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House of the Blackheads, Riga – St. Peter's Church, Riga loop from Riga

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Vidzeme

House of the Blackheads, Riga – St. Peter's Church, Riga loop from Riga

Moderate

4.8

(20)

148

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House of the Blackheads, Riga – St. Peter's Church, Riga loop from Riga

02:19

8.98km

40m

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: April 8, 2026

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921 m

Riga Castle and Presidential Residence

Highlight • Castle

Riga Castle, located on the Daugava River, is not only a magnificent architectural landmark, but also the official residence of the President of the Republic of Latvia. The castle's historic walls date back to the 14th century, when the Livonian Knights built the fortress. At that time, it served to defend the city and had various military functions. Over the centuries, the castle has been rebuilt and modernized several times, but has always retained its important political and historical significance.

When you look at the castle, you can see the mixture of medieval fortress architecture and baroque and classicist elements that make up the charm of the complex. The white towers, the red roofs and the well-kept forecourt invite you to take a stroll. The contrast between the historic facade and the modern political center that the castle is today is particularly impressive.

Interestingly, despite its historical roots, the castle not only serves as a symbolic place to this day, but remains a functioning official residence.

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1.68 km

House of the Blackheads, Riga

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2.05 km

St. Peter's Church, Riga

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Peter's Church, often called the highest point of the city, is one of the oldest and most valuable buildings of medieval monumental architecture in the Baltic States. Built in 1209, but from the 13th century, only the outer walls of the aisles of the current building and some pillars in the interior have been preserved.

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2.07 km

Bremen Town Musicians Sculpture (Riga)

Highlight • Monument

The Bremen Town Musicians are a gift from the twin city of Bremen to Riga and were set up in 1990.

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2.39 km

Small Guild (Mazā Ģilde), Riga

Highlight • Historical Site

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 reminder of the time when Riga was still dominated by the merchants and craftsmen of the Hanseatic League. The guild originally served as a meeting place for the craft guilds, and the building is still used today for concerts and events.

As you stroll through the streets around the guild, you are quickly surrounded by old facades and charming corners. The atmosphere here is particularly calm, despite the proximity to the bustling old town. A walk through this part of Riga brings with it a little leap back in time, and if you walk carefully through the alleys, you will always find small architectural details that tell the history of the city.

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2.73 km

Riga Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

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 in Latvia and the Baltics. He combines elements of Romanticism, Early Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau.

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4.93 km

Elizabetes Iela 33 Art Nouveau Building

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The beautiful building stands out among the already stunning other buildings in the area.

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6.68 km

Bastejkalns Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Narrow paths, avenues, rock gardens, waterfalls: the Basteiberg (“Bastejkalns”) is one of the most beautiful and romantic spots in Riga and made for a stroll. The park has been a feast for the eyes and soul for more than a hundred years.

Further information is available here: liveriga.com/de/2989-basteiberg.

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8.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.20 km

2.71 km

1.93 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

5.40 km

3.54 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

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Riga Castle and Presidential Residence

House of the Blackheads, Riga

St. Peter's Church, Riga

Bremen Town Musicians Sculpture (Riga)

Small Guild (Mazā Ģilde), Riga

Riga Cathedral

Elizabetes Iela 33 Art Nouveau Building

Bastejkalns Park

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