HomeTrailsE9 section 11: Staldzene - Oviši vs E9 Section 23: Bulduri - Riga City Centre

E9 section 11: Staldzene - Oviši vs E9 Section 23: Bulduri - Riga City Centre

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

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E9 section 11: Staldzene - Oviši E9 Section 23: Bulduri - Riga City Centre
Distance 11.0 mi17 km 14.0 mi23 km
Elevation gain 52 ft16 m 167 ft51 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
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 11: Staldzene - Oviši vs E9 Section 23: Bulduri - Riga City Centre: which should you hike?

At 14.0 mi23 km, E9 Section 23: Bulduri - Riga City Centre is the longer route — roughly 3.7 mi6 km more than E9 section 11: Staldzene - Oviši (11.0 mi17 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 11: Staldzene - Oviši 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.