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Majakivi-Pikanõmme nature trail’s observation tower (ca 3000 m from the parking)

Harju County, Lahemaa National Park

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Majakivi-Pikanõmme nature trail is 7 km long and number eight-shaped, starts and ends at the parking lot on the Hara-Juminda road. If you take the left branch from the parking lot, it is about 3 km to the tower and about 4 km if you take the right branch. To go to the tower, you should park in the parking lot at the beginning of the trail, because the forest road leading from Aabla to the Pikanõmme dunes is narrow, with large holes and often very wet and soft. The observation tower is located on the Pikanõmme dunes at the highest point of the Juminda peninsula, 33 m above sea level. From the 24.5 m high tower you can enjoy the view of the entire peninsula. In the east you can see Hara Bay, in the west Kolga Bay with Suur- and Väike-Malusi, Rammu and other islets of Kolga Bay. Tallinn can be seen across the sea in the background.

Parking

Parking for 30 cars or 3 tour buses at the eastern end of the trail at Hara–Juminda road.

Amenities

24,4 m high wooden observation tower with a roof, boardwalk

Hiking Options

Majakivi-Pikanõmme nature trail's

Sights

Pikanõmme dunes - nearly 4 km long semi-arc shaped chain of former beach formations, alternating landscape of forest, bog and swamp, forest streams

Additional Information

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

Restrictions

Up to 10 people can stay in the observation tower at the same time. It is forbidden to go to the tower during thunderstorms.
The trail is situated in Lahemaa National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail: info.oandu@rmk.eeinfo.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type: observation tower

Location info

Location : Harju County, Lahemaa National Park

Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions : The observation tower location marker on the map shows the location of the nature trail's parking lot. Drive 39 km on Tallinn–Narva road (E20) to Kuusalu, turn right towards Leesi. Drive 800 m to the Kuusalu junction, turn left (sign 17 km to Leesi), pass under the viaduct, cross the roundabout and drive onto Jõelähtme–Leesi road. Turn right (at the sign 23 km to Leesi) and drive ahead to the Kupu village. Turn left 100 m after the Kupu village sign (at the sign 22 km to Leesi) and drive 10 km to the Pudisoo village. Drive 3 km from Pudisoo village and turn right. Drive 6 km and turn left at the Leesi–Loksa junction. Drive about 1.2 km, turn left and arrive at the parking area and information board of the nature trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.575484
Longitude: 25.566419
L-EST 97x: 588520
L-EST 97y: 6605257

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Telephone:

+372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail:

info.oandu@rmk.eeinfo.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type:

observation tower

Location info

Location:

Harju County, Lahemaa National Park

Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions:

The observation tower location marker on the map shows the location of the nature trail's parking lot. Drive 39 km on Tallinn–Narva road (E20) to Kuusalu, turn right towards Leesi. Drive 800 m to the Kuusalu junction, turn left (sign 17 km to Leesi), pass under the viaduct, cross the roundabout and drive onto Jõelähtme–Leesi road. Turn right (at the sign 23 km to Leesi) and drive ahead to the Kupu village. Turn left 100 m after the Kupu village sign (at the sign 22 km to Leesi) and drive 10 km to the Pudisoo village. Drive 3 km from Pudisoo village and turn right. Drive 6 km and turn left at the Leesi–Loksa junction. Drive about 1.2 km, turn left and arrive at the parking area and information board of the nature trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.575484
Longitude: 25.566419
L-EST 97x: 588520
L-EST 97y: 6605257

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Viru bog nature trail’s observation tower (1300 m from the parking)

Harju County, Lahemaa 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 observation tower is located 1300 m from the parking lot of the Viru bog study trail. The length of the trail is 3.5 km from one end of the bog to the other. Returning to the beginning of the trail along the forest road around the bog, the length of the circle is 5,7 km. The 11.4 m high tower offers a view of the beautiful bog landscape.

Sights

Viru bog is a small beautiful bog with many bog pools. You can learn about bog plants, insects and other small creatures with the help of information boards there. In the end of the trail is a restoration area of a former peat mining field with explanatory boards.

