HomeTrailsE9 section 2: Pape - Bernāti vs E9 section 5: Ziemupe - Pāvilosta

E9 section 2: Pape - Bernāti 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.

Units
E9 section 2: Pape - Bernāti E9 section 5: Ziemupe - Pāvilosta
Distance 16 mi25 km 13.0 mi21 km
Elevation gain 30 ft9 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 from May to May
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

E9 section 2: Pape - Bernāti vs E9 section 5: Ziemupe - Pāvilosta: which should you hike?

At 16 mi25 km, E9 section 2: Pape - Bernāti is the longer route — roughly 2.5 mi4 km more than E9 section 5: Ziemupe - Pāvilosta (13.0 mi21 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.