VõimalusedCampingObservation towerFireplaceMaintenance during summerParkimine
Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park
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
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.
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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.
VõimalusedHiking trail/Hiking OptionsCampingCovered fireplaceMaintenance during summerParkimine
Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
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.
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.
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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.
VõimalusedHiking trail/Hiking OptionsBack and forth trailCampingFireplaceYear-round maintenanceWheelchair AccessibilityParkimine
Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
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
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
VõimalusedHiking trail/Hiking OptionsCampingCovered fireplaceMaintenance during summerParkimine
Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
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.
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.
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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.
The campfire site is located in the Kurtna lake system, on two shores of Lake Rääkjärv, which is an east-west direction oval lake situated between kames. It covers an area of 5.4 ha, with a maximum depth of 4.4 m. The banks are high, steeply descending, covered with pine and birch forests. At the campfire sites, the shore is sandy. One of the shores is particularly high, overlooking the lake and the other campfire site located on the opposite shore.
The campfire site is situated in Kurtna Landscape Reserve. 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 : On the roundabout at the 8th kilometre on Jõhvi-Vasknarva Road, after "Pannijärve risti" bus stop, take the third exit left towards Alutaguse Recreation and Sports Centre. Drive 3.1 km and where the road turns abruptly to the right towards Alutaguse Recreation and Sports Centre, drive straight ahead to a gravel forest road. Go 1.2 km along the road up to a junction where a sign directs to the left, uphill. Follow the sign and after 130 m you will arrive at Rääkjärve campsite.
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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:
On the roundabout at the 8th kilometre on Jõhvi-Vasknarva Road, after "Pannijärve risti" bus stop, take the third exit left towards Alutaguse Recreation and Sports Centre. Drive 3.1 km and where the road turns abruptly to the right towards Alutaguse Recreation and Sports Centre, drive straight ahead to a gravel forest road. Go 1.2 km along the road up to a junction where a sign directs to the left, uphill. Follow the sign and after 130 m you will arrive at Rääkjärve campsite.
The campfire site is on the bank of Lake Liivjärv, one of the poorest in species among the Kurtna lakes. Years ago there were extensive forest fires on the banks of Lake Liivjärv. Surface area 4.7 ha and maximum depth 10 m.
Sights
Lake Liivjärv, Kurtna lakes
Camping
Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 10.
Amenities
Information board, dry toilet, 2 covered fireplaces, 2 picnic tables
The campfire site is situated in Kurtna Landscape Reserve. 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 : On the roundabout at the 8th kilometre on Jõhvi-Vasknarva Road, after "Pannijärve risti" bus stop, take the third exit left towards Alutaguse Recreation and Sports Centre. Drive 3.1 km and where the road turns abruptly to the right towards Alutaguse Recreation and Sports Centre, drive straight ahead to a gravel forest road. Go 1.2 km along the road up to a junction, where a sign directs to the right, downhill. Follow the sign and after 400 m you will arrive at the parking area of Liivjärve campsite.
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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:
On the roundabout at the 8th kilometre on Jõhvi-Vasknarva Road, after "Pannijärve risti" bus stop, take the third exit left towards Alutaguse Recreation and Sports Centre. Drive 3.1 km and where the road turns abruptly to the right towards Alutaguse Recreation and Sports Centre, drive straight ahead to a gravel forest road. Go 1.2 km along the road up to a junction, where a sign directs to the right, downhill. Follow the sign and after 400 m you will arrive at the parking area of Liivjärve campsite.
VõimalusedHiking trail/Hiking OptionsBack and forth trailCampingFireplaceCovered fireplaceYear-round maintenancePublic transportParkimine
Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
Due to high water levels, there are flooded sections on the boardwalk.
Kotka hiking trail introduces the fen and the transition mire and sandy eskers. Its sights include the high wooded sandy eskers, which developed when Lake Peipus receded, and the mystic bog islands in Rüütli bog, which developed from the sediments accumulated at the end of the Ice Age. The transition from sandy eskers to the mire is unexpected, this kind of varied landscape offers a pleasant change for hikers.
Sights
Different forest growth types, sandbanks formed of the recession of Lake Peipus, raised bog flora, bog islands, bog pool, “money pit”
Amenities
3 campfire sites, 5 dry toilets, shelter, conical tent, 2 forest huts, observation tower on the upland. The trail is marked with blue and white blazes and symbols on brown posts
Parking
Parking for 10 to 15 cars at the start of the hiking trail.
Additional information
The trail starts from an old Lõppe sand quarry by Liivamäe parking lot. From there the trail runs along high sand banks and ends with a boardwalk across the Rüütli bog (Muraka nature reserve) neat the Alliku village. You can choose the shorter trail (1.5 km) in the Rüütli bog, which forms a section of the 8 km trail. The trail is marked with blue and white blazes on trees.
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: hiking trail
Location info
Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru county
Navigation instructions : Turn to Tudulinna from Iisaku, drive to the 2nd kilometer post. After 50 metres turn lleft. Drive 1,5 km to the sand quarry where is Liivamäe parking lot. PS! Parking lot is for buses too!
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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:
Turn to Tudulinna from Iisaku, drive to the 2nd kilometer post. After 50 metres turn lleft. Drive 1,5 km to the sand quarry where is Liivamäe parking lot. PS! Parking lot is for buses too!
Due to high water levels, there are flooded sections on the boardwalk.
The trail introduces different marsh types, the rich variety of vegetation, and the numerous pools and wet patches of different sizes, which form a scenic system of pools and wet patches. The pavilion on the trail provides shelter for hikers.
Sights
The trail introduces various bog types (transition mire, raised bog, wooded mire), rich flora and numerous bog hollows and bog pools of different sizes, forming picturesque groups.
The trail is situated in Selisoo Nature Conservation Area (1,543 ha), it is also a Natura 2000 site. 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: hiking trail
Location info
Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru county
Navigation instructions : In Väike-Pungerja, turn towards Tartu at the junction to Estonia Mine, drive 300 m and follow the sign indicating 3 km to the Selisoo hiking trail.
The hiking trail is located in the Kurtna Lake District and is part of the Alutaguse National Park. The trail starts from the parking lot of Nõmmejärve campfire site. The density of lakes of different types, variable landscapes, beauty of wetlands and vegetation form an enchanting mosaic to enjoy.
Sights
The various terrains and forest growth types of the Kurtna lake group, Pannjärve sand mine.
Kurtna Landscape Reserve was established in 1987 on 2,557 hectares to protect the Kurtna lake group and Kurtna kames. 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: hiking trail
Location info
Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru county
Navigation instructions : Drive17 km on Jõhvi–Vasknarva road, turn left (at the sign to Niinsaare Recreation Centre).Before the ditch where the road branches, turn left onto the gravel road (signs Niinsaare and RMK hiking trail) and drive about 1.5 km to the parking area of Niinsaare Recreation Centre. The trail starts about 20 m before the parking area and proceeds towards the lake.
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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:
Drive17 km on Jõhvi–Vasknarva road, turn left (at the sign to Niinsaare Recreation Centre).Before the ditch where the road branches, turn left onto the gravel road (signs Niinsaare and RMK hiking trail) and drive about 1.5 km to the parking area of Niinsaare Recreation Centre. The trail starts about 20 m before the parking area and proceeds towards the lake.