Hiking options

Viru bog nature trail is part of Oandu-Aegviidu-Ikla hiking route

Camping

Kalmeoja campfire site

Amenities

11,4 m high wooden observation tower with two platforms and a roof, boardwalk

Parking

Parking for 91 cars (including 2 spaces for disabled), for 5 buses; bike racks.

Additional information

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

Restrictions

Up to 25 people can go to the upper platform of the tower at the same time. It is forbidden to go to the tower during thunderstorms.
The trail is situated in Lahemaa National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Wheelchair accessibility

The path to the tower 1,3 km is passable by a wheelchair with an assistant. The gravel road leading from the new parking lot to the marsh is not yet completely finished: we are letting the gravel pad compact before covering it with a finer fraction.
The observation towers first platform is accessible by wheelchair with assistance.
Dry toilet accessible with wheelchair in the beginning of the trail.

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail: info.oandu@rmk.ee info.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type: observation tower

Location info

Location : Harju County, Lahemaa National Park

Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions : The observation tower location marker on the map shows the location of the nature trail's parking lot. Drive 52 km on Tallinn–Narva road (Road no. E20), turn left (sign “Võsu 22, Loksa 15”), the parking area is to the right of the road. The trail starts from the parking area.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.468533
Longitude: 25.654498
L-EST 97x: 593791
L-EST 97y: 6593465

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Telephone:

+372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail:

info.oandu@rmk.ee info.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type:

observation tower

Location info

Location:

Harju County, Lahemaa National Park

Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions:

The observation tower location marker on the map shows the location of the nature trail's parking lot. Drive 52 km on Tallinn–Narva road (Road no. E20), turn left (sign “Võsu 22, Loksa 15”), the parking area is to the right of the road. The trail starts from the parking area.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.468533
Longitude: 25.654498
L-EST 97x: 593791
L-EST 97y: 6593465

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Tsitre trail’s observation tower (ca 300 m from the parking)

Harju County, Lahemaa 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 observation tower is located on Tsitre trail of trees. Directly from Tsitre campsite' s parking lot it is ca 300 m to the tower. Walking from the beginning of the trail to the tower is about 650 m. The tower has been built in place of the former Soviet border guards' observation tower. In addition to the wonderful sea view, part of the western coast of Juminda Peninsula can be seen from the tower.

Sights

Old forest park with interesting trees, the ruins of a summer manor. There are several other beautiful sites and historical places nearby: Muuksi hill, Hundikangrud, Kolga Manor and Museum 8 km from Tsitre.

Camping

Tsitre campsite

Hiking options

Tsitre trail of trees

Amenities

Metal observation tower, boardwalk

Parking

Parking for 20 cars or 1 bus in Tsitre campsite's parking pockets

Additional information

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

Restrictions

Up to 5 people can stay in the observation tower at the same time. It is forbidden to go to the tower during thunderstorms.
The trail is situated in Lahemaa National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail: info.oandu@rmk.ee info.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type: observation tower

Location info

Location : Harju County, Lahemaa National Park

Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions : The observation tower location marker on the map shows the location of the trail's and campsite's parking lot.
Tallinn-Narva road (E20) 39. km, Kuusalu, turn right in the direction of Leesi. 800 m after the Kuusalu crossroad turn to the left (sign "Leesi 17 km"), continue under the viaduct and cross the ring road until you reach Jõelähtme-Leesi road, from there turn right (sign "Leesi 23 km") turn left at the village sign (sign "Leesi 22 km") and drive 8 km to the post, where the camping area and the trail sign point to the left.The road splits in two, you can park directly on the road leading to the sea, 150-200 m by the roadside. The beginning of the trail is on the right side of the road opposite the well.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.519671
Longitude: 25.514003
L-EST 97x: 585699
L-EST 97y: 6598973

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Telephone:

+372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail:

info.oandu@rmk.ee info.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type:

observation tower

Location info

Location:

Harju County, Lahemaa National Park

Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions:

