Cliffs in Gauja National Park: Cesis – Valmiera

Arrive in Cēsis. The distance is ~3 km between the town centre and the start of the trail. You can either walk or call a taxi.

Practical info

• Road surface: Forest or country trails, gravel roads, wooden staircase at Ērģeļu Cliffs.
• Danger points: Some staircases and riverbank slopes in the ancient valley of the River Gauja may be slippery in wet weather, spring and winter. Be careful on the Ērģeļu Cliffs!
• Good to know! There are no shops on this section of the route. It is necessary to take lunch boxes.
• Accommodation: in “Caunītes” or private transfer to Cēsis and accommodation in Cēsis.

Breakfast.

Transfer Cēsis – “Caunītes”, if staying overnight in Cēsis.

Practical info

• Road surface: Small forest or country roads, trails, gravel roads, paved roads and pavements in Valmiera and the surrounding area, paths and wooden staircases on the Sietiņiezis Nature Trail.
• Danger points: Swimming in the River Gauja can be dangerous! Be careful on the narrow and winding road around Jumara!
• Good to know! There are no shops on this section of the route, it is necessary to take lunch boxes.
• Accommodation: in Valmiera.