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E9 section 26: Carnikava - Saulkrasti vs E9 Section 29: Tūja - Svētciems

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 26: Carnikava - Saulkrasti E9 Section 29: Tūja - Svētciems
Distance 20 km 24 km
Elevation gain 97 m 83 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Latvia Latvia
Best time to hike Best months: March, May, September Best from May to May
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

E9 section 26: Carnikava - Saulkrasti vs E9 Section 29: Tūja - Svētciems: which should you hike?

At 24 km, E9 Section 29: Tūja - Svētciems is the longer route — roughly 4 km more than E9 section 26: Carnikava - Saulkrasti (20 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 26: Carnikava - Saulkrasti 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.