Cēsis New Castle – Gauja River loop from Cēsis

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Cēsis New Castle – Gauja River loop from Cēsis

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Cēsis New Castle – Gauja River loop from Cēsis

02:32

43.9km

340m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.12 km for 108 m

After 1.55 km for 159 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.21 km

Cēsis New Castle

Highlight • Castle

Nice building right next to the entrance to the old castle.

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1.33 km

Cēsis Castle - Wenden Castle

Highlight • Castle

Wenden Castle (Latvian Cēsu pils) is the ruins of a former Teutonic Order castle in the Latvian town of Cēsis (German Wenden). From 1297 to 1561, with brief interruptions, it …

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1.41 km

Gadsimtiem Ejot (Centuries Passing) Statue

Highlight • Monument

The old night watchman is right in front of the church.

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1.64 km

Old Skewed Wooden House

Highlight • Structure

Wooden houses are being renovated in Cesis. Some houses are waiting

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12.6 km

Pond Near Farm in Gauja National Park

Highlight • Lake

Always open
Storks sometimes there

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33.4 km

Camping Apalkans Beach

Highlight • Beach

Very nice, clean bathing area with changing rooms. Tell reception that you want to swim. Pay when you leave. Costs 1 EUR per person per hour.

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34.3 km

Former Raiskums Forestry School

Highlight • Historical Site

The forest school was located in this building from 1929 to 1957. Now the parish library is housed here, among other things. From the terrace behind the house there is a beautiful view of Lake Raiskuma.

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