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E9 section 2: Pape - Bernāti vs E9 section 7: Jūrkalne - Sārnate

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 2: Pape - Bernāti E9 section 7: Jūrkalne - Sārnate
Distance 25 km 14 km
Elevation gain 42 m 55 m
Typical duration — —
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 April to May
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

E9 section 2: Pape - Bernāti vs E9 section 7: Jūrkalne - Sārnate: which should you hike?

At 25 km, E9 section 2: Pape - Bernāti is the longer route — roughly 11 km more than E9 section 7: Jūrkalne - Sārnate (14 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 7: Jūrkalne - Sārnate 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.