The Skrunda hillfort is on the bank of the Venta River, and it is a popular destination among local residents and tourists. There is a stage on the hillfort, and stretching around it is a park with stylised wooden chairs made by sculptor Ģirts Burvis of Curonian men (“ķoniņi”) who once independently governed in their villages. There are lots of legends about the hillfort, including one about secret underground passageways and one about a ghostly woman known as “Vārava of the Venta,” who supposedly turns up only once per century. The trail along the hillfort allows hikers to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature, including birds and the gentle flow of the Venta. There are benches, places for leisure and campfires, and several stopping points which offer a lovely view of the Kurzeme landscape. There is also a barefoot path along.
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