Riga Old Town (Vecrīga) – House of the Blackheads, Riga loop from Riga

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Riga Old Town (Vecrīga) – House of the Blackheads, Riga loop from Riga

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Riga Old Town (Vecrīga) – House of the Blackheads, Riga loop from Riga

02:01

7.81km

50m

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

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Parking

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1.01 km

Medieval Alley in Riga's Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Riga city center is really very pretty.

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1.56 km

Riga Old Town (Vecrīga)

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You should take some time for Riga. It's fun to roam the streets of the old town to discover something new. Also a small break in one of the numerous, partly original cafés should not be missing.

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1.90 km

Riga Cathedral

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In history, the cathedral of Riga was the central cathedral of all Latvia, until its fall in 1561. The cathedral, built in 1211, is one of the oldest sacral buildings …

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2.23 km

The House of the Blackheads was built in 1334 as a place for meetings and celebrations of various social organizations in Riga. The Second World War reduced the House of the Blackheads to rubble and it was restored in 1999.

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2.65 km

Līvu Square

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The Livu Fields in Riga are an enchanting place that seduces at first glance with its colorful house facades and cozy cafes. Surrounded by well-kept flowerbeds and green areas, the …

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5.02 km

Freedom Monument (Brīvības piemineklis), Riga

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The 42 meter high Freedom Monument is the symbol of Riga. It was built during the first Latvian independence in the early 1930s and symbolizes the three Latvian regions of …

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6.42 km

Bremen Town Musicians Sculpture (Riga)

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The Bremen Town Musicians are a gift from the twin city of Bremen to Riga and were set up in 1990.

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6.44 km

St. Peter's Church, Riga

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St. Peter's Church, often called the highest point of the city, is one of the oldest and most valuable buildings of medieval monumental architecture in the Baltic States. Built in …

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7.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

1.62 km

1.53 km

1.38 km

246 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

1.18 km

193 m

134 m

Elevation

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Comments

June 14, 2023,Spaziergang in Rīga

Riga... a beautiful old Hanseatic city with great buildings and lots of cobblestone streets.
We just let ourselves drift and enjoyed the atmosphere.
After a few days in the hinterland almost a bit of a culture shock 😅
We ended the evening near the train station in the Rooftop Bar de Kinos. Great... and apparently an insider tip... In any …

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