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.
The observation tower is located on the Järvi-Aegviidu hiking trail in the middle of Kõnnu Suursoo - it translates into English as Kõnnu Big Bog. To visit the observation tower, follow the left branch of the Paukjärve nature trail for 1 km from the Kaksiksilla parking lot to the Pauljärve esker. There the nature trail crosses the Järvi-Aegviidu hiking trail. Turn left to Kõnnu Suursoo and after 1.2 km you will reach the observation tower. The tower offers a view of the bog landscape and pools.
Parking
At Kaksiksilla parking area for 20 cars or 4 buses.
Amenities
10 m high wooden observation tower, 2 platforms
Sights
View of Kõnnu Suursoo, bog lakes and pools
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
The observation tower is situated in North-Kõrvemaa nature reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 604 7212
E-mail: info.aegviidu@rmk.ee
Object type: observation tower
Location info
Location : Harju County, Aegviidu-Kõrvemaa Recreation Area
Kuusalu municipality, Harju County Anija municipality, Harju County
Navigation instructions : On the 56.km of Tallinn-Narva road (road no.1) turn right in direction "Kemba", drive 0,9 km and turn right in direction "Järvi järved". Drive 4 km along the gravelled road to reach the camping area`s parking lot.
Kuusalu municipality, Harju County Anija municipality, Harju County
Navigation instructions:
On the 56.km of Tallinn-Narva road (road no.1) turn right in direction "Kemba", drive 0,9 km and turn right in direction "Järvi järved". Drive 4 km along the gravelled road to reach the camping area`s parking lot.
Lääne-Viru County, Aegviidu-Kõrvemaa Recreation Area
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.
Campfire site by the RMK Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi Hiking Route by the woodlot. Nearby is the Defense Forces heavy equipment transport road.
Parking
Not available
Amenities
Outdoor fireplace, picnic table with shelter, 4 benches, firewood shelter, information board, DC, waste bin
Hiking Options
RMK Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi Hiking Route
Camping
Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 4.
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
Access only from the RMK Hiking Route.
Contact
Telephone: +372 604 7212
E-mail: info.aegviidu@rmk.ee
Object type: campfire site
Location info
Location : Lääne-Viru County, Aegviidu-Kõrvemaa Recreation Area
Tapa Municipality, Lääne-Viru County
Navigation instructions : By Tapa-Lehtse road, 3.4 km after the Tapa town border, turn left, coming from Lehtse after 5 km turn right, 300 m on the right side of the road.
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.
Campfire site by the RMK Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi Hiking Route by the road in a beautiful pine forest.
Parking
Parking for 5 cars by the road
Amenities
Outdoor fireplace with grillrest, picnic table with shelter, 4 benches, firewood shelter, information board, DC, waste bin
Hiking Options
RMK Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi Hiking Route
Camping
Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 6.
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Contact
Telephone: +372 604 7212
E-mail: info.aegviidu@rmk.ee
Object type: campfire site
Location info
Location : Harju County, Aegviidu-Kõrvemaa Recreation Area
Voose village, Harju County
Navigation instructions : Drive Jäneda-Alavere-Perla road 13 km, From Kreo bus stop turn left to the gravelled road, drive 700 until road branching: keep left, drive 2,5 km. Campfire site is on the left in a pine forest.
Drive Jäneda-Alavere-Perla road 13 km, From Kreo bus stop turn left to the gravelled road, drive 700 until road branching: keep left, drive 2,5 km. Campfire site is on the left in a pine forest.
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.
Paukjärvi nature trail is circular: the trail starts and ends at the same point. If you take the left branch from the parking lot, the observation tower is 1 km away, and if you take the right branch, it is 4 km. The observation tower is located in Paukjärve esker – a ridge created under glacier. The tower offers a view of Põhja Kõrvemaa Nature Reserve. Kõnnu Suursoo is on one side, Paukjärv on the other.
Parking
Parking for 20 cars or
max 3 buses in Kaksiksilla parking area at the start of the trail
Amenities
11 m high wooden observation tower, 2 platforms
Hiking Options
Paukjärve nature trail
Camping
Paukjärve campsite
Outdoor Fireplace
Paukjärve campsite
Sights
View of Kõnnu Suursoo, bog lakes and pools and Lake Paukjärv on the other side
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
The nature rail is situated in North-Kõrvemaa nature reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 604 7212
E-mail: info.aegviidu@rmk.ee
Object type: observation tower
Location info
Location : Harju County, Aegviidu-Kõrvemaa Recreation Area
Kuusalu municipality, Harju County
Navigation instructions : On Jägala–Käravete road
(Road no. 13), 29 km from Jägala, turn left to the gravel forest road, drive
7.2 km and turn right (follow the sign “Paukjärve”). Drive 2.2 km to
Kaksiksilla parking area, where the Paukjärve nature trail starts.
On Jägala–Käravete road
(Road no. 13), 29 km from Jägala, turn left to the gravel forest road, drive
7.2 km and turn right (follow the sign “Paukjärve”). Drive 2.2 km to
Kaksiksilla parking area, where the Paukjärve nature trail starts.
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.
The observation tower is located in the Venemäe campsite. The tower offers a view of the surrounding forests and the Jussi moor. On the hill of Venemäe, at the location of the observation tower, there was a fire control point during the times of the Soviet army training ground.
