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Riga City Canal – Riga Old Town loop from Riga

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Latvia

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Riga City Canal – Riga Old Town loop from Riga

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4.0

(2)

287

runners

Riga City Canal – Riga Old Town loop from Riga

01:43

16.2km

70m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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1.12 km

Freedom Monument (Brīvības piemineklis), Riga

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The 42 meter high Freedom Monument is the symbol of Riga. It was built during the first Latvian independence in the early 1930s and symbolizes the three Latvian regions of that time with the three stars. The statue faces west, which can be taken as a clear sign.

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1.25 km

Freedom Monument

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A great and revered monument in Latvia. A pivotal icon in a beautiful part of Riga.

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1.30 km

Riga City Canal

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A belt with several parks and representative buildings formed along the canal. On the edge of the old town, it separates it from the new town and is considered the green oasis of Riga.
On hot summer days, numerous trees provide shade and electric wooden boats can be used to take you to the Daugava.
The paths are nicely laid out, with a bench every few meters inviting you to linger. There are several wifi hotspots here to lure young Latvians into nature.
At the Latvian National Theater there is a statue of the Russian national poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, the founder of modern Russian literature.

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1.84 km

Town hall square

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The Rathausplatz in Riga was rebuilt because the old Rathausplatz and its historic buildings were destroyed during World War II. It was rebuilt excellently. Only the museum, which documents the Russian occupation and oppression, is an architectural anomaly.

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1.87 km

Riga Old Town

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The Old Town of Riga offers you a very special running route - narrow streets, cobblestones and buildings that breathe history accompany you with every step. As you run through the streets, the scenery constantly changes between Gothic churches, historic houses and small squares with cafes. A real experience that makes you feel like you are jogging through the centuries without losing the rhythm of your steps.

The challenge here lies in the cobblestones, which require full concentration. But that is precisely what gives the route a special charm. You also discover details that you might miss as a walker - artistic facades, small statues and colorful signs that give Riga its distinctive character.

If you set out early, you often have the Old Town almost to yourself and can enjoy the quiet atmosphere. On later runs, the Old Town gradually fills up and the vibrant life makes the route even more lively. A run through the Old Town of Riga is a dynamic interplay of history and modernity, and the different impressions give you a unique energy boost on your route.

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5.29 km

Vanšu Bridge

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As one of a total of five bridges, the Vanšu Bridge spans the northern part of the Düna (Daugava). Due to its 109 meter high pylon, it is one of Riga's most striking landmarks. It connects Valdemāra Street with Kalnciema Street.

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