Place to visit
Sigulda - Līgatne, Latvia: what it is and when to go
Sigulda - Līgatne is a hiking trail in Latvia (Sigulda). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 24. 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
- Hiking trail · Hiking
- Where
- Latvia
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- RIX Riga, 67 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 25.5 km
- Coordinates
- 57.20181, 24.94473
What it is and where
Sigulda - Līgatne is a hiking trail in Latvia (Sigulda).
It is in Sigulda, where this site lists 26 more places to see, 7.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 57.20181, 24.94473; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 67 km as the crow flies. How to get around Latvia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 25.5 km
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 Sigulda - Līgatne is May to September.
- JanPossible7:03
- FebPossible9:08
- MarPossible11:25
- AprPossible13:59
- MayBest time16:15
- JunBest time17:36
- JulBest time17:02
- AugBest time14:59
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:58
- NovBetter not7:39
- DecPossible6:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 24. 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
- Svētā Jēkaba ceļš (Valka-Rīga) 7 etaps: Līgatne – SiguldaHiking180 m
- Blusu alaCave in Latvia4.9 km
- Inciema senkrasta rezervātsProtected area5.0 km
- Turaidas muzejrezervātsMuseum5.8 km
- Turaida CastleMuseum6.1 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 Sigulda - Līgatne?
It is a hiking trail in Latvia.
When is the best time to visit Sigulda - Līgatne?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 24.
How do you get to Sigulda - Līgatne?
The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 67 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 Svētā Jēkaba ceļš (Valka-Rīga) 7 etaps: Līgatne – Sigulda, Blusu ala, Inciema senkrasta rezervāts. The rest is in the Latvia guide.
Keep reading
- Sigulda26 places to see in and around Sigulda, Latvia: Gutman's Cave, Turaida Castle, Sigulda Medieval Castle. 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.