The route includes the most outstanding sights, landscapes and natural viewpoints of the Sigulda. However, to experience them you must be ready for the steep slopes and elevations of the relief of the Gauja valley.
Lengths of the hiking trail: ~ 15 km; half a day trip
Description of the route: Sigulda Railway Station (Station Square) – Raina Street – Gaujas Street – J. Poruka Street – Take a Cable Car (or walk along Gaujas Street to Krimulda Serpentine Street and there) – Pikenes cliff – Gauja Footbridge – Laurencu Street – Kalna Street – Gulbju Street – Kalna Street – Sveices Street – Ausekla Street – Station Square.
Level of difficulty: Medium difficulty/difficult. Some areas – the banks of the valley, the gorges of its tributaries – are more difficult to overpass due to the steepness.
Recommended time: All year round. Particularly recommended during the flowering of bird-cherry trees, colourful autumn leaves and beautiful winter days when there is little snow that does not interfere with walking on the paths. Early spring is also suitable when the foliage of trees and bushes does not obscure the view of the valley.
Road surface: Asphalt pavement (within the city limits), forest roads, gravel roads, paths, wooden stairs on the slopes of the Gauja valley and its tributaries.
Start / end point: Sigulda Station Square
