Garezers translates as “Long Lakes” — and once you’re walking alongside them, the name makes perfect sense. This 11 km loop from Lilaste combines the calm of three pine-fringed lakes with the openness of the Baltic Sea coast, and the whole thing is reachable by train from Riga without a car. It’s one of those…
Sigulda is arguably the most famous hiking destination in Latvia, and for good reason. While I love getting lost in the wilder, more remote ravines, sometimes a classic route is exactly what you need to recharge. This trail is a beautiful blend of Sigulda’s most iconic natural landmarks and its rich medieval history — an…
Čepkeliai is not the kind of place you stumble across. It takes a deliberate effort to get there — a drive through pine forest on a gravel road to the edge of southern Lithuania, close to the Belarusian border. But that remoteness is part of what makes it special. The educational trail here is only…
Druskininkai is one of Lithuania’s most beloved spa towns — a place where pine forest, river bends, and the scent of mineral springs have drawn visitors for well over a century. This easy 9.5 km loop follows the banks of the Nemunas River, Lithuania’s longest river, along a well-maintained paved path that is equally suited…
The Red Cliffs are one of those places I didn’t expect much from — a 2 km trail sounded almost too short to bother with. But the cliffs themselves are genuinely striking, the Rūcamavots spring is one of the most charming natural spots I’ve come across near Cēsis, and the open-air art exhibition in the…
If Morskie Oko is the most famous lake in the Tatra Mountains, the Valley of Five Polish Lakes is its lesser-known — and arguably more spectacular — neighbour. The trail is longer and more demanding, but it rewards hikers with five stunning alpine lakes, two impressive waterfalls, and far fewer crowds. For anyone looking for…
This route connects two of the Western Tatras’ most beautiful valleys — the popular and scenic Kościelisko Valley and the quieter, less-visited Mała Łąka Valley — while passing through peaceful forest trails and finishing with an open meadow that offers impressive views of the Czerwone Wierchy massif. It’s a point-to-point hike, which makes using public…
Several routes lead to the summit of Wielki Giewont. This route starts in the Strążyska Valley, climbs to the summit, and then descends toward Kuźnice. The total route length is about 11.8 km and can typically be completed in around 6 hours. The ascent through Strążyska Valley is particularly scenic, offering beautiful mountain panoramas. The…
The Dunika Bog boardwalk is one of the longest bog boardwalk trails in Europe, stretching for about 5 km in one direction. Because the trail is linear, the usual route is to hike it out and back, making the total distance around 10 km. The bog itself — known locally as Tīrspurvs — is estimated…
Purezers Trail is one of Latvia’s hidden natural gems. This scenic circular trail leads visitors around Purezers Lake, offering beautiful views of both the lake and the surrounding bog landscape. The trail is 3.5 km long and can be completed in a little over an hour. However, this is a place where the goal is…