Milzkalns ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Milzkalns is a ski area in Engures, Latvia. Its 12 mapped downhill runs add up to 2.2 km, which ranks it #3 of 10 ski areas in Latvia and gives it 24.3% of all the country's slopes. The average run is about 187 m long.

Slopes at Milzkalns

About 68% of the slopes are beginner or easy runs, 22% intermediate and 10% advanced or expert, which makes Milzkalns a good choice for beginners and families.

Lifts and elevation

The resort has 10 lifts: 4 j-bars, 3 t-bars, 2 rope tows, 1 drag lift. Most uphill transport is by surface lifts (T-bars, button lifts and tows). Skiing runs from 70 m up to 110 m, a vertical drop of 40 m — typical of a local ski hill. Cross-country skiers get 0.5 km of nordic trails.

Getting to Milzkalns

The nearest airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), about 47 km away in a straight line — roughly 1 h 1 min by car; Kuressaare Airport (URE) is 143 km away. Nearby ski areas include Kamparkalns and Riekstukalns (4.2 km), which together add 4 km of slopes for a multi-resort trip.