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Gauja National Park offers an impressive number of beautiful routes of various difficulty. Browse through the already prepared routes of Enter Gauja, choose the one that suits you best, and feel free to hit the road!

Cecilu nature trail in Ieriki - small circle
Cecilu nature trail is a walking route for tourists where you can see the sights of Cēsis municipality that are located along the banks of Kumada River, Danchupite and Amata River. Check the PDF file for a map and objects in the nature trail!
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LatvianRoutes.com - Your Digital Travel Companion for Exploring Latvia’s Nature and Culture!
LatvianRoutes is a mobile app offering an extensive selection of hiking routes across Latvia. From relaxing city walks to thrilling adventures in deep forests – LatvianRoutes reveals both the most popular trails and hidden gems.
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Sigulda – Murjāņi- Sigulda
Route Sigulda - Murjāņi - Sigulda is a 30,2 km long route and there can be found multiple unique nature objects - Ziedleju cliffs, Katlapu rock, The big rock, Kubuseles nature trails, etc. The route is suited for active people, who want to explore the territory between Inčukalns and Sigulda from a different viewpoint.
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Witch’s cauldron route
Sigulda is a place where nature is in close interaction with the historical and urban environment created by humans. Only 2-3km distance from Sigulda railway station Vējupīte ravine and Gauja ancient valley can be found with unique and lesser known nature objects. The route is suitable for visitors who aren`t afraid of climbing the steep slopes of the deep Vējupīte ravine.
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Kubesele Nature and History Trail
The 3.6km long Kubesele Nature and History Trail begins at Krimulda Church. The trail leads to Kubesele Hillfort and the Krimulda Pastor’s House.
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Hold your breath! From Sigulda Castle Quarter to Ravine of the River Vejupite
This is a challenging route for those who aren’t used to climbing the steep slopes of Sigulda, but it’s well worth it for the truly breath-taking splendour of nature, pristine and turbulent creeks, sandstone outcrops and caves just outside the town. The steep slopes are breathtakingly capturing not only literally, but also in terms of stunning photos. The starting and ending point of the route is the heart of the city – the Sigulda Castle Quarter. The route is not marked, but there are signposts pointing out natural and tourist attractions.
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Vikmeste Trail and Castle Mound
The Vikmeste creek once served as a natural boundary between Turaida and Krimulda. There are several concealed picturesque sandstone outcrops in the valley.
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One day around Sigulda and More parish
The route is suitable for active cyclists and leads to the Sigulda region, More Parish, which historically originated from the four manors in the neighbourhood. The road section is surrounded by several hills and the Sudas swamp area, making the winding gravel-covered road very interesting for travellers. The route includes several attractions of cultural heritage.
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Primeval valley of the River Brasla
Although the river is classified as “small”, this section of the river does not have very many typical obstacles the small rivers have.
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River Gauja. From Valmiera to Līgatne
Gauja is the most popular water tourism river in Latvia.
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Turaida Ravines and Caves
For travellers interested in the nature and culture monuments located on the banks of the old Gauja valley.
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River Amata. Rocks and Cliffs
For travellers not afraid of large and frequent terrain differences, and also for those wishing to see and enjoy the beautiful banks of primeval valley of the River Amata while heading along remote forest paths.
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Best Landscapes in the Vicinity of Āraiši
Suitable for those interested in nature and culture environment. Appreciated by those running after beautiful sights to catch these by a photo camera.
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Mushrooms of Gauja National Park
There are more than 4000 various mushroom species in Latvia.
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Cycling route “Surveyors' times” No.158 along LANDSCAPE ROADS IN PIEBALGA 100 km
Enjoy the cycling over the picturesque hilly roads traced back to the Times of Land Surveyors.
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Discover Straupe and its surroundings
Discover the best of Straupe and its surroundings by bicycle.
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Loks apkārt Raiskuma ezeram
Maršrutu var veikt ikviens velotūrists, arī ģimenes ar bērniem, jo tas neprasīs īpašu fizisko sagatavotību. Raiskuma ezera apkārtnē uzņemta filma „ Limuzīns Jāņu nakts krāsā”, un, ja paveiksies, iespējams satikt leģendāro filmas personāžu Ērikonkuli (Uldis Dumpis). Karstajās vasaras dienās īpaši patīkami būs braukt gar ezera ēnaino, mežiem ieskauto A piekrasti, kā arī nopeldēties kādā no daudzajām peldvietām.
