Cēsu novads district, Latvia

Places to visit near Stalbe

Stalbe is a town in Cēsu novads district, Latvia. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 52 caves, 19 forts & heritage and 9 churches. The must-see places are Straupes Baznīca (7 km), Lielstraupes Pils (7 km) and Mazstraupes Kapu Kapliča (7 km).

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Stalbe, Latvia
Stalbe, Cēsu novads district, Latvia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Stalbe at a glance

Location
Cēsu novads district, Latvia
Coordinates
57.3706° N, 25.0311° E
Places within 50 km
147 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Stalbe

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Stalbe

65 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Stalbe. The closest is Ungurs (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Stalbe

52 caves within 100 km of Stalbe. The closest is Underground Lakes (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Stalbe

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stalbe. The closest is Ungurmuižas Kungu Māja (4 km); the best-known is Lielstraupes Pils (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Stalbe

33 churches within 100 km of Stalbe. The closest is Straupes Baznīca (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Stalbe

15 museums within 100 km of Stalbe. The closest is Cēsis Castle Museum (20 km); the best-known is Turaida Castle (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Stalbe

12 parks within 100 km of Stalbe. The closest is Spieķu Parks (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Stalbe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stalbe
  2. 7 km Mazstraupes Kapu Kapliča · heritage site, Cēsu novads
  3. 1 km Lielstraupes Pils · heritage site, Cēsu novads
  4. 1 km Straupes Baznīca · church, Cēsu novads
  5. 17 km Līgatnes Pilskalns · viewpoint, Cēsu novads
  6. 8 km Gauja National Park · national park, Cēsu novads
  7. 10 km Back to Stalbe

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How to reach Stalbe

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    Within 15 km of Stalbe

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stalbe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3665Ungurs (6 km)
    Caves5252Underground Lakes (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1935Ungurmuižas Kungu Māja (4 km)
    Churches933Straupes Baznīca (7 km)
    Museums515Cēsis Castle Museum (20 km)
    Parks112Spieķu Parks (32 km)
    Waterfalls1011Waterfall of Kempju (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Gauja National Park (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints610Ērģeļu Klintis (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves06Mīlestības Saliņa (87 km)
    Beaches & coast05White Dune (52 km)
    Other attractions33Ungurmuiža Manor (4 km)
    Treks13E9 Section 31: Ikla-Kabli (47 km)

    Stalbe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stalbe?

    Straupes Baznīca (church, about 7 km), Lielstraupes Pils (heritage site, about 7 km), Mazstraupes Kapu Kapliča (heritage site, about 7 km), Gauja National Park (national park, about 10 km), Līgatnes Pilskalns (viewpoint, about 18 km), Cēsis Castle (heritage site, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Stalbe?

    147 places on Spotwander: 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 52 caves, 19 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Stalbe?

    Ungurs, about 6 km by road; Riebiņu Ezers (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Stalbe?

    Underground Lakes, about 10 km by road; Celpu Ala (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Stalbe?

    Ungurmuižas Kungu Māja, about 4 km by road; Lielstraupes Pils (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stalbe?

    Start in Stalbe, visit Mazstraupes Kapu Kapliča, then Lielstraupes Pils, then Straupes Baznīca, then Līgatnes Pilskalns, then Gauja National Park, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stalbe?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Stalbe

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Stalbe’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Stalbe on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.