Parking for 10 cars in the Bike path campfire site parking lot

The tree is marked with an information board

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

by the road

The tree is marked with an information board

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Booking terms and conditions for RMK nature houses and rental huts

1. Booking terms and conditions

Estonian State Forests Management Centre (RMK) shall abide by the following terms and conditions for booking and cancelling the booking of nature houses and rental huts:

• Pre-sales invoice shall be paid by the due date as specified on the invoice.
• The customer shall have to cancel the booking, if he/she has decided not to use the nature house or rental hut.

In case the customer has not paid the invoice by the due date, RMK is entitled to cancel the booking.

2. Booking and payment

RMK nature houses and rental huts can be booked online www.bouk.io or weekdays Mon-Fri from 9.00 to16.00 the phone +372 676 7532 also via e-mail at puhkus@rmk.ee

Persons under the age of 18 are allowed to book and use the nature house and rental hut only together with an adult..

For each nature house and rental hut, the number of customers who can use the facility at the same time is limited and that number is specified in the description of the nature house and rental hut on RMK homepage. The number of users does not include children aged 1-3.

An advance booking can be made for a nature house and rental hut for up to seven days.
Within seven days from advance booking the booking has to be confirmed in writing, otherwise the booking will be void. If the customer wants to use extra services in addition to renting the nature house (nature programme, hiking, transport etc.), RMK shall make a respective offer.

After booking or confirming the advance booking, the customer shall receive a pre-sales invoice for the whole sum. If the booking is made earlier than 21 days before using the service, the customer shall receive a pre-sales invoice for the whole sum, which must be paid within 14 days after booking. If the booking is made later than 14 days before using the service, the customer shall receive a pre-sales invoice for the whole sum, which must be paid immediately.

The pre-sales invoice shall be paid by the due date shown on the invoice. After the payment of the invoice has been received, RMK shall issue a regular invoice to the customer, if requested, to confirm the booking.

With the pre-sales invoice the customer shall receive the contact information of the caretaker of the nature house/rental hut and information how the customer receives the keys to the nature house/rental hut. The customer him/herself shall agree with the caretaker about the time of arriving and leaving.
RMK reserves the right to change the quoted prices.

3. Cancellation and amendment

The customer can cancel a reservation for a nature or forest house made online in the BOUK self-service environment.
An email booking of a nature house or rental hut can cancelled on weekdays Mon–Fri from 9:00 to 16:00 by email to puhkus@rmk.ee

Cancelling date is the date when RMK receives information about cancellation of the booking. If the customer proves that cancellation was sent in good time to be delivered by the intended time, RMK shall accept the cancellation, even if it is delivered later or is not delivered at all.  

If the booking of the rental hut is cancelled 7 days or more before using the service, the customer shall be refunded the advance payment less the service fee (2,00 EUR).

If the booking is cancelled later than 6 days but earlier than 73 hours before using the service, the customer shall be refunded 75 percent of the total sum.

If the booking is cancelled later than 72 hours before using the service, no refund shall be made to the customer.

If the booking is cancelled before starting to use the service due to the illness, involvement in an accident or death of the customer or a person close to the customer, the customer is entitled to full refund.
In this case the customer shall have to inform the RMK Nature Management Department immediately of cancelling the booking. Within two weeks at the latest certification (from the doctor, police etc) on the cause of cancelling the booking needs to be provided and sent to:
RMK Visitor Management Department, Sagadi Village, Haljala Municipality, 45403 Lääne-Viru County. If the booking is cancelled for the above-mentioned reasons during the time of using the service, no refund shall be made to the customer.

If the customer wants to change the time or place of using the service, it will be regarded as cancellation of the earlier booking and making a new booking.

4. RMK’s right to cancel a booking

RMK shall be entitled to cancel a booking due to force majeure (natural disaster, high risk of forest fire, strike etc.), in which case RMK shall inform the customer as soon as possible. In this case the customer is entitled to full refund of the payment. The customer shall not be compensated for possible additional costs incurred.

5. Return of the key

The customer shall return the key to the rental hut according to the instructions received.

6. Use of the house

The customer (person who has made reservation) ensures that all people who are using the house follow the house rules that are introduced while house was handed over for their use. The customer (person who has made reservation) ensures that all visitors follow the generally accepted quiet time (23.00 to 6.00) of RMK´s nature houses and rental huts.

6.1. Use of the rental hut
The estimated time of arrival of customers at the rental hut is 16.00, the estimated time of leaving is 12.00.
Rental huts have spartan furnishing only – a bench, a table and a fireplace. Customers have to bring sleeping gear and other necessary items with them. The user of a rental hut shall ensure that the hut and the furnishings of the hut remain in good order when he/she leaves.

6.2 Use of nature house
Estimated time of arriving of customers at the nature house is 16.00, estimated time of leaving is 12.00.
User of the nature house shall ensure that the rooms and the furnishings of the nature house remain in good order after he/she leaves.

7. Compensation for damage

7.1. The customer shall be liable to compensate to RMK for damage caused by negligent use or misuse of the nature house or rental hut..

7.2. At the request of RMK, the customer undertakes to pay a contractual penalty to the extent of double charge for using the rental hut, in case the actual number of users of the rental hut exceeds the permitted number of users established for the rental hut.

