Where to go
Paukjärve nature trail’s observation tower (ca 1 km from the parking)
Paukjärve nature trail’s observation tower (ca 1 km from the parking)
Paukjärve nature trail’s observation tower (ca 1 km from the parking)
Paukjärve nature trail’s observation tower (ca 1 km from the parking)
Paukjärve nature trail’s observation tower (ca 1 km from the parking)

Paukjärve nature trail’s observation tower (ca 1 km from the parking)

 

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Hiking trail/Hiking Options
Hiking trail/Hiking Options
Camping
Camping
Observation tower
Observation tower
Fireplace
Fireplace
Covered fireplace
Covered fireplace
Year-round maintenance
Year-round maintenance
Parking
Parking
Harju County, Aegviidu-Kõrvemaa Recreation Area
Announcement!

Due to the closure of the expanded hazard area of the Estonian Defence Forces Central Training Area from 25 May to 31 May 2026, access to the visitor site and movement on the trails may be restricted. For further information, please contact the Defence Forces Central Training Area information line at +372 5326 4560.

Paukjärvi nature trail is circular: the trail starts and ends at the same point. If you take the left branch from the parking lot, the observation tower is 1 km away, and if you take the right branch, it is 4 km.
The observation tower is located in Paukjärve esker – a ridge created under glacier. The tower offers a view of Põhja Kõrvemaa Nature Reserve. Kõnnu Suursoo is on one side, Paukjärv on the other.

Sights

View of Kõnnu Suursoo, bog lakes and pools and Lake Paukjärv on the other side.

Hiking options

Paukjärve nature trail

Camping

Paukjärve campsite

Amenities

11 m high wooden observation tower, 2 platforms

Parking

Parking for 20 cars or max 3 buses in Kaksiksilla parking area at the start of the trail

Additional information

Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct

Restrictions

The tower is situated in North-Kõrvemaa nature reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 604 7212

E-mail: info.aegviidu@rmk.ee

Object type: observation tower

Location info

Location : Harju County, Aegviidu-Kõrvemaa Recreation Area

Kuusalu municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions : On Jägala–Käravete road (Road no. 13), 29 km from Jägala, turn left to the gravel forest road, drive 7.2 km and turn right (follow the sign “Paukjärve”). Drive 2.2 km to Kaksiksilla parking area, where the Paukjärve nature trail starts.  

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.389637
Longitude: 25.680062
L-EST 97x: 595460
L-EST 97y: 6584715

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Telephone:
+372 604 7212
E-mail:
info.aegviidu@rmk.ee
Object type:
observation tower
Location info
Location:
Harju County, Aegviidu-Kõrvemaa Recreation Area
Kuusalu municipality, Harju County
Navigation instructions:
On Jägala–Käravete road (Road no. 13), 29 km from Jägala, turn left to the gravel forest road, drive 7.2 km and turn right (follow the sign “Paukjärve”). Drive 2.2 km to Kaksiksilla parking area, where the Paukjärve nature trail starts.  
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.389637
Longitude: 25.680062
L-EST 97x: 595460
L-EST 97y: 6584715