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Cēsis New Castle – Ērgļi Cliffs loop from Cēsis

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Cēsis New Castle – Ērgļi Cliffs loop from Cēsis

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4.6

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Cēsis New Castle – Ērgļi Cliffs loop from Cēsis

05:38

21.2km

220m

Hiking

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: May 7, 2026

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Gaujas nacionālais parks

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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601 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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718 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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856 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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This staircase was added after the City Council took over the maintenance of the park in 1935 and was not part of the original or redeveloped design by Count Carl Gustav von Sievers (1772-1856).

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1.19 km

View of Cēsis Castle from Charlotte Island

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Count Carl Gustav von Sievers (1772-1856) designed & built the Castle Park and named the island in honour of his sister Charlotte.

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8.89 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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21.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

5.68 km

4.81 km

405 m

183 m

Surfaces

9.38 km

4.54 km

3.91 km

2.25 km

608 m

452 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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Cēsis New Castle – Ērgļi Cliffs loop from Cēsis

Victory Monument in Cēsis

Cēsis Old Town

Cēsis New Castle

Staircase with Sculptures in Cēsis Castle Park

View of Cēsis Castle from Charlotte Island

Riverside Campsite with Shelter – Gauja National Park

Adlerfelsen: Sandstone Cliffs and View of the Gauja River

Ērgļi Cliffs

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