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Hiking in Sigulda - the Switzerland of Latvia

By Edgar
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Price is $69 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

Latvia’s Switzerland: Guided Nature Walk

Hi, I’m Edgar. I guide private / small-group hikes on quiet forest trails with beautiful Gauja Valley views. This experience is approximately 12 km (≈7.5 mi) through pure nature, forests, river lookouts, and a few hidden viewpoints. We keep an easy-to-moderate pace and tailor the route to the group. Ready to breathe deep and explore?

What we’ll do

Start in Sigulda with a short briefing, then set off on a ~12 km loop/point-to-point route.

Walk mostly on forest paths with stops at scenic viewpoints over the Gauja Valley

Where we’ll be

Gauja National Park — Sigulda area: forest trails, river valley overlooks, and classic “Latvia’s Switzerland” scenery.

Fitness & accessibility

Suitable for guests who can comfortably walk ~12 km on mixed terrain with some hills.

Activity location

  • Sigulda
    • 2150, Sigulda, Sigulda Municipality, Latvia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Stacijas laukums 2
    • 2 Stacijas laukums
    • 1050, Rīga, Latvia

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Hiking in Sigulda - the Switzerland of Latvia
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30am
Price details
$68.72 x 1 Adult$68.72
Total
Price is $68.72
Until Sun, Oct 19

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Train tickets (both ways)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

We start the trip from the Riga Central Railway station. Day trip to Sigulda: Explore Latvian Switzerland. We are going to Sigulda and back by train (it takes 1h 10min. each way) - you will get experience by Latvian railway and the train is one of the environment-friendly ways to travel. Afterwards, a beautiful hike (around 12-15 km) with breathtaking views over Gauja river valley with its natural and historical sites, ruins and castles - some of the most beautiful nature areas in Latvia. The Gauja National Park often called Switzerland of Latvia by locals is the largest and oldest of the national parks in Latvia, characterized by great biological diversity, a variety of landforms, natural springs, sandstone outcrops, picturesque views and unique natural, cultural and historical monuments. I want to help you discover Sigulda, often called the Switzerland of Latvia. I promise you nice views over Sigulda and the surroundings. Included: - train tickets (both ways) - guide during all time - individual tour or small group - good memories PLEASE NOTE! If you would like to participate on a date that is not available, don't hesitate to contact me.

Location

Activity location

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    Sigulda
    • 2150, Sigulda, Sigulda Municipality, Latvia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Stacijas laukums 2
    • 2 Stacijas laukums
    • 1050, Rīga, Latvia

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