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www.balticcycling.com Regional Tourism Associations Tourism Regional Kurzeme, Zemgale and Latgale Latgale and Zemgale Kurzeme, European Greenways Association Association Greenways European Agency Agency Development Development Latvian Tourism Tourism Latvian European Cyclists’ Federation Federation Cyclists’ European Book your next cycling holidays with us! with holidays cycling next your Book Map published in partnership with: partnership in published Map www.vidzeme.com/bikemap Vidzeme.com vidzeme Insta @vidzeme_com vidzemecom VTA © 2015 © VTA Design: Anda Nordena, SIA AUTOS SIA Nordena, Anda Design: e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: English translation: Jānis Sijāts, Anda Vilka Anda Sijāts, Jānis translation: English Ph. +371 64122011 +371 Ph. and Vidzeme Tourism Association Tourism Vidzeme and Pils square 1, Cēsis, LV-4101, Latvia LV-4101, Cēsis, 1, square Pils Photos: Archives of Latvian Tourism information centres centres information Tourism Latvian of Archives Photos: Vidzeme Tourism Association Tourism Vidzeme regional tourism experts, Anna Kupče Anna experts, tourism regional Publisher: Content: Latvian TIC specialists and specialists TIC Latvian Content: Have a nice ride! ride! nice a Have and raise awareness of cycling culture in Latvia. Latvia. in culture cycling of awareness raise and in Latvia. Our aim is to inform the society about various cycling-related activities activities cycling-related various about society the inform to is aim Our Latvia. in coordinator for EuroVelo 13 cycling route and also responsible for further development of Greenways Greenways of development further for responsible also and route cycling 13 EuroVelo for coordinator Vidzeme Tourism Association has prepared this map for all cycling enthusiasts, because we are the the are we because enthusiasts, cycling all for map this prepared has Association Tourism Vidzeme Vidzeme, Kurzeme, Zemgale and Latgale regions. regions. Latgale and Zemgale Kurzeme, Vidzeme, signposted cycling routes and Greenways, highlighting the uniqueness, cultural and natural heritage of of heritage natural and cultural uniqueness, the highlighting Greenways, and routes cycling signposted tourists and nature friends. This Latvia Bikemap is a unique first-edition, which combines the best Latvian Latvian best the combines which first-edition, unique a is Bikemap Latvia This friends. nature and tourists It is no longer a surprise that cycling has gained great popularity among active recreation enthusiasts, enthusiasts, recreation active among popularity great gained has cycling that surprise a longer no is It LATVIA BIKE MAP Euro Velo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail Euro Velo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail The EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail is a unique cycling route that starts at the North European town Kirkenes Riga is the biggest capital city in the Baltic States, as well as an important regional hub with an international military town Zvaigznīte. Irbene radio astronomy center that was used for counter-espionage during the Soviet in Norway and ends up at the border of Bulgaria/Turkey near the Black Sea in the South. The whole route is 10 airport, port, rail and bus networks. The Riga Old Town is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city is times and is the 8th largest building of its kind worldwide is located nearby. 400 km long. It crosses 20 countries thus marking the symbolic border between the East and the West of Europe rich with military heritage sites, such as the Museum of Occupation of Latvia, the Museum of Barricades of 1991, Ventspils and Liepāja are coastal cities, offering convenient ferry connections with Germany and Scandinavia. 7 National routes that existed during the Cold War era for more than a half a century. The route presents both unique historical Daugavgrīva fortifications, Torņkalns Memorial, the Railway station and others. Both cities have well-developed cycling infrastructure. Liepāja is the most attractive military heritage centre in sites and currently little known tourist attractions. In Kurzeme, the Western part of Latvia, from Cape Kolka until Mazirbe the old Liv villages and their language, that Latvia with historical fortresses in the city. Of special interest is Karosta area, where tourists can spend a night The route in Latvia covers 562 km. It offers various surface and intensity roads with a unique opportunity for is similar to Estonian and Finnish, has still preserved. Here the cyclists can also visit the remains of former Soviet in a real Soviet-time prison and enjoy other unique activities. The EuroVelo 13 route in Western Latvia is not Regional route cycling directly on the sandy coast line for about 80 km. The cycling signposted. 