The observation tower location marker on the map shows the location of the trail's and campsite's parking lot.
Tallinn-Narva road (E20) 39. km, Kuusalu, turn right in the direction of Leesi. 800 m after the Kuusalu crossroad turn to the left (sign "Leesi 17 km"), continue under the viaduct and cross the ring road until you reach Jõelähtme-Leesi road, from there turn right (sign "Leesi 23 km") turn left at the village sign (sign "Leesi 22 km") and drive 8 km to the post, where the camping area and the trail sign point to the left.The road splits in two, you can park directly on the road leading to the sea, 150-200 m by the roadside. The beginning of the trail is on the right side of the road opposite the well.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.519671
Longitude: 25.514003
L-EST 97x: 585699
L-EST 97y: 6598973

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Sagadi-Oandu Forest Fairy Tales Trail (5,6 km)

Sagadi-Oandu Forest Fairy Tales Trail (5,6 km)

Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa 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 trail of forest stories is a fantasy journey from Sagadi Manor to Oandu Visitor Centre - or vice versa. Under the old alder trees, you can read and listen to forest fairy tales and stories about the places along the trail while hiking on the Sagadi alley, on the Tepelvälja village road and in the bright pine forest. With the help of square codes, you can listen to stories in Estonian, English and Russian. A great opportunity for families and groups to discover our folk tales while walking on a nature trail!

Sights

Trips on the forest fairy tails trail can be started from both sides - longer and shorter walks can be made starting from Sagadi Manor and Oandu visitor centre. There are 18 "story books" by the trail, where you can read a fairy tale in Estonian and English or listen to it using QR codes - in Estonian, English and Russian language. Forest fairies, ghosts, the spirit of the water and the snake king, talking animals and birds, hidden treasures and a fern blossom - on the trail you can find out what the folk stories tell about them.
In the village of Tepelvälja, most of the farms have been abandoned during the Soviet era, the fields and pastures have become overgrown and lie uncultivated now. After the village land, a narrow path turns towards Oandu, first along the bank of the river and then through old pine and spruce forests. Walking by the mossy stone fence, you will reach the old tree plant garden of the forest district, where you can still see planted spruce plants growing on the beds. From here, the journey on the Forest Stories trail overlaps with the Oandu Heritage Trail for a while and reaches the former meadows, where old barn barns have been restored. The other end of the trail is on the edge of the yard of Oandu visitor center. The trail is easy to cross, clothing and shoes should be chosen according to the season.

Camping

Oandu campsite (300 m from Oandu Visitor Centre).

Amenities

2 big information boards in both ends of the trail, 18 in A2 format information boards - all boards in Estonian and English, benches, table-benches, partly gravel and partly wood chip path

Parking

Parking lots of Sagadi Forest Centre (for 50 cars or 10 buses) and Oandu Visitor Centre (for 10 cars or 2 buses). Follow the on-site parking instructions, please!

Additional information

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

Please move on the indicated path and do not disturb the peace of local people. Strong wind can break the branches of the trees on Sagadi alley.

Restrictions

The trail is situated in Lahemaa National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Wheelchair accessibility

Inva toilet in Sagadi Forest Centre and in the parking lot of Oandu visitor centre, first 3 km of the trail is suitable for wheelchairs and prams during snowfree season.

Contact

Telephone: Oandu Visitor Centre +372 676 7010
Sagadi Manor +372 676 7888
Lahemaa National Park Visitor Centre +372 329 5555

E-mail: info.oandu@rmk.ee info.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa National Park

Between Sagadi Manor and Oandu visitor centre, Haljala Municipality, Lääne-Viru County

Navigation instructions : To reach Sagadi manor: Turn 73 km from Tallinn-Narva road (E20) in the direction of Võsu, Palmse. Continue 6.5 km along Viitna-Koljaku road to Palmse village, from where turn right in the direction of Sagadi (sign "Sagadi 6 km"). Continue along the Palmse-Sagadi road, cross Rakvere-Haljala road (sign "Sagadi manor 2.5 km") and continue to Sagadi manor.
To reach the Oandu visitor center: turn left in front of the clock tower of Sagadi manor (signs "Oandu visitor center 3.2 km" and "Altja kaluriküla 5 km"). Continue 3 km along the Sagadi-Altja road and pass the RMK Oandu camping area. After 150 m you will see the sign "Oandu Nature Center" by the road, at which the road turns right. The car park with information boards is at the end of the entrance road on the left.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.540694
Longitude: 26.084693
L-EST 97x: 617921.3
L-EST 97y: 6602180.9

