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

Breakfast.

Hiking: Līgatne – Cēsis (8-10 h)

Medieval Old Town of Cēsis.

Practical information

• Road surface: Predominantly forest or small country roads, forest trails, gravel roads, paved roads and pavements in Līgatne.


• Good to know: This section can be divided and completed in two days: on the first day, continue on the route from Zvārtes Rock via the Amata Trail to Kārļi (~10 km, follow the trees marked in orange, total length ~25 km); on the second day, walk from Kārļi to Krustkalni (3.3 km), then continue along Rakši Road to Cēsis (total distance ~11 km), just as the main route would.


• Accommodation: in Cēsis.