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Tõramaa wooded meadow campfire site’s observation tower

Tõramaa wooded meadow campfire site’s observation tower

Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park

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The observation tower is located near the Halliste River in the Tõramaa wooded meadow campfire site. From the tower it is possible to observe animals and birds, ancient oak trees, the undulating water field or the frozen expanse during high water.

Sights

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

Camping

Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 1.

Amenities

A wooden observation tower with an open top

Parking

Parking area for 3 cars.

Additional information

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

Restrictions

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 526 1924

E-mail: info.soomaa@rmk.ee

Object type: observation tower

Location info

Location : Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park

Tipu village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi County

Navigation instructions : The observation tower’s location marker on the map shows the location of the campfire site’s parking lot.
The campfire site of Tõramaa wooded meadow is located in Tipu village, on the border of Viljandi and Pärnu counties, at the end of the path going from the Kõpu-Jõesuu road (24 km from Kõpu) to the meadow.
When coming from the direction of Tallinn-Pärnu-Tori, drive to Tori, turn onto the Võlli road that leads to the national park. Drive 6 km along the Jõesuu road to Jõesuu village and before driving into the village, turn right onto Kõpu-Jõesuu road. It is 14.4 km to the Nature Centre of the national park and the campfire site of Tõramaa wooded meadow from there. When you get to the sign directing you to the Nature Centre, drive 500 m, where a sign directs you to the 2.2-km trail that takes you to the campfire site.
When coming from Tartu or Viljandi, drive along Tartu-Viljandi-Pärnu road to the settlement of Kõpu. After passing the cemetery, turn right to the Kõpu-Jõesuu road – it is 23.8 km to the Tõramaa campfire site. When you get to the sign, turn left, where a 2.2-km trail takes you to the campfire site.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.422235
Longitude: 24.996989
L-EST 97x: 558253.7
L-EST 97y: 6476195.3

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Telephone:

+372 526 1924

E-mail:

info.soomaa@rmk.ee

Object type:

observation tower

Location info

Location:

Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park

Tipu village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi County

Navigation instructions:

The observation tower’s location marker on the map shows the location of the campfire site’s parking lot.
The campfire site of Tõramaa wooded meadow is located in Tipu village, on the border of Viljandi and Pärnu counties, at the end of the path going from the Kõpu-Jõesuu road (24 km from Kõpu) to the meadow.
When coming from the direction of Tallinn-Pärnu-Tori, drive to Tori, turn onto the Võlli road that leads to the national park. Drive 6 km along the Jõesuu road to Jõesuu village and before driving into the village, turn right onto Kõpu-Jõesuu road. It is 14.4 km to the Nature Centre of the national park and the campfire site of Tõramaa wooded meadow from there. When you get to the sign directing you to the Nature Centre, drive 500 m, where a sign directs you to the 2.2-km trail that takes you to the campfire site.
When coming from Tartu or Viljandi, drive along Tartu-Viljandi-Pärnu road to the settlement of Kõpu. After passing the cemetery, turn right to the Kõpu-Jõesuu road – it is 23.8 km to the Tõramaa campfire site. When you get to the sign, turn left, where a 2.2-km trail takes you to the campfire site.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.422235
Longitude: 24.996989
L-EST 97x: 558253.7
L-EST 97y: 6476195.3

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Poruni hiking trail (5 km)

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

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The 10 km (back and forth) Poruni hiking trail runs along the banks of the Poruni River to the Narva River and returns to the starting point from there. 12 information boards have been placed along the trail. They introduce the nature of the region, the floodplain forest, native broad-leaved forest, draw attention to the geological formations sometimes exposed on the banks of the river and the military history that characterizes the region.
Poruni hiking trail is marked with blue painted rectangles on trees and metal signposts.

Sights

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

Camping

Ovintse and Narva river campfire sites

Amenities

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

Water

Water from Poruni river

Parking

Parking for 10 cars.

