Previously, one of the many bends of the River Gauja passed directly along the Spoguļu Cliffs, leaving visible traces in the rock face. Over the course of time, as the Gauja carved its way deeper into the valley, the waters of the river, seeking a more direct route to the sea, cut through the bend in the river at the narrowest point and continued flowing along the new bed. Both ends of the loop gradually silted up, forming a closed water-body. This is how all the oxbow lakes along the bank of Gauja were formed.

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1. View of the Gauja River – Mirror Cliffs loop from Meijermuiža

5.17km

01:25

90m

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

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2. Mirror Cliffs – View of the Gauja River loop from Meijermuiža

8.15km

02:16

150m

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

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3. Mirror Cliffs – Cesis Castle loop from Cēsis

13.8km

03:42

170m

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

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Elevation 40 m

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Saturday 7 March

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Cīrulīši Oxbow Lake and Mirror Cliffs

1. View of the Gauja River – Mirror Cliffs loop from Meijermuiža

2. Mirror Cliffs – View of the Gauja River loop from Meijermuiža

3. Mirror Cliffs – Cesis Castle loop from Cēsis

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