The rocky beach of Vidzeme: Saulkrasti - Svētciems

• Going by train: Riga - Saulkrasti (1 h, train operates ~ 1 x per hour)


• Arrival in Saulkrasti, walk to the sea ~ 1 km


• Hiking Saulkrasti - Tūja (28 km, 9 - 12 h) 

PRACTICAL INFO:

Difficulty level: medium / hard

Road surface: Fine gravel, sand, plank-ways, forest trails. In Zvejniekciems, asphalt, bays with sandy beaches, capes with stones, in some places, pebbles.

Good to know! In some places, fine gravel is washed ashore which makes walking difficult. The stones overgrown with algae are slippery. A lot of stones “move”. You will need suitable (closed) footwear and walking poles for support.

Accommodation: near Tūja.