Latvia · Vidzeme (Gauja National Park)
Gauja Trail by UTMB
Distance
45 km
Date
August 2, 2026
Entry fee
99 EUR
€ / km
€2.20
UTMB Latvia: Gauja valley singletrack, river gorges, and a Baltic forest race with big-brand polish.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
1200m
D+/KM
26.67m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
7.4%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-7.0%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
2.4 km · 71 m gain
starts km 38 · avg 3.0% · max 18.6%
0.6 km · 68 m gain
starts km 37 · avg 11.9% · max 22.5%
0.6 km · 62 m gain
starts km 21 · avg 9.8% · max 30.4%
Top descents
1.5 km · 67 m drop
starts km 38 · avg -4.6% · max -26.0%
0.4 km · 63 m drop
starts km 37 · avg -15.0% · max -19.0%
1.5 km · 63 m drop
starts km 14 · avg -4.0% · max -16.2%
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Riga (RIX)
Notes
Start: ~1–2 hrs by car or train to Sigulda Cēsis Līgatne (host towns; start varies by distance; TODO: verify 86K start town) / Public transport: easy trains and buses from Riga to Sigulda Cēsis Līgatne; race shuttles offered for some starts (100K per race info; TODO: verify for 86K) / Accommodation: good in Sigulda and Cēsis; limited in small villages; book early
