HomeTrailsE9 section 2: Pape - Bernāti vs E9 Section 23: Bulduri - Riga City Centre

E9 section 2: Pape - Bernāti 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.

Units
E9 section 2: Pape - Bernāti E9 Section 23: Bulduri - Riga City Centre
Distance 16 mi25 km 14.0 mi23 km
Elevation gain 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 April to June Best months: May, September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

E9 section 2: Pape - Bernāti vs E9 Section 23: Bulduri - Riga City Centre: which should you hike?

At 16 mi25 km, E9 section 2: Pape - Bernāti is the longer route — roughly 1.2 mi2 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.