The region around Embūte has lots of hills and landscapes. It used to be the site of one of the mightiest Curonian hillforts, which was part of the Bandava land. The ancient river valley covers some 4 km, and a nice nature trail weaves through it. This is seen as an old sacred area with lots of legends and stories. The entrance is symbolised by a stylised gate involving two Curonian swords. According to legend, Curonian leader Indulis and his friend Pūdiķis left a sword and a shield on either side of the road to protect it because it led to the ancient Embūte valley and the Jods ditch. The swords create a mystical mood and continue to point to the presence of noble Curonians in the ancient valley. The legend says that Jods (Devil) himself helped to protect the hillfort by dropping a protective barrier in front of it. It is known as the Dam of Jods today. The nature trail will offer you a look at former manors and the ruins of a German crusader castle as well. You will see the ruins of a church, the Curonian swords, wooden sculptures of Indulis and Ārija, a viewing tower, the aforementioned Dam of Jods, the valley, a stone which supposedly has a footprint of the Devil, the stream of the hillfort, the Curonian or Indulis hillfort, as well as the watermill on the local pond.
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