We invite you to discover the history and cultural heritage of Ādaži Municipality on an exciting cycling tour accompanied by an audio guide. The circular route starts and ends in the centre of Ādaži, at Līgo Square, allowing you to discover traces of different historical periods and important sites around Ādaži in a single ride.

The route passes through former manor estates, historic sites, Soviet-era landmarks, and modern symbols of Ādaži, telling the story of the municipality’s development, local people, the tradition of timber rafting, and significant historical events. Along the way, you can also enjoy the natural scenery and landscapes of the Ādaži area.

To make the route even more engaging, audio guide stories are available at the points of interest, allowing you to learn about the history and significance of each location. The route is suitable for schoolchildren, families, history enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to discover Ādaži in a different way – not simply as a destination on a map, but as a place with a diverse and fascinating story.

The route includes:

1. Līgo Square
2. Ādaži Parish Administration Building – the Old Parish House
3. Remberģe Manor
4. “Kauls” Bridge
5. Podnieki
6. The Beginning of the Timber Rafting Era
7. Little Baltezers
8. Alderi Centre
9. Baltezers Pumping Station
10. Baltezers Church
11. The Latvian War of Independence
12. Ādaži Chips

How to use the audio guide

To listen to the route’s audio guide, download the free “izi.TRAVEL” app to your phone and search for “ĀDAŽI – muižas, plostnieki, inovācijas / ĀDAŽI – manors, rafters, innovations” in the app. Make sure that mobile internet and GPS are enabled on your phone.

During your ride, we also recommend planning a break – stop at one of the cafés in the area or enjoy a meal you have brought with you at one of the designated rest areas.

Important safety information: Extra caution is required on certain sections of the route. Particular attention should be paid when cycling along the road between Podnieki and Kanāla Street, as well as on the section between Alderi Beach and Baltezers, where cycling takes place along the roadside. Before setting off, it is also recommended to consider a convenient and safe place to keep your phone so that using the audio guide remains both comfortable and safe.

The route brochure is available digitally: https://www.adazunovads.lv/files/adazunovads-s3/s3fs-public/media_file/audiogida_buklets_muizas_plostnieki_inovacijas_eng.pdf