E9 section 18: Kaltene - Mērsrags 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 18: Kaltene - Mērsrags | E9 Section 23: Bulduri - Riga City Centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 15.0 mi24 km | 14.0 mi23 km |
| Elevation gain | 82 ft25 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 months: May, September | Best months: May, September |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
E9 section 18: Kaltene - Mērsrags vs E9 Section 23: Bulduri - Riga City Centre: which should you hike?
At 15.0 mi24 km, E9 section 18: Kaltene - Mērsrags is the longer route — roughly 0.6 mi1 km more than E9 Section 23: Bulduri - Riga City Centre (14.0 mi23 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 23: Bulduri - Riga City Centre 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.