From Riga: Ligatne Village and Gauja River National Park …
Cesis, Latvia
Discover the natural beauty of the Gauja River National Park on a trip from Riga. Explore the historical center of the Paper mill's village in Ligatne and visit national importance nature sites.
Overview
This guided hike explores Ligatne Village and Gauja River National Park, ideal for nature and history enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Explore the natural beauty of Gauja River National Park
- Visit the historical center of Ligatne’s paper mill village
- See natural sites of national importance, including Lustuzis cliff
- Learn about the history of the paper mill and local area
- Tour a Soviet-era nuclear shelter and current rehabilitation center
Description
Discover Ligatne Village’s forests and sandstone outcrops dating back to the Devonian period on this guided hike. The tour includes a visit to the historic paper mill village, where the Ligatne paper mill, established in 1815, produced quality writing paper for the Russian Empire during the 19th century. Today, the mill serves as a historical site for visitors.
You will start in Ligatne’s center and hike along trails offering views of the cliffs across the Ligatne River. An observation deck above the cliffs provides a vantage point over the surrounding landscape.
The tour also includes a stop at a nuclear shelter built during the Soviet era. Above the shelter, an operational rehabilitation center is located. Ligatne Village has received international recognition as an emerging tourism destination through the European Destinations of Excellence (EDEN) project.
Includes
- Guided tour of Ligatne Village
- Transfer to and from Ligatne Village
- Visits to natural forests and sandstone outcrops
- Exploration of the historic paper mill village
- Views of Lustuzis and Anfabrikas cliffs
- Visit to human-made caves
- Access to the observation deck
- Medium difficulty walking trail (5-6 km with terrain changes)
- Tour of a Soviet-era nuclear shelter
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Tips
- Entrance ticket to the shelter, if open
Important Information
- The hike involves medium difficulty walking; participants should have a basic level of fitness.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. The tour runs year-round, but check availability before booking.
