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Meadows along the Gauja River – Bridge over the Gauja River loop from Turaida Castle

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Meadows along the Gauja River – Bridge over the Gauja River loop from Turaida Castle

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Meadows along the Gauja River – Bridge over the Gauja River loop from Turaida Castle

04:20

15.7km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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1.61 km

Gutman's Cave

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An ancient cave that was a tourist destination as early as the 17th century. At that time, the trend emerged to immortalize oneself in soft sandstone. The cave is decorated …

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2.67 km

Riverside Picnic Area on the Gauja

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3.79 km

View of the Gauja Bridge and the Gauja River

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You have a great view of the river, forest and the cable car that hovers directly above you.

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4.38 km

Meadows along the Gauja River

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Wildflowers and the path will remain in memory, on the opposite side it is also grazed.

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8.33 km

View of the sandstone cliffs, Gauja National Park

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A beautiful resting place awaits you here incl. beach on the Gauja and view of the sandstone cliff.

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8.71 km

Bridge over the Gauja River

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Even if one or the other plank of the bridge is missing, you will safely cross the Gauja here. The hiking trails from us to the bridge are a dream.

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12.7 km

Krimulda Medieval Castle Ruins

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A magical little ruin.

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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.17 km

5.43 km

1.42 km

648 m

Surfaces

5.81 km

3.25 km

3.20 km

1.94 km

862 m

432 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

14°C

0 %

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Comments

September 21, 2025,🇱🇻 Nationalpark Gauja

Due to the beautiful weather, we stayed another day in Gauja National Park and started our hike at the visitor center near Gutmann's Cave. There are several legends about this. One of them tells of the healing properties of the spring water. Photos were only available in part due to the large crowds.

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October 31, 2021,Sigulda

Sigulda is one of my favorite places in Latvia. There are many walking trails, a pedestrian bridge over the Gauja and many good eateries.

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June 19, 2024,Gauja - Blick auf die Sandsteinklippen

Beautiful hike from Sigulda along the Gauja. Started in the rain and arrived in the rain.

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December 16, 2023,Snowy Sigulda & Gaujas National Park ♥️🇱🇻

After a very late arrival last night in Riga, this morning departure a little before dawn and after an hour's drive in the middle of snow-covered forests, arrival in Sigulda for a loop along the Gaujas river in the National Park of the same name. An enchanting hike in very mild weather, only a few degrees below zero. A few …

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Gutman's Cave

Riverside Picnic Area on the Gauja

View of the Gauja Bridge and the Gauja River

Gauja Bridge

Meadows along the Gauja River

View of the sandstone cliffs, Gauja National Park

Bridge over the Gauja River

Krimulda Medieval Castle Ruins

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