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Telephone:

Oandu Visitor Centre +372 676 7010
Sagadi Manor +372 676 7888
Lahemaa National Park Visitor Centre +372 329 5555

E-mail:

info.oandu@rmk.ee info.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type:

study trail

Location info

Location:

Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa National Park

Between Sagadi Manor and Oandu visitor centre, Haljala Municipality, Lääne-Viru County

Navigation instructions:

To reach Sagadi manor: Turn 73 km from Tallinn-Narva road (E20) in the direction of Võsu, Palmse. Continue 6.5 km along Viitna-Koljaku road to Palmse village, from where turn right in the direction of Sagadi (sign "Sagadi 6 km"). Continue along the Palmse-Sagadi road, cross Rakvere-Haljala road (sign "Sagadi manor 2.5 km") and continue to Sagadi manor.
To reach the Oandu visitor center: turn left in front of the clock tower of Sagadi manor (signs "Oandu visitor center 3.2 km" and "Altja kaluriküla 5 km"). Continue 3 km along the Sagadi-Altja road and pass the RMK Oandu camping area. After 150 m you will see the sign "Oandu Nature Center" by the road, at which the road turns right. The car park with information boards is at the end of the entrance road on the left.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.540694
Longitude: 26.084693
L-EST 97x: 617921.3
L-EST 97y: 6602180.9

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Majakivi–Pikanõmme nature trail (7 km)

Harju County, Lahemaa 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 7 km Majakivi-Pikanõmme nature study trail starts from the car park near the village of Virve. This trail takes you through the heart of the Juminda peninsula, where sand ridges covered in pine forests alternate with strips of swamp. Majakivi, the largest boulder in Lahemaa, (height 7 metres, circumference 32 metres), stands alone in the middle of the peninsula. The Pikanõmme observation tower is located at the highest point on the peninsula.
A submarine base or demagnetisation port was built between the villages of Virve and Hara during Soviet times. Its underwater facilities and cable system covered the Hara Bay in its entirety and extended 18 km from the tip of the Juminda Peninsula to neutral waters.

Sights

The high central part of the Juminda peninsula, where the embedding of former coastal deposits and sand dunes, stretches of forest and wetland has formed a uniquely versatile landscape

Camping

Juminda campsite

Amenities

Information boards, 2 km of boardwalk, indication, observation tower, 2 waste bins, dry toilet

Parking

Parking for 30 cars or 3 tour buses at the eastern end of the trail at Hara–Juminda road.

Additional information

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

Restrictions

Up to 10 people can stay in the observation tower at the same time. It is forbidden to go to the tower during thunderstorms.
The trail is situated in Lahemaa National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail: info.oandu@rmk.eeinfo.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Harju County, Lahemaa National Park

Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions : Drive 39 km on Tallinn–Narva road (E20) to Kuusalu, turn right towards Leesi. Drive 800 m to the Kuusalu junction, turn left (sign 17 km to Leesi), pass under the viaduct, cross the roundabout and drive onto Jõelähtme–Leesi road. Turn right (at the sign 23 km to Leesi) and drive ahead to the Kupu village. Turn left 100 m after the Kupu village sign (at the sign 22 km to Leesi) and drive 10 km to the Pudisoo village. Drive 3 km from Pudisoo village and turn right. Drive 6 km and turn left at the Leesi–Loksa junction. Drive about 1.2 km, turn left and arrive at the parking area and information board of the nature trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.588719
Longitude: 25.595241
L-EST 97x: 590114
L-EST 97y: 6606770

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Telephone:

+372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail:

info.oandu@rmk.eeinfo.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type:

study trail

Location info

Location:

Harju County, Lahemaa National Park

Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions:

Drive 39 km on Tallinn–Narva road (E20) to Kuusalu, turn right towards Leesi. Drive 800 m to the Kuusalu junction, turn left (sign 17 km to Leesi), pass under the viaduct, cross the roundabout and drive onto Jõelähtme–Leesi road. Turn right (at the sign 23 km to Leesi) and drive ahead to the Kupu village. Turn left 100 m after the Kupu village sign (at the sign 22 km to Leesi) and drive 10 km to the Pudisoo village. Drive 3 km from Pudisoo village and turn right. Drive 6 km and turn left at the Leesi–Loksa junction. Drive about 1.2 km, turn left and arrive at the parking area and information board of the nature trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.588719
Longitude: 25.595241
L-EST 97x: 590114
L-EST 97y: 6606770

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Viru bog nature trail (3.5 km)

Harju County, Lahemaa 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!

