Northern Fortress of Karosta – Redan Fortress loop from Ziemeļu forti

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Northern Fortress of Karosta – Redan Fortress loop from Ziemeļu forti

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Northern Fortress of Karosta – Redan Fortress loop from Ziemeļu forti

02:12

8.70km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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176 m

Northern Fortress of Karosta

Highlight • Historical Site

The most impressive fortifications can be found here in the north of the war port Karosta in Latvia. The ruins of bunkers and artillery positions are located directly on the beach and can be visited on the Freedom Trail.

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436 m

Karosta Coastal Defense Bunkers

Highlight • Monument

karostascietums.lv/brivibas-taka

All kinds of coastal protection structures can be found along the hiking trail.

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1.10 km

Rangefinder Towers of Karosta

Highlight • Monument

karostascietums.lv/brivibas-taka

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1.82 km

Ruins

5.92 km

Redan Fortress

Highlight • Historical Site

The Redan is a fortress from the end of the 19th century. Today a museum that can be visited in summer. There are many barbecue areas and benches for the hike on the Freedom Trail. The museum's website: karostascietums.lv/de/redans

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8.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.35 km

2.47 km

869 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

2.25 km

2.17 km

227 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 24 October

13°C

6°C

62 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 10, 2023,Wanderung - Freedom Trail (official)

Total distance approx. 10 km (was not fully tracked).
Partly through quite high grass and nettle past (the part could be avoided on paved roads), partly sand paths

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