Additional information

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

Restrictions

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 5681 5722

E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking trail

Location info

Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions : Drive 36 km on Jõhvi–Vasknarva road, turn left (at the sign to the Poruni hiking trail). Drive 12 km to the border guard station, turn left (follow the sign at the junction) and drive 4 km to the road barrier. The parking area is to the left; here you can leave your car. Walk about 400 m forward and find the start of the Poruni hiking trail on the left. NB! When driving from Narva direction, Google Maps offers a trip trough Auvere, which is a wrong way. The only way to access the hiking trail is from Jõhvi–Vasknarva road.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.1743389
Longitude: 27.7975472
L-EST 97x: 6565680.9
L-EST 97y: 717038.7

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Telephone:

+372 5681 5722

E-mail:

info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type:

hiking trail

Location info

Location:

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions:

Drive 36 km on Jõhvi–Vasknarva road, turn left (at the sign to the Poruni hiking trail). Drive 12 km to the border guard station, turn left (follow the sign at the junction) and drive 4 km to the road barrier. The parking area is to the left; here you can leave your car. Walk about 400 m forward and find the start of the Poruni hiking trail on the left. NB! When driving from Narva direction, Google Maps offers a trip trough Auvere, which is a wrong way. The only way to access the hiking trail is from Jõhvi–Vasknarva road.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.1743389
Longitude: 27.7975472
L-EST 97x: 6565680.9
L-EST 97y: 717038.7

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Rüütli campfire site’s observation tower (700 m from the parking)

Rüütli campfire site’s observation tower (700 m from the parking)

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

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The observation tower is located 700 m from Rüütli campfire site’s parking lot. The tower offers the view on the varied landscape of Rüütli bog. Geese and cranes stop in this place on their migration route. Sometimes you may see the bald eagle, the osprey and the peregrine falcon flying here.

Sights

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

Hiking options

Kotka hiking trail (6,7 km).

Camping

Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 4.

Amenities

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

Parking

Parking for 10 cars.

Additional information

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

Restrictions

A maximum of 20 people are allowed in the tower at a time.
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. More information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 5681 5722

E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type: observation tower

Location info

Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions : The observation tower’s location marker on the map shows the location of the campfire site’s parking lot.
Drive 36 km on Jõhvi–Tartu road, turn right after Iisaku small town (sign to Kotka hiking trail) and drive 1.2 forward, turn left at the junction to the road taking to the sand bank (follow the roadside signs). Drive 2 km to the parking area, where you can leave your car, and walk about 800 m to the campfire site on a bog island.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.059907
Longitude: 27.254092
L-EST 97x: 686623
L-EST 97y: 6551316

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Telephone:

+372 5681 5722

E-mail:

info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type:

observation tower

Location info

Location:

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions:

The observation tower’s location marker on the map shows the location of the campfire site’s parking lot.
Drive 36 km on Jõhvi–Tartu road, turn right after Iisaku small town (sign to Kotka hiking trail) and drive 1.2 forward, turn left at the junction to the road taking to the sand bank (follow the roadside signs). Drive 2 km to the parking area, where you can leave your car, and walk about 800 m to the campfire site on a bog island.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.059907
Longitude: 27.254092
L-EST 97x: 686623
L-EST 97y: 6551316

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Narva jõe campfire site

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

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Narva jõe (Narva river) campfire site is located at the intersection of the picturesque Poruni and Narva rivers, on the edge of the Puhatu bog. Here you can meet many rare species of animals and plants, for example eagles belonging to the first protection category.

Sights

Poruni river and old forests, Narva river

Hiking options

Poruni hiking trail (5 km)

Camping

Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 4.

Amenities

Covered fireplace with grillrest, 4 benches, lean-to shelter, firewood shelter, picnic table with roof, DC

Water

Water from Poruni river

Parking

Poruni hiking trail's parking lot for 10 cars.

