View of the Gauja River – Ērgļi Cliffs loop from Kalna Benči

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View of the Gauja River – Ērgļi Cliffs loop from Kalna Benči

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View of the Gauja River – Ērgļi Cliffs loop from Kalna Benči

01:47

6.68km

80m

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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1.73 km

View of the Gauja River

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A beautiful river 🤩 that has not even been influenced by humans...let nature be nature 💪🏻

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2.13 km

Riverside Campsite with Shelter – Gauja National Park

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Take car with you. The route is partially overgrown, just follow the white yellow white markings

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3.28 km

Cliffside Rock Carvings

Highlight • Natural Monument

Have to step off the main path, you'll see a path leading to this place

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3.45 km

View of the River

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take a short break there ... beautiful view 🤩 by the way the way there is a dream

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3.47 km

Stairs to Eagle Rock Viewpoint

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3.56 km

Adlerfelsen: Sandstone Cliffs and View of the Gauja River

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From here, you have a beautiful view of the Gauja River's meander. Stairs lead down to the river to a swimming spot, from which the red sandstone cliffs are clearly visible.

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3.58 km

Ērgļi Cliffs

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Approximately 7 km from Cēsis, best reached by bike. From the signpost "Ērgeļu klintis" it is best to continue on foot to the shore. Here, the Gauja again makes a …

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