HomeTrailsE9 section 3: Bernāti - Liepāja - Karosta vs E9 section 4: Karosta - Ziemupe

E9 section 3: Bernāti - Liepāja - Karosta 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.

Units
E9 section 3: Bernāti - Liepāja - Karosta E9 section 4: Karosta - Ziemupe
Distance 14.0 mi23 km 14.0 mi22 km
Elevation gain
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 months: April, May, June, August, September Best months: April, May, June, September
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E9 section 3: Bernāti - Liepāja - Karosta vs E9 section 4: Karosta - Ziemupe: which should you hike?

At 14.0 mi23 km, E9 section 3: Bernāti - Liepāja - Karosta is the longer route — roughly 0.6 mi1 km more than E9 section 4: Karosta - Ziemupe (14.0 mi22 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.