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Sigulda New Castle

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Sigulda New Castle

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Sigulda New Castle

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Location: Vidzeme, Latvia

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Best Hikes to Sigulda New Castle

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1. Bridge over the Gauja River – Meadows along the Gauja River loop from Sigulda

24.9km

07:06

530m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Sigulda New Castle – Peter's Cave loop from Sigulda

8.42km

02:22

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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3. Sigulda Castle Gate – Sigulda New Castle loop from Turaida

6.33km

01:46

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Juliane

June 2, 2022

Beautifully designed castle with pretty grounds. Here sits the municipal administration of Sigulda.

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Cornelia Fuchs

July 27, 2024

Sigulda New Castle was built in 1878 in the Neo-Gothic style as residence for the Ducal Kropotkin family who are descended from the Grand princes of Smolenks.

The manor center began to develop in the 17th century. None of those buildings survived, but there are a few remaining 18th and 19th century buildings built during the ownership of the Von Borghs and Kropotkins.

During WWII, the New Castle was used as a headquarters for the Nord division of the German army. Just outside the castle is a bunker facility, btw. After the war, the USSR Council of Ministers turned it into a recreation house for high state officials.

Since 2003 it now holds the Sigulda District Council.

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Vidzeme, Latvia

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Sigulda New Castle

1. Bridge over the Gauja River – Meadows along the Gauja River loop from Sigulda

2. Sigulda New Castle – Peter's Cave loop from Sigulda

3. Sigulda Castle Gate – Sigulda New Castle loop from Turaida

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