Additional information

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

Restrictions

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 5681 5722

E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type: campfire site

Location info

Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions : At the 36th km of the Jõhvi-Vasknarva road, turn left (sign "Porun hiking trail"). From there, drive 12 km to the border guards' cordon, turn left (sign on crossroad) and drive straight for 4 km to the barrier, to the left of which is a parking lot where you can leave your car. The campfire site is on the Narva river side of the Poruni hiking trail
NB! For those coming from the direction of Narva, Google Maps offers the wrong road through Auvere, which leads to a dead end. The only access is from the Jõhvi–Vasknarva road.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.1713556
Longitude: 27.8600322
L-EST 97x: 656553.1
L-EST 97y: 656553.1

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Telephone:

+372 5681 5722

E-mail:

info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type:

campfire site

Location info

Location:

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions:

At the 36th km of the Jõhvi-Vasknarva road, turn left (sign "Porun hiking trail"). From there, drive 12 km to the border guards' cordon, turn left (sign on crossroad) and drive straight for 4 km to the barrier, to the left of which is a parking lot where you can leave your car. The campfire site is on the Narva river side of the Poruni hiking trail
NB! For those coming from the direction of Narva, Google Maps offers the wrong road through Auvere, which leads to a dead end. The only access is from the Jõhvi–Vasknarva road.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.1713556
Longitude: 27.8600322
L-EST 97x: 656553.1
L-EST 97y: 656553.1

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Ovintse campfire site

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

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Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.

Read them here!

The campfire site is located on the banks of the picturesque Poruni river, whose primeval valley is under the special attention together with Puhatu Wetland Complex. Here you can meet many rare species of animals and plants, for example eagles belonging to the first protection category.

Sights

Poruni river and old forests, Narva river

Camping

Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 4.

Hiking options

Poruni hiking trail (5 km)

Amenities

Covered fireplace with grillrest, 4 benches, firewood shelter, picnic table with roof, DC

Water

Water from Poruni river

Parking

Poruni hiking trail's parking lot for 10 cars.

Additional information

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

Restrictions

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 5681 5722

E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type: campfire site

Location info

Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions : At the 36th km of the Jõhvi-Vasknarva road, turn left (sign "Porun hiking trail"). From there, drive 12 km to the border guards' cordon, turn left (sign on crossroad) and drive straight for 4 km to the barrier, to the left of which is a parking lot where you can leave your car. After 500 m on right, on the other side of the ditch there is Ovintse campfire site. Right at the beginning of the Porun hiking trail on the bank of the river, and on the ruins of the old Ovintse ranger's place.
NB! For those coming from the direction of Narva, Google Maps offers the wrong road through Auvere, which leads to a dead end. The only access is from the Jõhvi–Vasknarva road.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.174348
Longitude: 27.797507
L-EST 97x: 717036
L-EST 97y: 6565681

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Telephone:

+372 5681 5722

E-mail:

info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type:

campfire site

Location info

Location:

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions:

At the 36th km of the Jõhvi-Vasknarva road, turn left (sign "Porun hiking trail"). From there, drive 12 km to the border guards' cordon, turn left (sign on crossroad) and drive straight for 4 km to the barrier, to the left of which is a parking lot where you can leave your car. After 500 m on right, on the other side of the ditch there is Ovintse campfire site. Right at the beginning of the Porun hiking trail on the bank of the river, and on the ruins of the old Ovintse ranger's place.
NB! For those coming from the direction of Narva, Google Maps offers the wrong road through Auvere, which leads to a dead end. The only access is from the Jõhvi–Vasknarva road.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.174348
Longitude: 27.797507
L-EST 97x: 717036
L-EST 97y: 6565681

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Selisoo campfire site

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

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Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.

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The pavilion and the campfire site offer a pleasant atmosphere even in poor weather. Selisoo hiking trail starts at Selisoo campfire site.

The campfire site is located on the eastern edge of Selisoo. Selisoo covers 2,051 hectares and is 7.4 km long and 3.7 km wide. Created by lakes that became overgrown nearly 10,000 years, valuable swamp landscape, the surrounding forest, lakes, protected species and their habitats are protected in the fen. This is where the Selisoo Nature Trail begins. A campfire site with a pavilion offers a pleasant stay even in bad weather.

According to tradition, the baron of Mäetaguse wanted to drain Lake Seli and a ditch was dug for that purpose. As the baron had become old and wretched, he ordered himself to be brought in with a stretcher when the lake had been drained.

Hiking options

Selisoo hiking trail (4 km).

Camping

Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 3.

Amenities

2 campfire sites, shelter, pavilion, dry toilet, map of the trail

Parking

Parking area for about 6 vehicles.

