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House of the Blackheads, Riga – St. Peter's Church, Riga loop from Riga

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Latvia
Vidzeme

House of the Blackheads, Riga – St. Peter's Church, Riga loop from Riga

Moderate

4.8

(20)

148

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House of the Blackheads, Riga – St. Peter's Church, Riga loop from Riga

02:19

8.98km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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921 m

Riga Castle and Presidential Residence

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Riga Castle, located on the Daugava River, is not only a magnificent architectural landmark, but also the official residence of the President of the Republic of Latvia. The castle's historic …

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1.68 km

House of the Blackheads, Riga

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The House of the Blackheads was built in 1334 as a place for meetings and celebrations of various social organizations in Riga. The Second World War reduced the House of the Blackheads to rubble and it was restored in 1999.

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2.05 km

St. Peter's Church, Riga

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St. Peter's Church, often called the highest point of the city, is one of the oldest and most valuable buildings of medieval monumental architecture in the Baltic States. Built in …

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2.07 km

The Bremen Town Musicians are a gift from the twin city of Bremen to Riga and were set up in 1990.

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2.39 km

Small Guild (Mazā Ģilde), Riga

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The Small Guild in Riga is particularly striking due to its fairytale architectural style - a bit like a hidden castle in the middle of the city. It is a …

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2.73 km

Riga Cathedral

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In history, the cathedral of Riga was the central cathedral of all Latvia, until its fall in 1561. The cathedral, built in 1211, is one of the oldest sacral buildings …

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4.93 km

The beautiful building stands out among the already stunning other buildings in the area.

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6.68 km

Bastejkalns Park

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Narrow paths, avenues, rock gardens, waterfalls: the Basteiberg (“Bastejkalns”) is one of the most beautiful and romantic spots in Riga and made for a stroll. The park has been a …

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8.98 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.20 km

2.71 km

1.93 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

5.40 km

3.54 km

< 100 m

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Friday 3 July

21°C

13°C

73 %

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