Kemeri town, Green Dune, and Witches' Bog
Hiking tour from Riga
  • 6 h
  • ~22km
  • Ķemeri National Park
Program

This hike brings you to Kemeri – a former sulfur water and mud resort town. Once famous, it has fallen from its former glory, only architectural monuments are left to speak of the former splendour of the Kemeri resort. Kemeri is a very lovely town with romantic wooden architecture, perfect for all those who are artists at heart. Kemeri is located within the Kemeri National Park which is known for its great biological diversity.
What is waiting for you on this hike? A walk around Kemeri historical resort, lovely wooden architecture, the Black Alder Swamp boardwalk, peaceful hike along the Green Dune, colourful sulfur water ponds in the Witches’ Bog, and hopefully – a lot of adventures!

Highlights
  • Ķemeri bathhouse, hotel, rotunda on the Love island and other sites of the former resort
  • Black Alder swamp boardwalk
  • Forest trail
  • The Church of St. Peter-Paul
  • Ķemeri wooden architecture
  • Green Dune
  • Sulfur Ponds in the Swamp of the Witches
When and where

The meeting point is in front of the Kemeri train station at 10:30. The hike starts and ends at the same point. Return back to Riga around 17:00.

Transportation

You have two options – train or your own car. Train to Kemeri departs at 09:30 from Riga train station and arrives in Kemeri at 10:28 (2,10 € one way ticket). If you come by your own car, you can park it next to the Kemeri train station, there is free parking.

!IMPORTANT!

The safety measures during the tour:

  • On the tour are not allowed persons who have to be in quarantine or are having symptoms like fever, and other signs of acute infection.

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Tour dates
  • 12.11.2022
Participation fee

15 € per person.

Included
  • Route planning;
  • English speaking hike leader;
  • Kemeri city tour;
  • Taxes.
Not included
  • Transportation costs;
  • Food and drinks;
How to dress

Please, dress accordingly to the weather forecast! Due to very changeable weather, layering is key to enjoying the hike, and rain protection is a must-have. Any comfortable shoes or sandals are good enough for this hike.

Level of difficulty

A quite easy hike. Walking around the town, small foot paths through the woods, boardwalks and countryside roads.

What to bring with you
  • 2 l of water per person as a minimum 
  • Snacks and lunch for breaks and picnic
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Tom Moore
Tom Moore
2022-11-19T14:17:21+0000
Had a fantastic hike with Valdis today. He's really friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.
Zijian Hua
Zijian Hua
2022-10-16T08:47:16+0000
Valdis is an experienced guide, a local from Riga. He has a wealth of knowledge and is always able to tell you... interesting history along the way. The route plan of the hiking is also reasonable. In autumn, the fallen leaves near Sigulda are also very beautiful. If you are planning to do an outdoor hike in Latvia too, then don't hesitate to join a walking group organized by Valdis.🇱🇻read more
Sheila Dunk
Sheila Dunk
2022-06-04T01:33:30+0000
Absolutely brilliant day out with Valdis, we didn’t stop talking from the moment he picked me up. He was knowledgeable... about the area, answered all my questions about Latvia and was just delightful to be with.The area of the hike was stunning, we got some good spots for views and pictures, the weather was beautiful and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend the day. The hike isn’t difficult, plenty of ups and downs and with a decent level of fitness anyone can do this hike.read more
Betti Sewell
Betti Sewell
2020-11-28T17:19:37+0000
The hike was beautiful and Valdis was relaxed, helpful and informative. Highly recommended.
Chris Palin
Chris Palin
2020-11-15T07:39:38+0000
Had a great experience with Valdis. The hike was really interesting with lots of points of interest including an... abandoned bob sleigh track. A great guide, fantastic day out.10 out of 10 I would definitely recommend to anybodyread more
Elisa Bozzotto
Elisa Bozzotto
2020-10-31T21:30:28+0000
I love the atmosphere in the group and the offered trails. They show a part of the countryside that is still not yet... well know but definitely worth seeing. With woods that look like the one from a fairy story book and really good company it's definitely a suggested tou experience for the lovers of outdoors activities..The guide is super available and offer explanations and curiosity. Particularly useful is the description of how to reach the starting point with public transport (even with the specific schedule time). So I definitely recommend it 😉read more
Lina Kulikauskaite
Lina Kulikauskaite
2020-10-31T18:04:12+0000
Nicely chosen trail 🍂🌲very friendly and supportive guide. Had a lot of fun! Looking forward for next trip 👣📸
Kristīna Kļimoviča
Kristīna Kļimoviča
2020-10-05T05:49:53+0000
I am very grateful to Valdis for leading our hike through the Gauja National Park near Sigulda. It was the perfect... combination of the city sightseeing and enjoying nature. Valdis made stops at the most remarkable objects both in the city and in nature and told the most important things, which were neither too much nor too little. He really took good care of the group. Thank you for this day! Highly recommended!read more
Victor Papin
Victor Papin
2020-10-04T15:43:17+0000
Great welcoming & service, great hike.
Oskars Ikstens
Oskars Ikstens
2018-04-27T12:18:35+0000
Zane Kurševa
Zane Kurševa
2018-04-22T14:12:43+0000
Armīns Maslovskis
Armīns Maslovskis
2018-04-22T13:39:50+0000
Liene Lote Čemme
Liene Lote Čemme
2018-03-01T14:27:46+0000
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