ROUTES
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SIGHTS OF CĒSIS
This route will allow you to explore beautiful forest trails of the Gauja River, the Castle Park, and the charming Old Town of Cēsis.
LENGTH: 15 km
DURATION: ~ 2h
ROAD SURFACE: asphalt, gravel, forest roads, forest trails, wooden walkways
SERVICES: shops and cafes in Cēsis city
ATTENTION: pay attention to the warning signs on the map - there are sections with uneven trails, steep descents, steep ascents, and blind intersections
POINTS OF INTEREST:
Cīrulīši
Old bobsleigh track
Cīrulīši Nature Trails
Historic summer cottage district
Sculptor Jansons' family home "Siļķes" (by pre-resevation)
Song Festival Hill
Cēsis Lower Cemetery Memorial for Latvian Liberators
Cēsis Castle Park
Cēsis Castle Complex
Old Town of Cēsis
ĒRGĻU CLIFFS
The route allows you to explore the beautiful forest trails of the Gauja River, the majestic Ērgļu Klintis (Eagle Cliffs), and the charming Old Town of Cēsis.
LENGTH: 20 km
DURATION: ~ 2,5h
ROAD SURFACE: asphalt, gravel, forest roads, forest trails, wooden walkways
SERVICES: shops and cafes in Cēsis city
ATTENTION: pay attention to the warning signs on the map - there are sections with steep descents, steep ascents, and blind intersections
POINTS OF INTEREST:
Song Festival Hill
Gauja River
Ērgļu Klintis (Eagle Cliffs)
Niniera Lake
Cēsis Castle
Old Town of Cēsis
KVĒPENE
The route allows you to explore the beautiful forest trails of the Gauja River and the mysterious Kvēpene!
LENGTH: 20 km
DURATION: ~ 2,5h
ROAD SURFACE: asphalt, forest roads, forest trails
SERVICES: shops and cafes in Cēsis city
ATTENTION: pay attention to the warning signs on the map - there are sections
with steep descents, steep ascents, and blind intersections
POINTS OF INTEREST:
Gauja Bridge
Kvēpene Hillfort and Great Oak
Historic summer cottage district in Cēsis
Old Town of Cēsis
ZVĀRTES IEZIS
The route follows the medieval Riga-Cēsis road, allowing you to explore the
beautiful forest trails and the picturesque Zvārtes Iezis cliff along the Amata River!
LENGTH: 22 km
DURATION: ~ 3h
ROAD SURFACE: asphalt, gravel, forest roads, forest trails
SERVICES: shops and cafes in Cēsis city, a store at the Zvārtes Iezis visitor center
ATTENTION: pay attention to the warning signs on the map - there are sections with steep descents, steep ascents, and blind intersections
POINTS OF INTEREST:
Rakši Zoo
Zvārtes Iezis (cliff)
Amata River
DRIŠKINA LAKE
The route leads to Driškina Lake, one of the most popular swimming
spots in the Cēsis area. The route mainly follows forest roads and trails.
LENGTH: 24 km
DURATION: ~ 3h
ROAD SURFACE: asphalt, forest roads, forest trails
SERVICES: shops and cafes in Cēsis city
ATTENTION: pay attention to the warning signs on the map - there are sections
with steep descents, steep ascents, and blind intersections
POINTS OF INTEREST:
Gauja Bridge
Red Cliffs and Rūcamavots
Driškina Lake
Old Town of Cēsis
VAIVES WATERMILL,
PRIEKUĻI VILLAGE
The route through the old town of Cēsis leads to Vaives Mill, returning via the center of Priekuļi. The route mainly follows paved bike paths, with some sections on the highway.
LENGTH: 25 km
DURATION: ~ 3,5h
ROAD SURFACE: asphalt, gravel, forest roads
SERVICES: shops and cafes in Cēsis city and Priekuļi village
ATTENTION: pay attention to the warning signs on the map - there are sections with steep descents, steep ascents, and blind intersections
POINTS OF INTEREST:
Old Town of Cēsis
Vaives Watermill
Priekuļi village
KALĒJALA
The route allows you to explore the beautiful forest trails of the Gauja River, the small Gauja tributary Strīķupe, and possibly the longest cave in Latvia – Kalējala! The route mainly follows forest roads.
LENGTH: 26 km
DURATION: ~ 3,5h
ROAD SURFACE: asphalt, gravel, forest roads, forest trails
SERVICES: shops and cafes in Cēsis city
ATTENTION: pay attention to the warning signs on the map - there are sections
with steep descents, steep ascents, and blind intersections
POINTS OF INTEREST:
Gauja River
Kalējala (cave)
Strīķupe
Rāmnieku Bridge
Niniera Lake
Old Town of Cēsis
ĀRAIŠI
The route allows you to explore the historical sites and beautiful landscapes of Āraiši village! The route mainly follows gravel and asphalt roads.
LENGTH: 28 km
DURATION: ~ 3,5h
ROAD SURFACE: asphalt, gravel, forest roads
SERVICES: shops and cafes in Cēsis city,
a shop at the Āraiši Lake Castle visitor center.
ATTENTION: pay attention to the warning signs on the map - there are sections
with highway crossings and blind intersections
POINTS OF INTEREST:
Āraiši Windmill
Āraiši Lake Castle
Āraiši Church
KVĒPENE, RAISKUMS, RED CLIFFS
The route allows you to explore the beautiful forest trails of the Gauja River and the mysterious Kvēpene! The route includes many sandy forest roads with more challenging sections.
LENGTH: 33 km
DURATION: ~ 4,5h
ROAD SURFACE: asphalt, gravel, forest roads, forest trails
SERVICES: shops and cafes in Cēsis city, a shop in Raiskums
ATTENTION: pay attention to the warning signs on the map - there are sections
with steep descents, steep ascents, and blind intersections
POINTS OF INTEREST:
Gauja Bridge
Kvēpene Hillfort and Great Oak
Raiskums village and Raiskums Lake
Red Cliffs and Rūcamavots
Historic summer cottage district in Cēsis
UNGURMUIŽA
The route leads to the unique Ungurmuiža, allowing you to explore the beautiful forest trails of the Gauja River. The route includes many sandy forest roads
with more challenging sections.
LENGTH: 41 km
DURATION: ~ 5,5h
ROAD SURFACE: asphalt, gravel, forest roads, forest trails
SERVICES: shops and cafes in Cēsis city, a shop in Raiskums,
and a restaurant in Ungurmuiža
ATTENTION: pay attention to the warning signs on the map - there are sections
with steep descents, steep ascents, and blind intersections
POINTS OF INTEREST:
Ungurmuiža
Gauja Bridge
Raiskums village and Raiskums Lake
Red Cliffs and Rūcamavots
Historic summer cottage district in Cēsis
Old town of Cēsis
VAIDAVA, SIETIŅIEZIS
The route leads to Vaidava Lake, then to Sietiņiezis, allowing you to explore the beautiful forest trails of the Gauja River. The route includes several sections with gravel roads as well as forest roads.
LENGTH: 52 km
DURATION: ~ 7h
ROAD SURFACE: asphalt, gravel, forest roads, forest trails
SERVICES: shops and cafes in Cēsis city, a shop in Vaidava
ATTENTION: pay attention to the warning signs on the map - there are sections
with steep descents, steep ascents, and blind intersections
POINTS OF INTEREST:
Gauja Bridge
Kalējala - Blacksmith’s cave
Vaidava village and Vaidava Lake
Sietiņiezis
Niniera Lake
Old Town of Cēsis