17 route is flat and without steep inclines. The cycling infrastructure For some sections of the cycling route, particulary from Ainaži till is best developed around coastal towns. About 100 km of cycling Rīga and from Liepāja till Lithuania border, one must travel 120 km of and pedestrian roads are available. When crossing sections of asphalted roads with intense traffic, it is therefore recommended to Greenways North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve and Engure, Ķemeri and Slītere use public transport services instead. Roads with low traffic intensity National Seaside Park, Pape Nature Park and Grīņi Reserve, one stretches for about 242 km. Reconstruction of various parts of the route can expect about 120 km of sand and gravel roads. has begun; it is planned to complete the reconstruction until 2020 and The Iron Curtain Trail in Latvia that starts from Estonia border develop 140 km of cycling infrastructure. 570 Local routes in Ainaži and finishes at Nida in Lithuania, is rich with military heritage and other tourist attractions along whole its length. It is Vidzeme Tourism Association possible to continue the route easily both in Lithuania and Estonia EuroVelo 13 Coordinator in Latvia LEGEND MAP 4 Local routes in Latgale (Eastern Latvia) region as the border crossing makes no problems and appropriate cycling www.vidzeme.com route marking signs have been placed there. [email protected], +371 64122011 At the sea coastline of Northern Latvia, the history enthusiasts can Complete EuroVelo 13 route map: Sigulda Mountain Bike routes explore the town built by former Soviet Army Air Defense Forces www.eurovelo13.com in Mežgarciems, Carnikava municipality, as well as visit the Lilaste bunkers. Of particular interest can be the only private Bicycle More detailed information about EuroVelo 13 as well as National, Regional and Local cycling routes is available in brochures, maps and other materials Museum in the Baltic States with unique exhibits in Saulkrasti. The Dangerous place on Greenways section EuroVelo 13 route in Northern Latvia is completely signposted. and can be found at: www.vidzeme.com/bikemap • GREENWAYS • • LOCAL CYCLING ROUTES • LOCAL CYCLING ROUTES • LOCAL CYCLING ROUTES • LOCAL CYCLING ROUTES • LOCAL CYCLING ROUTES • To some cyclists Greenways in Latvia could sound surprising, as in Latvia Greenways have just started their development. In Europe and other parts of the World Greenways have already become very popular. Vidzeme (Northern Latvia) Region Kurzeme (Western Latvia) Region Latgale (Eastern Latvia) Region Greenways have developed on the former railway lines, where trains used to go in the past. An essential precondition for the route to The cycling routes in Latgale Region have not been signposted according to the become a Greenway is not to be available to the motorized transport, but be freely acessible to every visitor with any degree of fitness Cycling Route of the Rolling single signposting system of Latvia. However some routes have been included in or mobility. Outside Latvia greenways can be used at any time of the year – for skiing, Nordic walking, dog sledging, horse riding, The Big and Diverse Circle on both sides of river Gauja: The Nature values in Mārupe County roller-skating etc. Countryside of Talsi this map to allow exploring the region. The route signs are mostly wooden. Raiskums – Līgatne – Raiskums 114 33 km: 17,5 km 15,5 km 554 In 2014, the Latvian Greenways Association (LGA) was established based upon the previous experience of Vidzeme Tourism Association 25 km: 10 km 15 km in the development of Greenways in Latvia. LGA involves municipalities that have former railway lines and aim to engage in and 45 km: 12,5 km 23 km 9,5 km Eight natural sites of Mārupe Municipality can be visited while exploring the route: rivers Around Lake Lubāns develop Greenways projects in the future. Mārupīte, Neriņa and Dzilnupe as well as five historic trees. It is recommended to start the route in Talsi, exploring the town on nine hills. The route 1 at the nature park Talsu pauguraine reveals magnificent scenery – higher and higher Currently, there are five Greenways with gravel surface available in Western and Northern Latvia. They can be easily used by cyclists Some parts of the route overlap with the national cycling route N 6. The route goes along the oldest building in Mārupe municipality, the Schwarceck 56 km: 10 km 30 km 16 km and pedestrians, although their accessibility varies depending on weather conditions and quality of the road surface. Some sections The route in the territory of Gauja National Park (GNP) offers crossing Gauja river Manor, follows further to the oldest golf club in Latvia – Viesturi and to the runway of rolling countryside to view – Vanagkalns, Breņgu hill, Āžu hill and Kamparkalns – that of the Greenways are still used by motorized vehicles. on an old fashioned ferry to view a variety of picturesque sights along its banks, Riga International Airport. Four information stands have been set-up along the route, not only provide enjoyment, but also take away the power to the most enduring cy- It is recommended to cycle the route during the bird migration period together such as at Ķūķu cliffs and Zvārtes rock. Camels and other exotic animals will displaying a map of Mārupe municipality in Latvian and English, as well as providing clists. Swimming in lakes will give refreshment on hot summer days.
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