Discover Jaunmārupe: Cycling Routes, Nature and Special Experiences

Jaunmārupe is a versatile destination for anyone who wants to combine physical activity, nature experiences and excursions with different interests. Cycling routes lead through pine forests and past golf course areas, a local architectural monument tells the story of the area around Riga, and several recreational and sports activities offer their own highlights. When looking for accommodation, you can therefore consider which experiences should shape your trip.

Cycling routes between Jaunmārupe and the surrounding area

A five-kilometre walking and cycling path connects Mārupe with Jaunmārupe. Those who want to explore the surroundings on two wheels can also take cycling route No. 6, “Jaunmārupes loks”, a route suitable for easy evening or weekend rides. The route is a good way to get to know Jaunmārupe more closely.

Cycling route No. 7, “Jaunmārupe–Božu ūdenskrātuve”, passes through Jaunmārupe’s varied landscapes: past horse pastures and expansive golf course areas, then along paths through pine forests to the Božu Reservoir.

Golf and water sports as active elements of your trip

The Viesturi Golf Course in Jaunmārupe is a 9-hole golf course. Viesturi Golf offers its own practice area and a putting green. A beginner’s programme teaches swing technique, rules, etiquette and practical play on the course. This also makes the golf course interesting for travellers who want to get to know the sport while on holiday or deepen their existing basic skills.

Marupe Wake Park has three wakeboarding courses with different levels of difficulty: A 130-metre-long course is designed for riders with intermediate skills and offers small jumps and slides. A 170-metre-long course is intended for experienced riders and features more challenging structures. Beginners can use a 200-metre-long course without structures. The park also includes an inflatable water amusement park covering more than 6,000 m², with 95 elements and a 450-metre-long course. Prior telephone reservation is required to visit the water amusement park.

Nature, history and local meeting places

Jaunmārupes dabas parks nature park was established in 2000 next to the “Pavasari” Reservoir. The protected area is of local significance and complements the cycling and landscape experiences with a nature-focused excursion destination. Those who do not want to plan their days around sports alone can include nature as a quieter counterpoint to golf, wakeboarding or longer cycling tours.

A cultural highlight is Švarcenieku muiža. The building was constructed in 1826 as the summer residence of the nobleman Švarc in the area around Riga and has held the status of a local architectural monument since 2016. The park at Švarcenieku muiža has paths, recreational areas, benches, bicycle stands, an information board and lighting. This equipment complements the historical connection with a landscape and visitor-oriented aspect.

Community festivals, Līgo celebrations and children’s festivals are held in the meadow by the Jaunmārupe water tower. These events are among the visible community aspects of the town and give trip planning a local connection alongside nature and sport.

Recreational and sports activities for different age groups

The “Ūdensrozes” playground is intended for younger children aged 1 to 6. Its facilities include, among other things, equipment for sand play, swings, a slide, playhouses, tunnels, play structures, carousels, three-dimensional animal figures and dynamic elements. A paved footpath runs alongside the playground. There is also a rest area with benches, waste bins and bicycle stands.

The “Pavasari” children’s playground is intended for children aged 6 to 16. It has street workout equipment that can be used by different age groups, adults and people with disabilities. In addition, the multifunctional sports field covers 2,065 m² and has a synthetic rubber surface, a long-jump pit with three sectors, a five-lane 100-metre running track and a balance beam.

If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday house in Jaunmārupe, you can base your choice on your preferred travel activities: Cycling route No. 6 is suitable for easy evening or weekend rides, while golf and playgrounds complement trip planning, and cycling route No. 7, the nature park and historic sites open up further excursion destinations.

For the overarching travel overview: Mārupe.