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E9 section 12: Oviši - Miķeļtornis vs E9 Section 24: Riga City Centre - Vecāķi

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 12: Oviši - Miķeļtornis E9 Section 24: Riga City Centre - Vecāķi
Distance 18 km 24 km
Elevation gain 50 m 123 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: March, May, September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

E9 section 12: Oviši - Miķeļtornis vs E9 Section 24: Riga City Centre - Vecāķi: which should you hike?

At 24 km, E9 Section 24: Riga City Centre - Vecāķi is the longer route — roughly 6 km more than E9 section 12: Oviši - Miķeļtornis (18 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 12: Oviši - Miķeļtornis 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.