7.3. The customer undertakes to pay the contractual penalty in the sum 130,00 EUR at the request of RMK, in case  the actual number of users of the nature house exceeds the permitted number of users established for the nature house.

8. Complaints

Any complaints shall be filed to the caretaker of the nature house or rental hut immediately when a problem emerges. If it is impossible to find a satisfying solution to the problem on site, a complaint shall be sent in writing to RMK Visitor Management Department, Sagadi Village, Haljala Municipality, 45403 Lääne-Viru County within one week after using the service. RMK shall handle the complaint within one month.

9. Settlement of disputes

All disputes shall be settled by negotiation. If agreement cannot be reached by negotiations, the dispute shall be settled pursuant to the procedure prescribed by law.

10. Other notes

RMK shall not be liable to compensate damages or expenses resulting from natural conditions, such as e.g. mosquitoes, mice or unexpected weather changes.

11. Use and protection of customer data

RMK processes personal data in compliance with the European Union data protection regulation and accordingly to the valid Terms and Conditions of Data Protection in RMK.

The rental hut is not accessible by car, parking in the parking area for 5 cars about 100 m from the hut.

Furnished with a table, benches, refrigerators, a fireplace, a sauna, but no kitchen. There are campfire sites, a ball court, boat deck and dry toilets nearby. Guests must bring their own bedding. Drinking water from a natural freshwater spring.
Firewood in shed 100 m from the hut. Water for the sauna must be brought from the lake.

On the Õrsava hiking trail.

Fire rings with a grill.

A good spot for a lakeside summer family holiday where you can go swimming in the lake or walking in the forest, learn about Mustoja Landscape Protection Area with its largest and most prominent kames and eolian landforms with sand plains, Õrsava hiking trail and Seto Farm Museum.

• Advance booking is required!
• Clean the rooms before leaving the rental hut.
• The object is equipped with firewood.
• Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
  

Persons under the age of 18 can book and use the rental hut only when accompanied by an adult. The hut is not available for use during winter.

Parking near the campfire site.

Water is available from the Vaidva river.

Fire ring, table and benches, dry toilet

Hiking on the RMK Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve Hiking Route. 600 m from the site is the start of Mõisamõtsa nature trail.

The maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 5.

Fire ring with a grill.

Vaidva river, Metsavenna farm, watermill of Vastse-Roosa manor

The campfire site is located in private land, so please show respect to the landowners.
From Metsavenna Farm it is possible to book different services and study the history of partisans (Forest Brothers). Near the campfire site you can also find the Metsavenna shop.
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Roadside parking

Fire ring, information board, 2 benches

The maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 2.

Põltsamaa River, riparian habitats

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Situated in Endla Nature Reserve. To organise a public event with more than 20 participants, drive an off-road vehicle and go on a boating trip, a permit must be obtained from the protected area manager. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Domestic water can be obtained from the water-filled mining canal.

Car park, covered fireplace, covered table and benches, lean-to shelter, dry toilet, waste bin, and wood shed at the Aidu-Nõmme campfire site. There are 3 large and 9 small information boards, 1 raft.

available

The Aidu quarry is one of the most unique artificial landscapes, which is finding increased reuse, both in the form of tourism and sports activities. The open-pit mine ceased operation in 2012 due to the depletion of reserves. After the quarry was closed, the driveways and mining areas began to fill with water. Thus, in the middle of a rocky desert, Estonia’s very own collection of light blue lagoons emerged, where carbonate rocks and limestone partially dissolve in water and begin to form gypsum. The water reflected from the gypsum crystals causes a beautiful light blue colour. As you pass through the quarry, please pay attention. Movement is along the old quarry area, and attention should be paid to ascents and descents. In two places, the water-filled excavation area must be crossed with a raft. Crossing in the raft is at your own risk. If possible, plan the crossing during daylight. For safety reasons, there should be no more than 4 people on the raft; or even fewer in the case of large people. The raft is propelled by the force of your hands, by pulling the rope attached to the shore. We ask that the people on the raft maintain their balance; squatting is recommended. Rocking the raft or hanging from the railings is prohibited. When crossing the canal with children, an adult must also be present on the raft.

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Parking area for 3 cars

A wooden observation tower with an open top

Restored flood-meadow, the Halliste River, forested meadow, large wild animals, attractive bird species

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Located in Soomaa National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Roadside parking for 4 cars

5 m high wooden observation tower surrounded by a textile cover. Boardwalk.

Tuhu hiking trail

Tuhu mire, fascinating flora, birdlife and fauna

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Located in Tuhu Nature Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Parking for 10 cars

Water from Poruni river

2 covered fireplaces with grillrest, 3 information stands, 12 information boards, lean-to shelter, 2 firewood shelters, 3 dry toilets

Available

Poruni River, primeval forest, the legacy of military operations, Puhatu bogs

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

The campfire site is situated in Puhatu Nature Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Parking for 10 cars

The observation tower is 13 m, the highest platform is on 10 m

Rüütli bog, sand ridges formed during the retreat of Lake Peipsi, different forest growth types, raised bog flora, bog islands, bog pools.

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

The campfire site is situated in Muraka Nature Conservation Area.
According to the nature conservation rules, motorised vehicle traffic is prohibited outside roads and paths. Campfires can be made only in designated sites.