Cēsis New Castle – Ērgļi Cliffs loop from Cēsis

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Cēsis New Castle – Ērgļi Cliffs loop from Cēsis

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Cēsis New Castle – Ērgļi Cliffs loop from Cēsis

05:38

21.2km

220m

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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: August 18, 2026

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598 m

Victory Monument in Cēsis

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The Battle of Cēsis, in which Latvians and Estonians inflicted defeat on German troops in June 1919, was a crucial event in the Latvian War of Independence.

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715 m

Cēsis Old Town

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In the Middle Ages, narrow, winding streets with artisans' and merchants' houses were formed on all sides around the Cēsis Castle and the church, closely packed together. Although the medieval …

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853 m

Cēsis New Castle

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

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1.03 km

Staircase with Sculptures in Cēsis Castle Park

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The whole Angsampel is a feast for the eyes, the park, the castle and of course the stairs.

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1.18 km

View of Cēsis Castle from Charlotte Island

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Mr. Sivers was a fine fellow, he was very active and created, among other things, this wonderful park below the Wendenburg.

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8.88 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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10.3 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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10.3 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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