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Mikhail Gate – Daugavpils Fortress Cannons loop from Daugavpils

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Mikhail Gate – Daugavpils Fortress Cannons loop from Daugavpils

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3.0

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Mikhail Gate – Daugavpils Fortress Cannons loop from Daugavpils

01:21

5.29km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.91 km

Daugavpils Fortress External Fortifications

Highlight • Historical Site

In order to prevent the enemy from
approaching the main rampart of
the fortress, its walls were detached
from the external fortifications with
the help of a moat. In case …

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2

2.03 km

Mikhail Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

The Mikhail gate was built in 1820-
1821 and is created after the Franz
fort gate of the Prussian Koblenz
fortress. The massive external
granite façade is nowadays still
decorated …

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3

2.22 km

Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre

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Mark Rothko Art Centre is located in
the building of the artillery arsenal
(1830-1833). It is a place where the
past has regained its second wind
and is in step …

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4

2.33 km

Daugavpils Fortress Cannons

Highlight • Monument

Today history in the fortress
territory is witnessed by historical
large-calibre cannons. In these
days nine old cannons can be
found here: five of them are from
cast-iron, while four …

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5

2.46 km

Nicholas Gate (Daugavpils Fortress)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Daugavpils Fortress is the only early 19th century military fortification of its kind in Northern Europe that has been preserved without major alterations.

The Nicholas gate is one of …

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6

2.52 km

After finishing the renovation
works in 2011, Daugavpils Fortress
Culture and Information Centre
was established in the former Water
Tower building. Once the building
that was built in 1865-1866 assured …

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7

2.67 km

1st Coastal Lunette, Daugavpils Fortress

Highlight • Historical Site

In order to prevent the enemy from
approaching the main rampart of
the fortress, its walls were detached
from the external fortifications with
the help of a moat. In case …

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5.29 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

374 m

310 m

291 m

261 m

Surfaces

2.43 km

2.37 km

190 m

139 m

118 m

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