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E9 European long distance path, Latvia: what it is and when to go
E9 European long distance path is a walking path, Europe (Euroopa matkarada E9, Eesti) in Latvia (Ainaži). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 13. 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, Europe · Hiking
- Local name
- Euroopa matkarada E9, Eesti
- Where
- Latvia
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- RIX Riga, 110 km as the crow flies
- Website
- baltictrails.eu
- Trail network
- International
- Run by
- European Ramblers Association
- Coordinates
- 57.88983, 24.37014
What it is and where
E9 European long distance path is a walking path, Europe (Euroopa matkarada E9, Eesti) in Latvia (Ainaži).
It is in Ainaži, where this site lists 14 more places to see, 2.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 57.88983, 24.37014; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 110 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
- International
- Run by
- European Ramblers Association
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 E9 European long distance path is May to September.
- JanPossible6:53
- FebPossible9:03
- MarPossible11:24
- AprPossible14:03
- MayBest time16:23
- JunBest time17:47
- JulBest time17:11
- AugBest time15:04
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:55
- NovBetter not7:31
- DecPossible6:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 13. 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
- RMK Oandu-Aegviidu-Ikla hiking routeHiking0 m
- Eesti Jaakobitee Day 10: Häädemeeste – IklaHiking37 m
- Ainaži LighthouseLighthouse in Latvia2.7 km
- Museum of Ainaži Naval SchoolMuseum2.8 km
- dabas liegums „Mērnieku dumbrāji”National park5.5 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 E9 European long distance path?
It is a walking path, Europe (Euroopa matkarada E9, Eesti in the local language) in Latvia.
When is the best time to visit E9 European long distance path?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 13.
How do you get to E9 European long distance path?
The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 110 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 RMK Oandu-Aegviidu-Ikla hiking route, Eesti Jaakobitee Day 10: Häädemeeste – Ikla, Ainaži Lighthouse. The rest is in the Latvia guide.
Keep reading
- Ainaži14 places to see in and around Ainaži, Latvia: Ainaži Lighthouse, Salacgrīva fortress, Salacgrīva lighthouse. 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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