Siguldas Stirnu buks
Congratulations! You’ve reached the landing page of trail run series’ “Roe buck” second race of the season!
Sigulda remains as one of the most visited sightseeing locations in Latvia! Its charm consists of the picturesque river Gauja’s ancient valley sights, rich variety of reliefs, interesting architecture and its undeniable artistic vibe and cleanliness.
The race centre and registration of participants: will be located in the territory of Sigulda's New Castle built by Prince Kropotkin in the 19th century! GoogleMap here!
Race programme:: HERE! (coming soon)
Detailed distance maps:: TraceDeTrail
Distance GPX files available here (click “Save link as”!):: “Vāvere – GPX”, “Zaķis – GPX”, “Stirnu buks – GPX”, “Vilks – GPX”
“Tour guide – Gauja National Park”:: EnterGauja.com
The fence built of torn boulders in the historical center of Sigulda manor surrounds the buildings built in the 18th and 19th centuries: Summer Castle, New Castle, White Castle, vagars house, manor’s servant house, barn, laundry, the root and fruit cellars. The new Sigulda castle was built in the 19th century by the manor owners Princess Olga and Dmitrijs Kropotkin from the boulder wall typical of Vidzeme next to the old wooden manor house. Legend has it that when Sigulda Castle was built, lime was mixed with the milk of the surrounding farms, which is why it is so strong.
However, the “Roe bucks” will also have to be strong, as for the second year in a row, during the August race, Latvian championship medals in the ultra-long trail running distance are fought for (~83 km “Garmin Fēnix Wolf”)!
This year, the participants of the longest distance are expected to run along the conditional East Bank of river Gauja, starting the distance on the stage of Cēsis Castle Park, but finishing – in Sigulda!
"The Enter Gauja Trail or Devon-era rock and roll is planned as a three-year cycle of trail races, during which participants will run and get to know both forest trails of the Gaujmala, the exceptionally scenic Gauja National Park, and once every three years complete the trail's 120-kilometer circle!" says organizer of the race Rimants Liepiņš.
Meanwhile, even for the participants of the shortest distances, Devon-era rock and roll will appear in all its glory, as every moment in the Gauja National Park is saturated with the presence of nature. This is no ordinary park – this is a park where going on adventures while wandering and exploring every moment becomes a unique experience. The largest national park in the Baltics was established more than 40 years ago. The Gauja National Park protects the richness of the river Gauja’s ancient valley and its surroundings (Gauja region), as well as the extensive diversity of plant, bird, and insect species.
The origins of the river Gauja ancient valley can be traced back to more than 350 million years ago, but it acquired its current form at the end of the ice age when the melting waters of the glaciers washed away the ancient ravines. The park itself is crossed by the longest river in Latvia – Gauja.
Distance constructor Artis Ločmelis (SK Burkānciems) only has to clap his hands: “Gauja has its own magic, there’s no doubt! Distance as a river character. At times fast, at times calm. Both the mystery of the ravines and the beautiful rock outcrops. Meadows, forests, trails, trails, and people.”
See you in Vidzeme’s own Switzerland!!!
Artis Ločmelis (“VSK Burkānciems”) still tirelessly helps the “Roebuck” with the trails in the heart of Vidzeme! Special thanks to the responsive Sigulda municipality and the enthusiastic Dace Preisa for supporting us!