Along the ancient valley of the River Gauja through Gauja National Park: Rāmkalni – Valmiera

Breakfast.

Bus Riga – Valmiera till the stop “Sēnīte” (~50 min., 3 buses per hour)

Walk 1 km to the Forest Trail.

Hiking: Rāmkalni – Sigulda (6-8 h)

Sigulda – one of the most popular tourist destinations in Latvia, Sigulda Bobsleigh and Luge Track, Sigulda cable car over the River Gauja at a height of 43 m, medieval castles of Sigulda, Krimulda, Turaida and Cēsis, Gutman’s Cave, the largest grotto in the Baltic states.

Practical information

• Road surface: Mainly forest roads and trails, paved roads and pavements in Gauja Village and Sigulda.


• Danger points: Some stretches of road and riverbank slopes in the ancient valley of the River Gauja may be slippery in wet weather and in winter. Swimming in the River Gauja can be dangerous!


• Good to know! We suggest you spend an extra night in Sigulda to get a better impression of this beautiful place.


• Accommodation: in Sigulda.