The route is suitable for active cyclists who enjoy riding their bikes not only on small Sunday outings but also on longer rides throughout the entire cycling season.
The route is suitable for active cyclists who enjoy riding their bikes not only on small Sunday outings but also on longer rides throughout the entire cycling season. The route follows along the Gauja River and then meanders through the rural roads of Pārgauja, passing by the Driškina, Ungurs, Plauži, Ķirži, and Raiskums lakes. It is recommended to allocate more time for exploring Ungurmuiža, Straupe, and Raiskums.
Length and type
Progress of the route
Cēsis - Sarkanās klintis - Kalna dzirnavas - Lenči - Auciems - Kūdums - Ungurmuiža - Milmēnu dīķis - „Rožkalni” - Straupes pils - Plaužu ezers - Lielstraupe - Klucīšu dzirnavezers - Salas ezers - Ķiržu ezers - Raiskums - Cēsis
Start point, end point
Start: 57.3126, 25.2720
Cēsis (Cēsu tūrisma informācijas centrs) vai Straupe (stāvlaukums pie Lielstraupes pils)
End: 57.3126, 25.2720
Cēsis (Cēsu tūrisma informācijas centrs) vai Straupe (stāvlaukums pie Lielstraupes pils)
Road surface
meža ceļš - 9 km, grants - 56 km, asfalts - 13 km
Link to the route description