Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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3.15 km

Peter's cave

Cave Entrance

4.43 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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5.60 km

View of Turaida Castle and the Gauja River

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great view over to the castle on the other side of the river

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8.47 km

View of the Gauja Bridge and the Gauja River

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You have a great view of the river, forest and the cable car that hovers directly above you.

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13.8 km

Gutman's Cave

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An ancient cave that was a tourist destination as early as the 17th century. At that time, the trend emerged to immortalize oneself in soft sandstone. The cave is decorated …

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14.5 km

Taurētāju kalns

Viewpoint

15.7 km

Krimulda Manor and Estate

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On the estate the Amtsmannshaus, Kutschenhaus and Schweizerhaus can also be visited inside.

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19.0 km

Bridge over the Gauja River

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Nice bridge with great views.

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19.4 km

View of the sandstone cliffs, Gauja National Park

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At this shallow spot you have a small bathing opportunity as well as a great view of the red sandstone under the green forest. When the water is calm, the landscape is beautifully reflected in it.

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19.6 km

Meadows along the Gauja River

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A beautiful area along the Gauja. We really enjoyed the hike there.

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20.4 km

Ķeizarskats

Viewpoint

24.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

7.54 km

3.98 km

1.12 km

721 m

Surfaces

6.46 km

5.18 km

4.88 km

3.53 km

2.39 km

2.34 km

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