Additional information

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

Restrictions

Selisoo 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. More information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 5681 5722

E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type: campfire site

Location info

Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions : Drive 23 km on Jõhvi–Tartu road, turn right, then pass the turn to Estonia Mine and the bus stop and turn right (sign at the roadside). Follow the signs and drive 3 km on gravel road, then turn right (follow the sign to the parking area). Drive across the culvert, after 600 m you arrive at the campfire site.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.171162
Longitude: 27.296272
L-EST 97x: 688432
L-EST 97y: 6563813

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Telephone:

+372 5681 5722

E-mail:

info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type:

campfire site

Location info

Location:

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions:

Drive 23 km on Jõhvi–Tartu road, turn right, then pass the turn to Estonia Mine and the bus stop and turn right (sign at the roadside). Follow the signs and drive 3 km on gravel road, then turn right (follow the sign to the parking area). Drive across the culvert, after 600 m you arrive at the campfire site.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.171162
Longitude: 27.296272
L-EST 97x: 688432
L-EST 97y: 6563813

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Varessaare forest hut

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

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Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.

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An old two-story forest keeper's place at the edge of one of Estonia's largest bogs - the Muraka bog. As the area is virtually uninhabited, it is very likely that a quiet visitor will see some wild animals here. There is no well at the forest hut and you have to bring your own drinking water.

Amenities

The old forest keeper’s place, two-storey hut, stove/oven, sleeps 8 people on bunk beds, picnic table, campfire site

Parking

Park at the edge of field (in Mustassaare), 2 km from the hut.

Additional information

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

Restrictions

The forest hut is situated in the Muraka Nature Reserve.
The forest hut remains within the Varessaare special management zone and according to the nature conservation rules, motorised vehicle traffic is prohibited outside roads and paths. Campfires can be made only in designated sites. More information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 5681 5722

E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type: forest hut

Location info

Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Lüganuse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions : On Mäetaguse–Metsküla–Iisaku road drive to Vaabu village, turn right to Mustassaare. The road branches into two twice, keep to the right both times. Drive up to a demolished barn-dwelling, park your car there. Walk to the left, towards Muraka bog, across the field to the forest path. The Varessaare forest hut is situated 2 km from the start of the hiking trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.170879
Longitude: 27.128736
L-EST 97x: 6563322
L-EST 97y: 678863

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Telephone:

+372 5681 5722

E-mail:

info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type:

forest hut

Location info

Location:

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Lüganuse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions:

On Mäetaguse–Metsküla–Iisaku road drive to Vaabu village, turn right to Mustassaare. The road branches into two twice, keep to the right both times. Drive up to a demolished barn-dwelling, park your car there. Walk to the left, towards Muraka bog, across the field to the forest path. The Varessaare forest hut is situated 2 km from the start of the hiking trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.170879
Longitude: 27.128736
L-EST 97x: 6563322
L-EST 97y: 678863

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Rüütli campfire site

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Attention!

Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.

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Rüütli campfire site is located on one of the four separate plots of Muraka Nature Reserve (total area 14,058 hectares). The varied landscape of Muraka wetland is the habitat for several rare animal, bird, mushroom and plant species. Geese and cranes use this place as a stopover during migration. Sometimes you may see the golden eagle, the osprey and the peregrine falcon flying here. Early in the spring the black grouse play their courtship game on the frozen mire. Fox trails lead from one bog island to another. The orchids growing in the Rüütli reserve are Dactylorhiza incarnata, the early marsh-orchid; Dactylorhiza fuchsii, the common spotted orchid; and Dactylorhiza maculata, the heath spotted-orchid.

Sights

Different forest growth types, sand ridges formed during the retreat of Lake Peipsi, raised bog flora, bog islands, bog pools, “money pit”, Rüütli bog

Hiking options

Kotka hiking trail (6,7 km).

Camping

Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 4.

Amenities

2 campfire sites, dry toilet, shelter, conical tent, information board, observation tower on upland

Parking

Parking for 10 cars

Additional information

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

Restrictions

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. More information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee.

