Competition area (~250 km²) is located in the central and south part of R?zna National Park, Latgale upland in Latvia. The 15th WRC2017 event location is situated ~ 275 km to E from capital Riga, ~40 km SE of R?zekne, ~ 100 km NE of the second largest city of Latvia – Daugavpils.
Selected competition area provides interesting, challenging and enjoyable countryside and terrain for competition. There are no big mountains in the area, but a lot of small and medium sized hills with climbs up to 60 m. There are no big swamps and rivers, but a lot of small streams.