itself.
