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Riga Old Town (Vecrīga) – House of the Blackheads, Riga loop from Riga

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Riga Old Town (Vecrīga) – House of the Blackheads, Riga loop from Riga

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Riga Old Town (Vecrīga) – House of the Blackheads, Riga loop from Riga

01:27

5.60km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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1.79 km

St. James's Cathedral

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St. James's Cathedral in Riga is the Catholic cathedral and dates back to the 13th century. Built of brick in the early Gothic style, it boasts Riga's only fully preserved …

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2.14 km

Riga Old Town (Vecrīga)

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You should take some time for Riga. It's fun to roam the streets of the old town to discover something new. Also a small break in one of the numerous, partly original cafés should not be missing.

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2.18 km

Medieval Alley in Riga's Old Town

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Riga city center is really very pretty.

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2.31 km

The House of the Blackheads was built in 1334 as a place for meetings and celebrations of various social organizations in Riga. The Second World War reduced the House of the Blackheads to rubble and it was restored in 1999.

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2.60 km

Small Guild (Mazā Ģilde), Riga

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The Small Guild in Riga is particularly striking due to its fairytale architectural style - a bit like a hidden castle in the middle of the city. It is a …

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2.69 km

Līvu Square

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The Livu Fields in Riga are an enchanting place that seduces at first glance with its colorful house facades and cozy cafes. Surrounded by well-kept flowerbeds and green areas, the …

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2.98 km

Freedom Monument (Brīvības Piemineklis)

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National symbol of Latvia. The "Milda" raises 3 stars into the sky as a symbol of national unity

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3.74 km

Riga Cathedral

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In history, the cathedral of Riga was the central cathedral of all Latvia, until its fall in 1561. The cathedral, built in 1211, is one of the oldest sacral buildings …

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5.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.14 km

2.11 km

704 m

593 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.79 km

2.67 km

109 m

< 100 m

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Friday 22 May

23°C

7°C

12 %

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St. James's Cathedral

Riga Old Town (Vecrīga)

Medieval Alley in Riga's Old Town

House of the Blackheads, Riga

Small Guild (Mazā Ģilde), Riga

Līvu Square

Freedom Monument (Brīvības Piemineklis)

Riga Cathedral

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