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Rīga – Alūksne: road trip guide
Road guide for Rīga – Alūksne: fuel costs, places to stop, food, walks and stay ideas.
Route overview
<h3>What to expect on the route</h3> <p>The route is about 202 km and the basic driving time is around 3 h 10 min before longer stops.</p>
Rīga – Alūksne: road trip guide
A practical route guide with suggested stops, scenic places and useful planning notes for drivers.
This page combines cost planning with route ideas, so the trip is not just a drive from one city to another. Choose the most useful stops, check current opening times and adjust the day to weather and season.
- 01Siguldas pils kvartālsPlaces to see · on route
- 02Cēsu pils komplekssPlaces to see · on route
- 03Valmieras vecpilsētas zonaPlaces to see · on route
- 04Smiltenes Tepera ezersPlaces to see · on route
- 05Gulbenes–Alūksnes bānīša stacijaPlaces to see · on route
- 06Stāmerienas pilsPlaces to see · on route
- 07Alūksnes ezersPlaces to see · on route
- 08Tempļakalna parksPlaces to see · on route
Route plan
Planning rhythm
- Check fuel, tyre pressure and route before departure.
- Plan breaks before you get tired.
- Choose a few main stops rather than trying to see everything.
Places to see
10
01
Siguldas pils kvartāls
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
02
Cēsu pils komplekss
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
03
Valmieras vecpilsētas zona
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
04
Smiltenes Tepera ezers
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
05
Gulbenes–Alūksnes bānīša stacija
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
06
Stāmerienas pils
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
07
Alūksnes ezers
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
08
Tempļakalna parks
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
09
Alūksnes pilsdrupas
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
10
Veclaicenes aizsargājamo ainavu apvidus
Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
Stops and breaks
3
01
Siguldas pauze
Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.
02
Valmieras pauze
Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.
03
Gulbenes pauze
Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.
Food and walks
4
01
Siguldas centra kafejnīcas
Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
02
Valmieras ēdināšanas zona
Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
03
Gulbenes centra ēdināšana
Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
04
Alūksnes ezermalas ēdināšanas zona
Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
Stays and campsites
5
01
Alūksnes ezera nakšņošana
Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
02
Alūksnes centra viesnīcas
Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
03
Veclaicenes viesu mājas
Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
04
Gulbenes nakšņošanas zona
Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
05
Stāmerienas apkārtnes naktsmītnes
Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
Places to see
Places to see
- Siguldas pils kvartāls — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Cēsu pils komplekss — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Valmieras vecpilsētas zona — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Smiltenes Tepera ezers — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Gulbenes–Alūksnes bānīša stacija — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Stāmerienas pils — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Alūksnes ezers — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Tempļakalna parks — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Alūksnes pilsdrupas — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
- Veclaicenes aizsargājamo ainavu apvidus — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
Stops and breaks
Stops and breaks
- Siguldas pauze — Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.
- Valmieras pauze — Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.
- Gulbenes pauze — Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.
Food and walks
Food and walks
- Siguldas centra kafejnīcas — Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
- Valmieras ēdināšanas zona — Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
- Gulbenes centra ēdināšana — Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
- Alūksnes ezermalas ēdināšanas zona — Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
Stays and campsites
Stays and campsites
- Alūksnes ezera nakšņošana — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
- Alūksnes centra viesnīcas — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
- Veclaicenes viesu mājas — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
- Gulbenes nakšņošanas zona — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
- Stāmerienas apkārtnes naktsmītnes — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
Cost tips
Cost tips
Fuel cost depends on consumption, speed, traffic, tyres and current price. Use the calculator before leaving.