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E9 section 10: Ventspils - Staldzene vs E9 section 16: Kolka - Ģipka

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

E9 section 10: Ventspils - Staldzene E9 section 16: Kolka - Ģipka
Distance 15 km 24 km
Elevation gain 80 m 87 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Latvia Latvia
Best time to hike Best from May to May Best months: May, September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

E9 section 10: Ventspils - Staldzene vs E9 section 16: Kolka - Ģipka: which should you hike?

At 24 km, E9 section 16: Kolka - Ģipka is the longer route — roughly 9 km more than E9 section 10: Ventspils - Staldzene (15 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, E9 section 10: Ventspils - Staldzene is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.