River Gauja. From Līgatne to "Rāmkalni"

Gauja is the most popular water tourism river in Latvia.

The main tourist magnets are the beautiful river banks rich in sandstone outcrops, easy accessibility of the river, dense network of accommodation sites for water tourists, the nature of the river (suitable for various paddlers), long water tourism traditions, and the status of a national park. In this section, the river flows through its primeval valley which is among the most impressive Baltic terrain forms; however, the scale of the valley cannot be enjoyed from the canoe, since the scenic views are covered in leafage and forests. A large number of sandstone outcrops is seen in the first seven kilometres downstream from Līgatne. Fewer outcrops are in the section from the mouth of the River Brasla to Sigulda.

Distance

~40 km. Section 1: Līgatne Ferry Crossing–Sigulda 23 km, Section 2: Sigulda–“Rāmkalni” 17 km.

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