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Cēsis New Castle – Gauja River loop from Cēsis

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Cēsis New Castle – Gauja River loop from Cēsis

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4.3

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Cēsis New Castle – Gauja River loop from Cēsis

03:03

35.1km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.43 km for 180 m

After 2.14 km for 159 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.23 km

Cēsis New Castle

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

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1.36 km

Cēsis Castle - Wenden Castle

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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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1.52 km

St John's Lutheran Church (Cēsis)

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The Church of St. John of Cēsis (Lat. Cēsu svētā Jāņa baznīca) is an Evangelical Lutheran church in the brick Gothic style. The building is the most important medieval basilica in Latvia outside of Riga (Wikipedia).

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2.00 km

Gadsimtiem Ejot (Centuries Passing) Statue

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

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2.23 km

Old Skewed Wooden House

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

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5.22 km

Cīrulīšu ala

Cave Entrance

6.19 km

View of the Gauja River

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The Gauja is a poem 😍 From here you have a really good view of this beautiful river!

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6.73 km

Zagarkalns Campsite on the Gauja River

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Beautifully located campsite on the Gauja, which is a good starting point for hiking and cycling tours in the area. Boats and equipment for canoe trips on the Gauja can …

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7.41 km

Gauja River

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35.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

7.56 km

4.80 km

3.25 km

1.22 km

926 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

7.56 km

2.55 km

1.44 km

1.15 km

303 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Cēsis New Castle – Gauja River loop from Cēsis

Cēsis New Castle

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St John's Lutheran Church (Cēsis)

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Old Skewed Wooden House

View of the Gauja River

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