The Gaising or Gaiziņkalns (German: Mesenberg), at 312 m (1,024 feet[1]) above sea level, is the highest point in Latvia.

Although only relatively high, Gaiziņkalns has been developed into a skiing area with three slopes and several guesthouses.

[2] In order to rival Suur Munamägi - the highest point of neighbouring Estonia 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.

There is a nearby multilingual sign marking the high point, but nothing at the natural summit itself.