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.
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.
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:
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.
RMK Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi hiking route / Roela-Mummassaare (156 km)
VõimalusedHiking trail/Hiking OptionsCampingFireplaceMaintenance during summer
Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
Dear hiker! On the section between Voka Park and Sillamäe, near the "Aiandusühistu Mere", there is a change in the trail route due to a collapse of the bank's soil, please follow the new markings in nature!
Going through Tudu forests, the hiking route arrives at Ida-Viru County. The urban part of the trail starts near Uljaste: it goes through the small towns of Sonda and Kiviõli to Püssi. Next, the hiking route takes you through the former Aidu quarry and the Kohtla-Nõmme mining museum to the sea, where it is possible to enjoy amazing views of the Ida-Viru industrial landscapes. The hiking route runs along the northern coast to Toila park and from there, through Voka park to Sillamäe, and to Mummassaare campfire site in Udria Landscape Reserve.
Camping
At campsites and campfire sites along the hiking route.
Amenities
The trail is signposted and marked with white-yellow-white paint marks on trees. Rest stops on the trail and distances between them.
The canal must be crossed by a raft on the section of track passing through the Aidu quarry. On the high banks of the canals with open gravel, we ask bicycle tourists to choose bicycle trails. During the winter, there may be obstacles to cross frozen canals with rafts.
RMK Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi hiking route / Mummassaare-Kauksi (133 km)
VõimalusedHiking trail/Hiking OptionsCampingFireplaceMaintenance during summerParkimine
Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
The last section of Penijõe–Aegviidu–Kauksi
hiking route starts at the sea on the northern coast of Estonia, goes past the Kuremäe
Convent, then along forest roads to Iisaku, heading to Kotka hiking trail and
then further to the inland sand dunes (kriivas) of Agusalu. Next, the trail runs past large mires to Lake Peipus,
and along the northern shore of the lake to Kauksi.
Sights
Tannenberg line, Museum at Sinimäed, Kurtna lakes, Pühtitsa Kuremäe convent, Agusalu sand dunes, Lake Peipus
Parking
The best option for long-term parking is at Visitor Centre of Alutaguse National Park. A few cars can also be parked at each campsite along the hiking route.
Amenities
The trail is signposted and marked with white-yellow-white paint marks on trees. Rest stops on the trail and distances between them.
In Estonian nature, there are still old explosive devices left from the war. If you have found an object resembling an explosive device, leave it untouched, mark the location and immediately report the discovery to the emergency number 112. More information on the website of the Estonian Rescue Board.
Seljandiku forest hut stands on a glacial ridge of sand where scenic views open up. Due to such sand ridges there is a mosaic landscape here, and sharp transitions between communities. This land is also a former battlefield. In February and March 1944, battles took place in this area and on bog islands. German soldiers and the Omakaitse ('Home Guard') fought against partisans who had come across the frozen Lake Peipsi from Russia to Katase village and moved on towards Imatu and Roostoja.
Sights
Sand banks, bog, stunning vistas from the upland
Amenities
Forest hut, picnic table with shelter, woodshed, dry toilet, outdoor fireplace, trash can, information board
Parking
Parking area 450 m from the forest hut for about 5 cars.
The forest hut is situated in 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
Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County
Navigation instructions : Drive 36 km on Jõhvi–Tartu road, turn right after Iisaku small town (at the sign to the Kotka hiking trail) and drive 4.4 km up to the sand bank, then turn left (at the roadside sign). Drive 1.7 km to the stop where you can park your car. Walk along the path for about 700 m to the forest hut.
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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
Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County
Navigation instructions:
Drive 36 km on Jõhvi–Tartu road, turn right after Iisaku small town (at the sign to the Kotka hiking trail) and drive 4.4 km up to the sand bank, then turn left (at the roadside sign). Drive 1.7 km to the stop where you can park your car. Walk along the path for about 700 m to the forest hut.
The cycling trail is ca 38 km, it starts and ends at Iisaku observation tower. Introducing the nature of Agusalu protected area the trail also goes through local villages: Vaikla, Imatu and Varesmetsa.
Sights
Agusalu protected area is famous for its high (7-18 m) and narrow sand ridges covered with forest with patches of bog between them. You can enjoy varied views on top of the ridges to wetlands and next ridges. The area is rich in wildlife: owls, eagles, bears, wolves, elks etc.
Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County
Navigation instructions : From Iisaku drive along Tartu road towards Jõhvi until there will be gravelled parking lot of Iisaku observation tower, you can leave your car there.
Iisaku hill is the second-highest place in Ida-Viru County after Uljaste esker. In clear weather, you can see the towers of Pühtitsa Convent and Lake Peipus from the 28 m observation tower on top of the hill.
Sights
The observation tower is situated on the highest natural peak in Ida-Viru County (94 m above sea level) From the tower you can enjoy views of the Pühtitsa Convent in Kuremäe, oil shale mines, mine residue landfills, bogs and Lake Peipus.
The observation tower 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: observation tower
Location info
Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County
Navigation instructions : Drive from Iisaku town along Tartu road over the hillock towards Jõhvi until you see the gravel parking area to your right. Park your car there. Walk on foot for about 150 m along the path into the forest (sign to the landscape reserve).
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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:
Drive from Iisaku town along Tartu road over the hillock towards Jõhvi until you see the gravel parking area to your right. Park your car there. Walk on foot for about 150 m along the path into the forest (sign to the landscape reserve).
The campfire site is situated in Konsu village in Kurtna Landscape Reserve in Alutaguse National Park. Lake Nõmmejärv is very poular with its sandy beach. Enjoy the walking through classical pine forest from the parking lot to the campfire site.
Sights
Lake Nõmmejärv, area 12,6 ha, average depth 3,1 m, maximum depth 7,5 m, is home for different species of fish.
Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
Konsu village, Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County
Navigation instructions : On the14. km of Jõhvi-Vasknarva road turn left (sign "Konsu 3 km), drive 3 km till crossroad with the big information board of Kurtna Landscape Reserve, keep left, signs point to "Nõmmejärve lõkkekoht and Kurtna matkarada". After 500 m you will reach the parking lot of Nõmmejärve campfire site. Signpost points to the left stairs down, the 300 m walk through the pine forest takes you to the campfire site and Lake Nõmmejärv.
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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
Konsu village, Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County
Navigation instructions:
On the14. km of Jõhvi-Vasknarva road turn left (sign "Konsu 3 km), drive 3 km till crossroad with the big information board of Kurtna Landscape Reserve, keep left, signs point to "Nõmmejärve lõkkekoht and Kurtna matkarada". After 500 m you will reach the parking lot of Nõmmejärve campfire site. Signpost points to the left stairs down, the 300 m walk through the pine forest takes you to the campfire site and Lake Nõmmejärv.
