E9 section 3: Bernāti - Liepāja - Karosta vs E9 section 8: Sārnate - Užava
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
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| E9 section 3: Bernāti - Liepāja - Karosta | E9 section 8: Sārnate - Užava | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 14.0 mi23 km | 8.9 mi14 km |
| Elevation gain | — | 26 ft8 m |
| 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 from May to May |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
E9 section 3: Bernāti - Liepāja - Karosta vs E9 section 8: Sārnate - Užava: which should you hike?
At 14.0 mi23 km, E9 section 3: Bernāti - Liepāja - Karosta is the longer route — roughly 5.4 mi9 km more than E9 section 8: Sārnate - Užava (8.9 mi14 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 8: Sārnate - Užava 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.