Gravel Ride to Piltene

A gravel cycling route starting from Ventspils

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Explore the picturesque countryside on this gravel ride to the charming town of Piltene.

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This round-trip gravel route takes you through the beautiful Latvian countryside, passing by the historic Ventspils Castle along the way. The route is relatively moderate with a total ascent of 92 meters and a distance of 79 kilometers. Piltene, with its quaint streets and historic architecture, is a highlight of this ride. The town offers scenic views and a chance to experience rural Latvian charm. The overall difficulty of this route is rated as moderate (3 out of 5) and the epicness level is average (3 out of 5).

gravel

79 km

92 m

Tough

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Start: Ventspils City center

Ventspils: Cycling in the coastal town of Ventspils offers a mix of scenic routes and charming town center.

Ventspils is a town in Latvia located on the coast of the Baltic Sea. From a cyclist's perspective, Ventspils offers a mix of scenic coastal routes and picturesque rural roads. Cycling in Ventspils allows cyclists to explore the charming town center, ride along the beach promenade, and venture into the surrounding countryside. With its relatively flat terrain, Ventspils is suitable for both road and gravel cyclists. One of the key cycling-related spots in the area is the Ventspils Adventure Park, which offers various outdoor activities including mountain biking trails. Overall, Ventspils is a pleasant and cyclist-friendly locality.