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Cēsis New Castle – Cēsis Castle Park loop from Gauja

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Cēsis New Castle – Cēsis Castle Park loop from Gauja

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(9)

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Cēsis New Castle – Cēsis Castle Park loop from Gauja

03:17

12.2km

160m

Hiking

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: July 16, 2026

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Gaujas nacionālais parks

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.52 km

View of the Gauja River

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Gauja is a poem 😍 From here you have a really good view of this beautiful river!

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2

2.77 km

Gauja River Near Cēsis

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There are swimming spots on the river every now and then. Just jump in, the water looks clean and is very refreshing!

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3

2.82 km

Mirror Cliffs

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This is a 140 m long and up to 10 m high promontory of the Gauja rock on the slope of the main left bank of the river, above Lake …

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4

2.94 km

Dzirdavots Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

This spring originated about 8,000 to 5,000 years ago.

Springs arise on steep slopes where underground water seeps from permeable strata such as Devonian sandstones. It is formed because a layer of clay prevents the water from penetrating deeper.

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3.94 km

Cīrulīšu ala

Cave Entrance

6

6.70 km

Līvu Square and Fountain

Highlight • Historical Site

In the beginning of the 13th century, Līvu Square was the first marketplace in Cēsis. There was a church, cementery and Rīga Gate in the stone wall of the city. …

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7

6.93 km

Rose Square (Rožu Laukums)

Highlight • Settlement

Castle ruins and estate can be visited

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8

7.19 km

Cēsis New Castle

Highlight • Castle

Nice building right next to the entrance to the old castle.

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9

7.63 km

Cēsis Castle Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stunning park with a bit of everything, a lake, some bridges, bandstands and a great view of Cesis Castle.

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

2.23 km

1.47 km

1.35 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.64 km

2.47 km

2.17 km

1.65 km

1.64 km

637 m

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