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Spawning of salmon-like fish in Gauja National Park
The “central artery” of Gauja National Park is the River Gauja with many tributaries.
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The Wild Ravine of the River Vējupīte and Mound Paradīzes
Sigulda is a place where the nature lies in close interaction with what has been created by men.
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Sigulda - Līgatne
Suited for fit hikers or cyclists focused on an adventure in terms of views and emotions through the most impressive primeval valley of a river in Baltics. The route runs through Gauja National Park.
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From Līgatne to Līgatne Nature Trails
Suitable for those looking for alternative routes to get from Līgatne to Līgatne nature trails while getting to know the landscapes of the Gauja riversides with the beautiful Katrīna Rock and Gūdu Cliffs en route (check PDF file to see the route for those two landscapes!).
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From Līgatne to Cēsis
The route takes you from Līgatne to Cēsis, with sightseeing objects on the way (check PDF file for descpription and map of the objects!). Suitable for active hikers or cyclists interested in nature, heritage and history.
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One Day Around Cēsis
Suitable for very active hikers interested in nature and physical activities.
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Cēsis – Ērgļu Cliffs – Jāņmuiža
Suitable for travellers interested not only in the towns, but also in magnificent landscapes and one of the most monolith sandstone cliff walls in the Baltics — the Ērģeļu Cliffs.
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Cēsis – Valmiera
The route runs alongside the primeval valley of the River Gauja linking two historic centres — Cēsis and Valmiera.
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Liepa, Līču–Laņģu Cliffs
The route leads along natural, few-known trails up to Līču–Laņģu Cliffs located in the middle of the forest, and introducing to Lode Clay-pit.
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Green Valmiera
Suitable for hikers or Nordic walking fans aiming to study the “alternative Valmiera”, since the route leads through “green areas”.
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Left Bank of Gauja. From "Rāmkalni" to Lake Baltezers
Suitable for cyclists interested in the vicinity of Riga, nature and historic places, since the route links two old roads: Riga–Dorpat (now Tartu), and Riga–Pärnu.
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Along the Narrow Gauge Railway Line: Valmiera - Zilaiskalns
Will be enjoyed by cyclists interested in the former narrow gauge railway lines, related historic monuments, local landscapes, and some nature objects.
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River Gauja. From Līgatne to "Rāmkalni"
Gauja is the most popular water tourism river in Latvia.
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Watching Plants on Piķenes Cliff
Introduces to the variety of plants and habitats in the section of the primeval valley of the River Gauja from Krimulda to Velnala Cliffs.
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Bird-Watching in Gauja National Park
What is interesting about Gauja National Park for a bird-watcher?
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Animal Watching in Gauja National Park
Why Gauja National Park is a suitable place to watch animals?
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Watching Nature in the Bīriņi Castle Park
Covers three parks [or parts thereof] of Bīriņi Palace — Priežkalns Park, Mežaparks Park, and Ainavu Park introducing with the diversity of local plants, mushrooms, animals, and habitats.
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Best Places to Shoot Photos in the Gauja National Park
Gauja National Park is included in Natura 2000 — the network of protected areas across the European Union.
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Left Bank of River Gauja
Rāmkalni – Sigulda – Līgatne – Cēsis – Veselava – Valmiera
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Right Bank of River Gauja
Rāmkalni – Bīriņi – Ungurmuiža – Sietiņiezis Cliff – Valmiermuiža
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Cycling route with sightseeing objects “Jaunpiebalga” 17.km Nr. 161
Enjoy the hilly landscape of Piebalga. Recommended to families with children. Subject to prior reservation, PuuceStudio Ceramic Studio and creamery, climbing the Viiņķu mountain’s tower and enjoying the sacred atmosphere of the Church will be your benefit.
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Rāmkalni–Sigulda. Left bank of Gauja
The route is suited for those willing to re-discover the area between Inčukalns and Sigulda.
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EuroVelo Route 11 - Gauja National Park
EuroVelo is a network of long distance cycle routes connecting and uniting the whole European continent. The routes can be used by long-distance cycle tourists, as well as by local people making daily exciting journeys.
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