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E9 Section 23: Bulduri - Riga City Centre vs E9 section 4: Karosta - Ziemupe

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 23: Bulduri - Riga City Centre E9 section 4: Karosta - Ziemupe
Distance 23 km 22 km
Elevation gain 128 m 38 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 months: April, May, June, September
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E9 Section 23: Bulduri - Riga City Centre vs E9 section 4: Karosta - Ziemupe: which should you hike?

At 23 km, E9 Section 23: Bulduri - Riga City Centre is the longer route — roughly 1 km more than E9 section 4: Karosta - Ziemupe (22 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 4: Karosta - Ziemupe 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.