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Hiking in Sigulda - the Switzerland of Latvia
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Sigulda Municipality
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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” scen...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Train tickets (both ways)
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Stacijas laukums 2
Riga railway station. We'll meet outside, near the big Riga time clock.
Address: Stacijas laukums 2, Riga
Return
Hiking in Sigulda - the Switzerland of Latvia
(1) Reviews
Sigulda Municipality
About
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” scen...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Train tickets (both ways)
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Stacijas laukums 2
Riga railway station. We'll meet outside, near the big Riga time clock.
Address: Stacijas laukums 2, Riga
Return
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, natura...
