Section 24. Riga City Center - Vecāķi.
Practical information
Length: 24 km
Duration: 8 – 10 h
Start: Riga Town Hall Square next to the Riga tourism information center.
Finish: Vecāķi beach opposite Pludmales iela
Itinerary: Riga Old Town – Miera iela – Mežaparks – Ziemeļblāzma – Vecdaugava – Vecāķi
Road surface: There are pedestrian sidewalks and lanes for pedestrians and cyclists (separated lanes) throughout the entire length. Asphalt, in some places, cobblestones
Difficulty level:
Obstacles: None
Dangerous places: When on a road for pedestrians and cyclists, you have to stay in the lane meant for pedestrians. Be careful when crossing bicycle lanes, railway and tram lines and streets.
Good to know! When travelling in the city, road traffic regulations must be observed.
Alternatives: Bicycle rental is available in the Riga City Center. You can go from Riga City Center (Skanstes iela) to Vecāķi via a bicycle lane (~ 18 km). Buses and the train runs between Riga City Center and Vecāķi (stations: Zemitāni, Brasa, Sarkandaugava, Mangaļi, Ziemeļblāzma, Vecdaugava, Vecāķi), you can go to the Mežaparks neighborhood by tram (No. 11). Transport timetables: https://saraksti.rigassatiksme.lv/index.html, www.1188.lv.