In connection with the renovation of the parking lot infrastructure of the Viru Bog Nature Trail, there are two portable toilets on the site until its completion.

The trail begins one kilometre from the car park alongside the Tallinn-Narva highway, from the road leading to Loksa. First it runs first through the forest, then through the bog to the small car park on the other side by Old Narva Highway for one and a half kilometres from Loksa road towards Kemba. The 3.5 km long trail through the bog is marked with white and green colours on the trees. It can also be run in a circle. The total distance is then 5.5 km. Starting at the car park by Narva Highway, when you reach the information board at the end of the trail through the bog, turn left onto the branch of the trail which is marked with blue dots on the trees. This will lead you back to the start of the trail as you walk alongside the bog-side dune chain. Information boards explain the formation of peat bogs and their importance for nature and people, as well as the bog plants: marsh Labrador, cloudberries, bog-rosemary, hare’s-tail cottongrass, and insect-eating sundews. Information boards also provide details of the rehabilitation work carried out at the Kemba end of the trail to revive the former peat milling field. In the middle of the trail, there is a gazebo offering views of the entire bog. Wheelchairs and prams can access the observation tower via a ramp. After that, the boardwalk narrows.

Despite the abundance of water, the bog is highly flammable! A glowing spark in the peat can trigger a large fire.
To preserve the vegetation and soil, please only walk along the boardwalk. Riding a bicycle on the boardwalk is prohibited!

Sights

Viru bog is a small beautiful bog with many bog pools. You can learn about bog plants, insects and other small creatures with the help of information boards there. In the end of the trail is a restoration area of a former peat mining field with explanatory boards.

Hiking options

Viru bog nature trail is part of Oandu-Aegviidu-Ikla hiking route

Camping

Kalmeoja campfire site

Amenities

Large information boards, small information boards, boardwalk 3 km, observation tower, indication, waste bin, DC

Parking

Parking for 91 cars (including 2 spaces for disabled), for 5 buses; bike racks.

Additional information

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

Restrictions

Up to 25 people can stay on the observation tower top floor at the same time. It is forbidden to go to the tower during thunderstorms.
The trail is situated in Lahemaa National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Wheelchair accessibility

The path to the tower 1,3 km is passable by a wheelchair with an assistant. The gravel road leading from the new parking lot to the bog is not yet completely finished: we are letting the gravel pad compact before covering it with a finer fraction.
The observation towers first platform is accessible by wheelchair with assistance.
Dry toilet accessible with wheelchair in the beginning of the trail.

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail: info.oandu@rmk.ee info.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Harju County, Lahemaa National Park

Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions : Drive 52 km on Tallinn–Narva road (Road no. E20), turn left (sign “Võsu 22, Loksa 15”), the parking area is on the right of the road. The trail starts from the parking area.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.464375
Longitude: 25.638328
L-EST 97x: 592885.9
L-EST 97y: 6592980.2

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Telephone:

+372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail:

info.oandu@rmk.ee info.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type:

study trail

Location info

Location:

Harju County, Lahemaa National Park

Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions:

Drive 52 km on Tallinn–Narva road (Road no. E20), turn left (sign “Võsu 22, Loksa 15”), the parking area is on the right of the road. The trail starts from the parking area.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.464375
Longitude: 25.638328
L-EST 97x: 592885.9
L-EST 97y: 6592980.2

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Ojaäärse forest trail (3.5 km)

Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa 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 trail begins and ends at RMK’s Riverside Holiday House, winding through the forests between the Kuresoo and Pikapõllu streams. The forest trail is marked with signs and colour markings on the trees. As the route at the end of the trail differs from that shown on the map, please follow the signs in area! These forests once belonged to Palmse Manor, but the state forests of the Sagadi and Oruveski forest districts were later extended here. Near the streams, the farmlands were widened. Since ancient times, cultural heritage sites have been preserved here, providing evidence of our ancestors’ way of life and activities, such as border or crossstones, tar ovens, the sites of old bridges and roads, milestones, temporary sawmills and old place names. The forests here are mostly light pine forests; only in the stream valleys do more spruces and birches grow. The streams and roads provide good orientation points, so even those with little forest experience can walk here without fear of getting lost. The rear part of the trail is outside Lahemaa National Park, which is why you can see economic forests of different ages, mainly young pine forests rich in mushrooms. Some of these young forests were planted by schoolchildren during Forest Day in 2012.

Sights

The trail forms a circle in the airy pine forests between the Kuresoo and the Pikapõllu streams. There are many objects of culture historical significance along the trail—old boundary stones, forest divisions, verst sign posts, etc.

Camping

Võsu campsite, Oandu campsite

Amenities

Large information board, small information boards, indication, shelter with benches, DC

Parking

Parking for 2 buses or 10 cars.

Additional information

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

Restrictions

The trail is situated in Lahemaa National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail: info.oandu@rmk.ee info.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa National Park

Haljala Municipality, Lääne-Viru County

Navigation instructions : Drive 73 km from Tallinn towards Narva, turn left onto Viitna–Koljaku road and drive 6.5 km to Palmse village, turn right (at the sign 6 km to Sagadi). Drive 1 km on Palmse–Sagadi road and follow the sign to Ojaäärse Nature House. The trail stars from the parking area of the Nature House.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.508522
Longitude: 25.973478
L-EST 97x: 611738
L-EST 97y: 6598408

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Telephone:

+372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail:

info.oandu@rmk.ee info.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type:

study trail

Location info

Location:

Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa National Park

Haljala Municipality, Lääne-Viru County

Navigation instructions:

Drive 73 km from Tallinn towards Narva, turn left onto Viitna–Koljaku road and drive 6.5 km to Palmse village, turn right (at the sign 6 km to Sagadi). Drive 1 km on Palmse–Sagadi road and follow the sign to Ojaäärse Nature House. The trail stars from the parking area of the Nature House.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.508522
Longitude: 25.973478
L-EST 97x: 611738
L-EST 97y: 6598408

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Tsitre trail of trees (1 km)

Harju County, Lahemaa 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 1 km long trail goes around the park of the former Tsitre summer manor, in a place with a long and colorful history. The renewed Tsitre tree trail has a lot to offer for those interested in history and heritage culture, as well as for friends of trees, walkers in the park and the beach, and birdwatchers.
There are 29 information boards on the track where you can get acquainted with the stories of Tsitre trees and history, with the help of QR-codes: information also available in English and Russian. The information boards have pictures of more than 30 wooden plants, as well as old photos, local traditions and stories that bring us fragments of what happened in the past. The trees in Tsitre Park are a real attraction, especially the ancient pines and old horse chestnuts that have grown curved in poor conditions.
In the seaward part of the trail there is an observation tower built instead of the former Soviet borderguard observation tower. From the tower you can watch water birds stopping in Kolga Bay.

Sights

An old forest park with interesting trees, the ruins of Tsitre summer manor and other cultural heritage objects. There are several other beautiful natural and historical sites nearby: Muuksi City Hill with alvars covered with junipers and a bank forest on a hillside, overlooking Kolga Bay. A monument to the North Star, dedicated to the Estonian-Finnish fraternity in the battles of the last century. Hundikangrud - Estonia's largest group of stone coffin graves from the Bronze Age and Early Iron Age is located 2.5 km from Tsitre towards Kuusalu. Kolga Manor and Museum is situated 8 km from Tsitre.

