Preiļu parka Dižkoku taka

At the end of 2019, the Big Tree Trail in the largest park in Latvia was opened in the urban environment of Preili Park, which leads along 16 big trees for about 2.5 km.

The big tree trail in the park starts near the ruins of the historic Horse Stable, walking towards the Chapel.

There is an information stand next to each big tree trail with information about the specific big tree and a reference to the QR code, which can be scanned with your android system smart device to open the big tree trail mobile application. When you open it for the first time, you are prompted to install an application on your smart device, where you can select one of the languages ​​offered. As well as the Preiļi big tree trail application, everyone can find it in the Google Play Store environment. Each wooden billboard has the number of the specific tree of the trail.

The information of the big trees mobile application is offered in several languages, thus promoting the opportunities for foreign tourists and park visitors to learn about Preili Park, its nature and history. The information provided can be read in Latvian, Lithuanian, Russian, Polish, English and German. The availability of information on the big tree trail in several languages ​​is also indicated on the information stand of each tree, next to the QR code. In this way, each individual visitor to the park can find out that the information is available in a language that is more convenient for him.

When you open the application, it is linked to Google Maps and everyone has the opportunity to follow the route of the big tree trail on the map, understand which tree you are at the moment and where to go next to find the next of the 16 big trees. Also, when you click on a specific big tree on the map, its image appears to make it easier to see and find the specific tree in nature. After going through the whole big tree trail, it is possible to share your achievements online, it can be done at the last 16th big tree mobile application information.

In the big tree mobile application it is possible to find out information about Preili Park, its historical facts, trees and nature. In addition to each tree, a question is asked, the answer to which can be found at the next big tree, thus testing your knowledge. To make the walk on the big tree trail more attractive, each tree offers a sporty, fun or physical activity that can be done both in a group and individually.