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E11 European long distance path, Latvia: what it is and when to go
E11 European long distance path is a Walking path in Europe (E11: Mežtaka, Latvija) in Latvia (Carnikava). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Walking path in Europe · Hiking
- Local name
- E11: Mežtaka, Latvija
- Where
- Latvia
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- RIX Riga, 27 km as the crow flies
- Website
- baltictrails.eu
- Trail network
- International
- Coordinates
- 57.09791, 24.27369
What it is and where
E11 European long distance path is a Walking path in Europe (E11: Mežtaka, Latvija) in Latvia (Carnikava).
It is in Carnikava, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 4.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 57.09791, 24.27369; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 27 km as the crow flies. How to get around Latvia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Trail network
- International
It is one of the Hiking places in Latvia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit E11 European long distance path is May to September.
- JanPossible7:04
- FebPossible9:09
- MarPossible11:25
- AprPossible13:59
- MayBest time16:14
- JunBest time17:34
- JulBest time17:00
- AugBest time14:58
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible9:59
- NovBetter not7:40
- DecPossible6:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Latvia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Latvia
To enter Latvia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Latvia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Carnikavas Novadpētniecības centrsMuseum4.2 km
- Carnikava Lutheran church in SiguļiFormer church in Siguļi, Latvia4.2 km
- E9 section 25: Vecāķi - CarnikavaHiking5.0 km
- Svētā Jēkaba ceļš (Valka-Rīga) 11 etaps: Carnikava – VecāķiHiking5.2 km
- PiejūraNature park in Gulf of Riga, Latvia6.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Latvia guide.
More in Latvia: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
- 1836 (Leišmalīte)
- 1836 (Māras ceļš)
- 1836 (Piejūras ceļš)
- 1836 (Ziemeļmeita)
Every Latvia place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is E11 European long distance path?
It is a Walking path in Europe (E11: Mežtaka, Latvija in the local language) in Latvia.
When is the best time to visit E11 European long distance path?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26.
How do you get to E11 European long distance path?
The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 27 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Latvia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Latvia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Carnikavas Novadpētniecības centrs, Carnikava Lutheran church in Siguļi, E9 section 25: Vecāķi - Carnikava. The rest is in the Latvia guide.
Keep reading
- Carnikava15 places to see in and around Carnikava, Latvia: Piejūra, Carnikava Lutheran church in Siguļi. Best time: May to September.
- Hiking178 places for hiking in Latvia, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- LatviaBefore travelling to Latvia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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