HomeTrailsE9 Section 27: Saulkrasti - Lauči vs E9 Section 28: Lauči - Tūja

E9 Section 27: Saulkrasti - Lauči vs E9 Section 28: Lauči - Tūja

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 27: Saulkrasti - Lauči E9 Section 28: Lauči - Tūja
Distance 13 km 14 km
Elevation gain 62 m 32 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: May, September
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E9 Section 27: Saulkrasti - Lauči vs E9 Section 28: Lauči - Tūja: which should you hike?

At 14 km, E9 Section 28: Lauči - Tūja is the longer route — roughly 1 km more than E9 Section 27: Saulkrasti - Lauči (13 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 27: Saulkrasti - Lauči 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.