12 km SIGULDA CLAssICS IN GAUJA NATIONAL PARK 12 km 151 m 83 m 1-1,5 h 2 www.tourism.sigulda.lv Sigulda Sport and Active Leisure Centre – Velnala pedestrian bridge – Krimulda Manor – Serpentine Road – Gutman`s Cave (Gūtmaņa ala) – the Bridge across the Gauja River – Adventure Park “Tarzāns” – Adventure Park “Mežakaķis” – Sigulda Sport and Active Leisure Centre SIGHTSEEING OBJECTS 1 4 6 1. SIGULDA SPORT AND 4. KRIMULDA MANOR 6. GUTMAN`S CAVE (Gūtmaņa ALA) ACTIVE LEISURE CENTRE The Classicism style living house of the Livens The largest cave-grotto in the Baltics. It is the oldest princes, which was built in 1822, is located near the In the summer the track is used for rollerskating, tourist object in Latvia. On the walls of the cave castle ruins of Riga Domcapitel built in 1255. In the Nordic walking, and jogging – it is possible because inscriptions from the 17th century have remained. manor complex the Manager’s house, the Coach of a tree mulch cover band along the paved portion Gutman`s Cave is an ancient place of worship, here house, the Swiss house and others can be viewed. of the track. The equipment rental, sauna and people have made sacrifices to their idols. The legend By prior arrangement a house wine tasting can be shower is available. As additional attraction there is about the Rose of Turaida started in this place. organized. a 30 meter high climbing tower Vells (Devil), which Ph. +371 29111619, www.krimuldaspils.lv includes more than 20 activities, as well as giant swings with a 7 meter free fall. Puķu iela 4, Sigulda, ph. +371 67970262, www.tourism.sigulda.lv 2. DEVIL`S CLIFFS AND CAVE (VELNALAS KLINTIS UN ALA) The last greatest rock wall of the Gauja valley, 15 m high, 250 m long. 8 m below water level, the Devil`s cave – an ancient place of worship – has formed in the cliff. It is a protected geological object. 7 5 3. GAUJA The longest river in Latvia flows through a spacious 7. BundulītiS valley. It starts in Vidzeme Upland, casts a wide 5. SERPENTINE ROAD The milk pavilion of Turaida estate “Bundulītis” It was built for the first time in 1862 in anticipation circle to the Estonian border and flows into the Gulf (The Little Can) More than a hundred years ago of the visit of Russian Tsar Alexander II. In 2006 of Riga near Carnikava. Near Sigulda the Gauja local farmers have refreshened the guests of pavement was applied and lighting lanterns were Valley reaches its maximum depth – 85 m. Sigulda with fresh milk and sold walkingsticks. installed creating a romantic walking place. www.entergauja.com Legend GAUJA NATIONAL PARK Information, map Please note that you are visiting a protected area – the Gauja National Park. Parking lot You are requested to respect its natural and cultural heritage. Rest area Internet WC Bike rental Tent sites Swimming area Outlook point, nature object Cable car Boat rental Fishing area Spring Recommended direction of travel The route length The total amount of height The biggest increase The amount of time necessary 8 You can download the route’s GPS version on 8. THE BRIDGE ACROss THE GAUJA RIVER The first bridge over Gauja River was built in 1936 however it existed a very short amount of time – it was blown up during the World War Two. The existing bridge was built in 1950. 9. ADVENTURE PARK “TarzānS” 10 10. BOBSLEIGH AND LUGE TRACK “SIGULDA” The only track in the Baltics, which allows to experience its speed and adrenaline not only to professional athletes, because rides in bobs are available to everyone. Šveices iela 13, Sigulda, ph. +371 29185351, www.bobtrase.lv 11. ADVENTURE PARK “MežakaķiS” ROUTE PLANNING, TOURIST INFORMATION, EXCURSION AND m ACCOMMODATION BOOKING: 100 3 4 Sigulda District Tourism Information Centre 5 Ausekļa iela 6, Sigulda, LV 2150, Latvija 1 1 80 Phone: +371 67971335 E-mail: [email protected] www.tourism.sigulda.lv 60 Sigulda District Tourism Information Centre “Gūtmaņala” 40 8 Turaidas iela 2a, Sigulda, LV-2150, Latvija 6 Phone: +371 61303030 2 7 9 10 E-mail: [email protected] 20 11 www.tourism.sigulda.lv 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 km www.entergauja.com.