Rocky Seashore of Latvia Hike

Hike the rocky Vidzeme seashore
The red Veczemju sandstone cliffs
Active day by the sea
Swim in the sea
Guided hike tour on one of the most beautiful hiking routes in Latvia - hike along the rocky seaside of Vidzeme region.

Tour Type

Hiking Tour

Tour Duration

~9 Hours

Location

Vidzeme - North Latvia

Tour Season

April - November

From 45 EUR per person
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One day hiking tour in the Nature Reserve "Vidzeme rocky seaside". One of the most beautiful areas of the Baltic seashore in Latvia. Wonderful nature, ancient monuments, great sightseeing, all this and much more will be inspiring on this one day tour in Latvia. Enjoy fresh air, go for a swim in the sea, draw on the sand or see how far can you jump on one leg - just enjoy your time outdoors.

About The Tour

Tour Description

Latvia has over 500 km of beautiful, soft, white sand seashore, beaches that are perfect for swiming and sunbathing, but we are not going there on this hike. We are lifting difficulty level just a tiny bit up and adding sweet taste of excitement on hiking the rocky seaside of Latvia where, if feeling adventurous one can jump from stone to stone.

Besides hiking on the seashore, there are short sections of the route going through the coastal forests which adds some diversity. Besides the forests also fisherman tools, boats and homes will give a particular charm to the hike.

Join the hike and experience different Latvia during your visit here.

Tour Highlights

Hike along the rocky seashore of Vidzeme and discover a different side of Latvia’s Baltic coast, with wild beaches, sandstone cliffs, coastal forests, old fishing homes, capes, boulders and sea views far from the usual sandy resort beaches.

Rocky Seashore of Vidzeme

Experience one of Latvia’s most unusual coastal landscapes, where the beach is shaped by stones, pebbles, waves and open Baltic Sea views.

Old Ķurmrags Lighthouse

Discover the old Ķurmrags lighthouse, a memorable coastal landmark shaped by time, storms and the changing shoreline.

Cape Ķurmrags

Visit one of the most distinct capes on the Vidzeme shoreline, where waves and ice have gathered large piles of rocks along the coast.

Veczemju Sandstone Cliffs

See the colourful red sandstone cliffs of Veczemju, one of the most impressive cliff formations along Latvia’s Baltic Sea coast.

Kutkāju Stone and Cape Kutkāji

Climb onto one of Latvia’s largest coastal stones and continue along Cape Kutkāji, a playful and memorable point on the route.

Coastal Forests and Fisherman Homes

Walk short forest sections and pass old coastal homes, boats and fisherman tools that add local character to the seashore hike.

Route at a Glance

A scenic coastal hiking route through the Vidzeme rocky seashore nature area, mostly following the sea and connecting capes, cliffs, large coastal stones, forest sections and fishing village atmosphere.

1

Start of the Hike

Rocky coast begins

2

Old Ķurmrags Lighthouse

Coastal landmark

3

Cape Ķurmrags

Rocks and sandstone shore

4

Veczemju Cliffs

Red sandstone cliffs

5

Kutkāju Stone

Large coastal boulder

6

Cape Kutkāji

Rocky cape

7

Cape Rankuļrags

Finish near the sea

Explore the Hiking Route
1

Start of the Hike

Begin the hike on the Vidzeme rocky seashore, where the route quickly moves away from the idea of a typical soft sand beach. This is a more adventurous coastal walk over stones, pebbles and natural shoreline textures.

2

Old Ķurmrags Lighthouse

Visit the old Ķurmrags lighthouse, one of the distinctive landmarks of this part of the coast. It gives the hike a strong sense of place and shows how the shoreline has changed over time.

3

Cape Ķurmrags

Continue to Cape Ķurmrags, one of the most recognisable capes on the Vidzeme shoreline. Waves and ice have brought together large piles of rocks, while nearby sandstone formations add even more character to the coast.

4

Veczemju Sandstone Cliffs

Reach the red sandstone cliffs of Veczemju, one of the most impressive and colourful cliff groups along the Vidzeme seashore. This is a great place for photos and one of the visual highlights of the hike.

5

Kutkāju Stone

Stop at Kutkāju Stone, one of the largest coastal stones in Latvia. If conditions are safe, climbing onto the stone gives a fun and memorable moment during the hike.

6

Cape Kutkāji

Continue along Cape Kutkāji, a rocky and atmospheric part of the route. The mix of stones, sea views and natural shoreline makes this section feel very different from Latvia’s usual sandy beaches.

7

Cape Rankuļrags and Coastal Finish

Finish the main route near Cape Rankuļrags after a long coastal walk of around 16 km. Along the way, short forest sections, fisherman homes, boats and sea views create a varied and authentic Latvian seaside hiking experience.

Additional information

  • Total distance of the hike is ~16 km (~10 miles), mostly directly by the sea.
  • Road cover: beach, mostly covered with rocks and pebbles.
  • There are also white sand beaches at the beginning and at the end of the hike which are perfect for swiwming in the sea.
  • Please bring swimsuit if you will want to go for a swim.
  • Please wear flat shoes suitable for walking.
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress according to the weather and wear proper shoes for walking.
  • This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility.

Map of the tour

Tour Price and Booking

From 45 EUR*
Price includes:
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Transportation
  • Guide
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From 10 EUR
Price includes:
  • Detailed itinerary
*Price is provided for the whole tour program!
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