Sigulda New Castle – Gauja Bridge loop from Sigulda

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Sigulda New Castle – Gauja Bridge loop from Sigulda

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Sigulda New Castle – Gauja Bridge loop from Sigulda

02:35

9.31km

110m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.35 km for 474 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.09 km

View of Turaida Castle from Paradise Hill

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Paradise Hill is also called Painter's Hill because the view over the Gauja Valley and the towers of Turaida castle with the Gauja River 80m below has been painted by …

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5.31 km

Sigulda New Castle

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Beautifully designed castle with pretty grounds. Here sits the municipal administration of Sigulda.

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5.35 km

View of Krimulda Manor

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From this terrace you can view the Krimulda Manor on the opposite side of the Gauja River.

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5.88 km

Krusta kalna pilskalns

Archaeological Site

6.94 km

View of the Gauja River and the bridge from the cable car

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The views over the river from the cable car are stunning, worth a visit.

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7.01 km

Gauja Bridge

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7.27 km

Bridge Over the Gauja River Near Sigulda

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This is what national pride looks like, the spotted bridge is an eye-catcher.

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7.91 km

View of the Gauja Valley from the Sigulda Ferris Wheel

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It's best to start the tour from point B.
This saves the trip to and from the train station.

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9.25 km

Sigulda Railway Station

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9.31 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

1.92 km

1.43 km

1.11 km

585 m

474 m

126 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

2.49 km

1.84 km

1.11 km

721 m

299 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

12°C

8°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Sigulda New Castle – Gauja Bridge loop from Sigulda

View of Turaida Castle from Paradise Hill

Sigulda New Castle

View of Krimulda Manor

View of the Gauja River and the bridge from the cable car

Gauja Bridge

Bridge Over the Gauja River Near Sigulda

View of the Gauja Valley from the Sigulda Ferris Wheel

Sigulda Railway Station

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