Contact

Telephone: +372 5681 5722

E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type: campfire site

Location info

Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions : Drive 36 km on Jõhvi–Tartu road, turn right after Iisaku small town (sign to Kotka hiking trail) and drive 1.2 forward, turn left at the junction to the road taking to the sand bank (follow the roadside signs). Drive 2 km to the parking area, where you can leave your car, and walk about 800 m to the campfire site on a bog island.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.059907
Longitude: 27.254092
L-EST 97x: 686623
L-EST 97y: 6551316

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Telephone:

+372 5681 5722

E-mail:

info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type:

campfire site

Location info

Location:

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions:

Drive 36 km on Jõhvi–Tartu road, turn right after Iisaku small town (sign to Kotka hiking trail) and drive 1.2 forward, turn left at the junction to the road taking to the sand bank (follow the roadside signs). Drive 2 km to the parking area, where you can leave your car, and walk about 800 m to the campfire site on a bog island.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.059907
Longitude: 27.254092
L-EST 97x: 686623
L-EST 97y: 6551316

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Kõrtsikraavi campfire site

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Attention!

Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.

Read them here!

The campfire site is by the main ditch of Iisaku, called Kõrtsikraavi 'tavern ditch', after the former tavern of Iisaku. The ditch is 13 km long and runs into the Rannapungerja river.

Sights

Kõrtsi stream, traces of beaver activity

Camping

Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 4.

Hiking options

Kotka hiking trail (6,7km)

Amenities

Picnic table with a roof, dry toilet, bridge over the stream, covered fire pit, information board

Parking

Parking near the campfire site for about 2 cars.

Additional information

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

Restrictions

The campfire site is situated in Muraka Nature Conservation Area. More information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 5681 5722

E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type: campfire site

Location info

Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions : Drive 36 km on Jõhvi-Tartu road, through Iisaku small town, turn right (at the sign to Kotka hiking trail), and drive 4.4 km to the sand bank, then turn left (at the roadside sign). The campfire site is 300 m at the Kõrtsi ditch.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.067628
Longitude: 27.245264
L-EST 97x: 686076
L-EST 97y: 6552151

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Telephone:

+372 5681 5722

E-mail:

info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type:

campfire site

Location info

Location:

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions:

Drive 36 km on Jõhvi-Tartu road, through Iisaku small town, turn right (at the sign to Kotka hiking trail), and drive 4.4 km to the sand bank, then turn left (at the roadside sign). The campfire site is 300 m at the Kõrtsi ditch.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.067628
Longitude: 27.245264
L-EST 97x: 686076
L-EST 97y: 6552151

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Iisaku hill campfire site

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Attention!

Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.

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The campfire site is located at the foot of Iisaku hill. There are health trails for walking and cycling in summer and skiing in winter. Wonderful views open from Iisaku observation tower on the top of the hill.

Sights

Iisaku observation tower in close proximity.

Camping

Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 6.

Amenities

Picnic table with shelter, outdoor fireplace, dry toilet, information board

Parking

Parking near Iisaku observation tower for about 10 cars.

Additional information

Groomed cross-country skiing trails near the campfire site. Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct

Restrictions

The campfire site is situated in Alutaguse National Park. According to the nature conservation rules, motorised vehicle traffic is prohibited outside roads and paths. Campfires can be made only in designated sites. More information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 5681 5722

E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type: campfire site

Location info

Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions : Drive through the small town of Iisaku over the hill on Tartu–Jõhvi road to the gravel parking area. There you can leave your car. Turn right into the forest and walk about 150 m (sign to landscape reserve) to the campfire site.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.107676
Longitude: 27.307054
L-EST 97x: 689396
L-EST 97y: 6556780

By clicking on the map it will open the map application larger in a new window.

Telephone:

+372 5681 5722

E-mail:

info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type:

campfire site

Location info

Location:

Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions:

Drive through the small town of Iisaku over the hill on Tartu–Jõhvi road to the gravel parking area. There you can leave your car. Turn right into the forest and walk about 150 m (sign to landscape reserve) to the campfire site.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.107676
Longitude: 27.307054
L-EST 97x: 689396
L-EST 97y: 6556780

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