Camping

Tsitre campsite

Amenities

29 information boards, QR-codes: information also available in English and Russian, observation tower, indication, waste bin, DC

Parking

Parking area of Tsitre campsite

Additional information

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

Restrictions

Up to 10 people can stay in the observation tower at the same time. It is forbidden to go to the tower during thunderstorms.
The trail is situated in Lahemaa National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail: info.oandu@rmk.ee info.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Harju County, Lahemaa National Park

Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions : Tallinn-Narva road (E20) 39. km, Kuusalu, turn right in the direction of Leesi. 800 m after the Kuusalu crossroad turn to the left (sign "Leesi 17 km"), continue under the viaduct and cross the ring road until you reach Jõelähtme-Leesi road, from there turn right (sign "Leesi 23 km") turn left at the village sign (sign "Leesi 22 km") and drive 8 km to the post, where the camping area and the trail sign point to the left.The road splits in two, you can park directly on the road leading to the sea, 150-200 m by the roadside. The beginning of the trail is on the right side of the road opposite the well.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.516278
Longitude: 25.515821
L-EST 97x: 585810
L-EST 97y: 6598597

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Telephone:

+372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail:

info.oandu@rmk.ee info.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type:

study trail

Location info

Location:

Harju County, Lahemaa National Park

Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions:

Tallinn-Narva road (E20) 39. km, Kuusalu, turn right in the direction of Leesi. 800 m after the Kuusalu crossroad turn to the left (sign "Leesi 17 km"), continue under the viaduct and cross the ring road until you reach Jõelähtme-Leesi road, from there turn right (sign "Leesi 23 km") turn left at the village sign (sign "Leesi 22 km") and drive 8 km to the post, where the camping area and the trail sign point to the left.The road splits in two, you can park directly on the road leading to the sea, 150-200 m by the roadside. The beginning of the trail is on the right side of the road opposite the well.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.516278
Longitude: 25.515821
L-EST 97x: 585810
L-EST 97y: 6598597

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Altja nature and culture historical trail (3 km)

Altja nature and culture historical trail (3 km)

Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa 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 small northern coastal village Altja was mentioned for the first time in 1465 as a fishing site at the mouth of the Oandu River. Since 1838 the whole village belonged to the Sagadi manor. Fishing was the way of life, the transport of firewood, trading and salt smuggling brought wealth to the villagers. This money was used for buying and building sailing vessels.

There were three village pubs and three shipyards at Altja, two manors had summerhouses on the beach in the 19^th century. In 1923 the Altja-Mustoja educational and Cultural Society was founded. During the Soviet occupation the traditional village life came to an end. People were closed off from the sea by a border zone, there was a barbed wire fencing and a strip of harrowed area along the coast, boats were sawn in half, burnt or taken away. Families escaped to the West or moved to towns.

When Lahemaa National Park was created in 1971 Altja was found to be a coastal village where it was possible to restore the overall appearance and original architecture. Now Altja is a village where life continues. The unique atmosphere and surrounding nature from the stony beach to river floodplain offer the feeling of past, present and future.

Sights

Log houses with thatched roofs and small windows, dwelling-houses built in the 1920s-1930s, net sheds, village swing, tavern, the natural glacial stone "museum" among which "Altja Suurkivi" is the largest (h=4,1 m, circum.=22,6 m), river, always enchanting sea view from the top of the cape to Vergi Peninsula.

Camping

Mustoja campfire site, Oandu campsite

Amenities

Large information boards at the parking area and at the tip of the cape by the net sheds and 8 small information boards on the trail, indication, 2 bridges

Parking

Parking area in front of the Altja tavern.

Additional information

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

Restrictions

The trail is situated in Lahemaa National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail: info.oandu@rmk.eeinfo.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa National Park

Altja, Haljala Municipality, Lääne-Viru County

Navigation instructions : Drive 73 km from Tallinn towards Narva, turn left onto Viitna–Koljaku road and drive 6.5 km to Palmse village, turn right (at the sign 6 km to Sagadi). Drive on Palmse–Sagadi road, cross Rakvere–Haljala road (at the sign 2.5 km to the Sagadi manor) and drive up to the Sagadi manor. Turn left (at the sign 5 km to the Altja fishing village), drive 5 km on Sagadi–Altja road. The trail starts from the parking area in front of the Altja tavern.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.583056
Longitude: 26.111111
L-EST 97x: 619266.6
L-EST 97y: 6606944.9

