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Three Lakes and the Baltic Sea – A Day Hike from Lilaste
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…
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Sigulda Classic: From Gutman’s Cave to the Medieval Castle
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…
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A Short but Remarkable Walk in Čepkeliai – Lithuania’s Largest Bog
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…
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A Scenic Walk Along the Nemunas River in Druskininkai
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…
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Red Cliffs (Sarkanās Klintis) near Cēsis – Trail Guide
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…
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Hike to the Valley of Five Polish Lakes (Dolina Pięciu Stawów Polskich)
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…
