Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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After 6.61 km for 1.02 km

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After 7.89 km for 510 m

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Start point

Train Station

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4.14 km

Steps to the Castle Ruins in Gauja National Park

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The stairs were a nice change from the otherwise rather flat path. This is how the cycle gets going for a moment. :-)

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4.72 km

Mazā Ala (Small Cave)

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A taste of the big cave a few meters further.

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4.89 km

Gutman's Cave

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An ancient cave that was a tourist destination as early as the 17th century. At that time, the trend emerged to immortalize oneself in soft sandstone. The cave is decorated …

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7.67 km

Turaida Castle

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A reconstructed castle modeled after the 13th-century original. From the keep you have a great view of the surrounding forests and the Gauja. There is also a small park adjacent to the castle.

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8.70 km

By the Gaujas river

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Accessible by stairs from the castle park, lovely view of the meander of the beautiful Gaujas river

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10.2 km

Riverside Picnic Area on the Gauja

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11.4 km

View of the Gauja Bridge and the Gauja River

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You have a great view of the river, forest and the cable car that hovers directly above you.

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13.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.59 km

4.07 km

2.66 km

698 m

440 m

Surfaces

3.68 km

2.67 km

2.56 km

2.22 km

1.24 km

1.10 km

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Steps to the Castle Ruins in Gauja National Park

Mazā Ala (Small Cave)

Gutman's Cave

Turaida Castle

By the Gaujas river

Riverside Picnic Area on the Gauja

View of the Gauja Bridge and the Gauja River

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