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Telephone:

+372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail:

info.oandu@rmk.eeinfo.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type:

study trail

Location info

Location:

Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa National Park

Altja, Haljala Municipality, Lääne-Viru County

Navigation instructions:

Drive 73 km from Tallinn towards Narva, turn left onto Viitna–Koljaku road and drive 6.5 km to Palmse village, turn right (at the sign 6 km to Sagadi). Drive on Palmse–Sagadi road, cross Rakvere–Haljala road (at the sign 2.5 km to the Sagadi manor) and drive up to the Sagadi manor. Turn left (at the sign 5 km to the Altja fishing village), drive 5 km on Sagadi–Altja road. The trail starts from the parking area in front of the Altja tavern.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.583056
Longitude: 26.111111
L-EST 97x: 619266.6
L-EST 97y: 6606944.9

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Käsmu nature and culture historical trail (4.2 km)

Käsmu nature and culture historical trail (4.2 km)

Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa 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 trail starts at the Käsmu cemetery and chapel, running through the rocky forest to Matsikivi and on to Vana-Jüri, before returning along the village road. In the cemetery you will find the names of almost all the famous captains from the nearby captains’ village, including those who died far from home. The trail passes through an area of land covered in migrating stones, which were left behind when more than 400 ha of continental ice melted. This is the largest concentration of stones in Estonia. The largest stone is Eremiit or Matsikivi, at 14.7 metres in circumference and 4.7 metres in height.
From the end of Vana-Jüri you can see Lobineeme in the east – the north-west tip of the Vergi peninsula, Saartneeme or Devil’s Island in the north-east, and Palganeeme, the north-west tip of Käsmu.
The earliest records of Käsmu date back to 1453, when it was used as a fishing ground. Käsmu later became known as the village of sailors and shipmasters. The Maritime School, established on the initiative of local coastal-dwellers and seamen, operated from 1884 to 1931. Almost every family had a captain or mate in it. The bright, so-called ‘captains’ houses’ stand out on the village road. The Käsmu Maritime Museum provides an excellent overview of the village’s history.

Sights

The trail introduces the nature of the Käsmu peninsula, including the largest stone field in Estonia, the history and cultural heritage of the peninsula.

Camping

There is no free campsite in Käsmu! The nearest is Võsu campsite.

Amenities

Large information board, small information boards, waste bin, toilet

Parking

Parking areas next to the chapel and at the edge of the village.

Additional information

Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct
During the charged event in Käsmu access with the ticket only.

Restrictions

The trail is situated in Lahemaa National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail: info.oandu@rmk.eeinfo.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa National Park

Käsmu, Haljala Municipality, Lääne-Viru County

Navigation instructions : Drive 50 km on Tallinn–Narva road, turn left to Liiapeksi–Loksa road, drive 11 km and turn right onto Võsu–Kotka road, drive 12 km and turn left onto Haljala–Käsmu road, drive 4 km and turn left onto Neeme road, drive 30 m to the Käsmu cemetery and chapel, where the trail starts.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.6025
Longitude: 25.916944
L-EST 97x: 608238.5
L-EST 97y: 6608780

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Telephone:

+372 676 7010
+372 329 5555

E-mail:

info.oandu@rmk.eeinfo.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type:

study trail

Location info

Location:

Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa National Park

Käsmu, Haljala Municipality, Lääne-Viru County

Navigation instructions:

Drive 50 km on Tallinn–Narva road, turn left to Liiapeksi–Loksa road, drive 11 km and turn right onto Võsu–Kotka road, drive 12 km and turn left onto Haljala–Käsmu road, drive 4 km and turn left onto Neeme road, drive 30 m to the Käsmu cemetery and chapel, where the trail starts.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.6025
Longitude: 25.916944
L-EST 97x: 608238.5
L-EST 97y: 6608780

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Majakivi–Pikanõmme nature trail (7 km)

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Viru bog nature trail (3.5 km)

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Ojaäärse forest trail (3.5 km)

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Tsitre trail of trees (1 km)

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Altja nature and culture historical trail (3 km)

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Käsmu nature and culture historical trail (4.2 km)

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