Enjoy an unforgettable cycling experience along the banks of the Gauja River, crossing the longest pedestrian and cyclist bridge in Latvia. This approximately 7 km route follows the scenic Gauja riverside, offering breathtaking views and a chance to discover the surroundings of Carnikava. The ride is mostly on paved surfaces, with short sandy sections near the riverbank, making it ideal for a relaxing outdoor experience.

Route:
Carnikava Local History Centre → Vecgauja pedestrian and cyclist bridge → Skautu Street → Ostvalda Street → Fosfora Street → Gauja → Gauja embankment → Upmalas Street → Jūraskrastu Street → Vecgauja pedestrian and cyclist bridge → Carnikava Local History Centre

The route starts at the Carnikava Local History Centre and leads across the Vecgauja pedestrian bridge. After crossing the bridge, turn left and continue straight along the Vecgauja embankment until you reach the pedestrian and cyclist bridge over the Gauja River. Turn left onto the bridge and cross it.

After crossing, continue straight to Skautu Street, which runs alongside the railway, and follow it to Ostvalda Street, where you turn left. Continue straight until Fosfora Street and turn right. Ride on until the second side street, where you will find gates leading to the Gauja riverbank. This section becomes sandy and follows the river until the embankment.

After riding up and down the embankment, continue to Upmalas Street and proceed straight to Jūraskrasta Street, where you turn right. The route then returns the same way: back to the pedestrian and cyclist bridge over the Gauja River.

After crossing the bridge, turn right and continue along the Vecgauja embankment until the Vecgauja pedestrian bridge. Cross it, turn right again, and follow the road back to the Carnikava Local History Centre.

Surface:
• 90% asphalt
• 10% sand – suitable for bicycles and family rides

Points of interest:
• Carnikava Local History Centre
• Celebration Square
• “Laivu māja” of the Carnikava Lutheran congregation
• Viļnis Titāns sculpture “Remembering…”
• Memorial to Carnikava Parish Knights of the Order of Lāčplēsis
• Carnikava pedestrian and cyclist bridge