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E9 section 18: Kaltene - Mērsrags vs E9 section 5: Ziemupe - Pāvilosta

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 18: Kaltene - Mērsrags E9 section 5: Ziemupe - Pāvilosta
Distance 24 km 21 km
Elevation gain 74 m 52 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Latvia Latvia
Best time to hike Best months: May, September Best from May to May
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E9 section 18: Kaltene - Mērsrags vs E9 section 5: Ziemupe - Pāvilosta: which should you hike?

At 24 km, E9 section 18: Kaltene - Mērsrags is the longer route — roughly 3 km more than E9 section 5: Ziemupe - Pāvilosta (21 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 5: Ziemupe - Pāvilosta 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.