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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Cēsis New Castle – Cēsis Castle Park loop from Gauja

03:17

12.2km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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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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2.77 km

Gauja River Near Cēsis

Highlight • River

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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2.82 km

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 Oxbow;. They are dotted with niches and small caves. This is a very picturesque place, especially when the deciduous trees are bare of leaves.

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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.

This clear spring is a fairly large spring producing 5 to 10 liters per second.

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3.94 km

Cīrulīšu ala

Cave Entrance

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.

The cobblestone bears a mark, noting where Rīga Gate stood during the Middle Ages. The fountain is located in the place where the first well of the city once stood.

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