Parking
Parking area for 30 cars
or up to 8 buses
Amenities
Metal observation tower, total height 19 m, observation platform at a height of 15.3 m
Camping
Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 10.
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
The campsite is situated in North-Kõrvemaa nature reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 604 7212
E-mail: info.aegviidu@rmk.ee
Object type: observation tower
Location info
Location : Harju County, Aegviidu-Kõrvemaa Recreation Area
Anija municipality, Harju County
Navigation instructions : Drive 31 km along
Jägala–Käravete road (Road no. 13), turn left onto gravel forest road and drive
3.5 km to the campsite parking area.
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.
The observation tower is located on the territory of the Simisalu Nature House. The tower offers a good view of the surrounding landscapes and forests.
Parking
Parking for 20 cars or 2 buses.
Amenities
Metal observation tower, total height 19 m, observation platform at a height of 15.3 m
Sights
Kõrvemaa’s landscapes and nature
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Contact
Telephone: +372 604 7212
E-mail: info.aegviidu@rmk.ee
Object type: observation tower
Location info
Location : Järva County, Aegviidu-Kõrvemaa Recreation Area
Vetepere village, Järva Municipality, Järva County
Navigation instructions : When coming from Tallinn, drive 7 km along Jäneda–Perila road
(Road no. 11125) and follow the sign “Albu” to the left. Drive 10 km along Lehtmetsa–Kaalepi
road (Road no. 15141) and turn right at Albu (follow the sign “Simisalu”).
Drive 2.2 km
and turn right (follow the sign “Simisalu”). Drive 5.8 km along the gravel road
to Simisalu Nature House. When coming from Paide, take Pärnu–Rakvere road (Road
no. 5) and 116 km
from Pärnu turn left (follow the sign “Järva-Madise”). Drive 5 km, turn left (follow the
sign “Simisalu”) and drive 7.5
km to Simisalu Nature House.
Vetepere village, Järva Municipality, Järva County
Navigation instructions:
When coming from Tallinn, drive 7 km along Jäneda–Perila road
(Road no. 11125) and follow the sign “Albu” to the left. Drive 10 km along Lehtmetsa–Kaalepi
road (Road no. 15141) and turn right at Albu (follow the sign “Simisalu”).
Drive 2.2 km
and turn right (follow the sign “Simisalu”). Drive 5.8 km along the gravel road
to Simisalu Nature House. When coming from Paide, take Pärnu–Rakvere road (Road
no. 5) and 116 km
from Pärnu turn left (follow the sign “Järva-Madise”). Drive 5 km, turn left (follow the
sign “Simisalu”) and drive 7.5
km to Simisalu Nature House.
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.
The nature trail can be enjoyed in different sections: bog lovers have the opportunity to walk along the boardwalk (4 km) through the Kakerdaja bog. Different forest types and lakes can be seen on the Kalajärve trail section while passing the Noku campfire site, making a circle around the small and large Kalajärv you can reach back the Noku campfire site along the road. The trail is also on the RMK Oandu-Aegviidu-Ikla and RMK Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking trail.
Parking
Parking for 6 cars by Lake Suur-Kalajärv, parking for 12 cars or 2 buses at Noku campfire site
Water
Non-potable water from lake Kalajärv
Amenities
The trail includes boardwalk (4 km), information boards with the trail map and other information at parking areas and at the end of the trail, 16 information stands in the points of interest along the trail. The trail goes through Lake Kalajärv and Noku campfire sites.
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
The nature trail is situated in Kõrvemaa landscape reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 604 7212
E-mail: info.aegviidu@rmk.ee
Object type: study trail
Location info
Location : Järva County, Aegviidu-Kõrvemaa Recreation Area
Anija municipality, Harju County, Järva municipality, Järva County
Navigation instructions : Drive on Jäneda–Perila road (Road no. 11125), 13 km from Jäneda, turn left (follow the sign “Kakerdaja”), drive 1.8 km along the gravel road, up to the sign directing to the campfire site on the left. There is the start of the nature trail. Alternatively, start at Noku parking area. To go there, drive 13 km on Jäneda–Perila road, turn left and drive 3.2 km along the gravel road.
Anija municipality, Harju County, Järva municipality, Järva County
Navigation instructions:
Drive on Jäneda–Perila road (Road no. 11125), 13 km from Jäneda, turn left (follow the sign “Kakerdaja”), drive 1.8 km along the gravel road, up to the sign directing to the campfire site on the left. There is the start of the nature trail. Alternatively, start at Noku parking area. To go there, drive 13 km on Jäneda–Perila road, turn left and drive 3.2 km along the gravel road.
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.
Nature trail is located in the vicinity of Aegviidu Visitor Centre. On the trail you can see damp forests and bog landscapes.
Parking
Parking for 15 cars or 3
buses in the parking area of Aegviidu Visitor Centre
Amenities
At the start of the
trail there is an information board with the map and general information, 13
numbered interest points and 1 recreation site on the trail
Wheelchair Accessibility
700 m by wheelchair
Sights
Forest, peat bog with
old peat pits, signs of animal and bird activity
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
The nature trail is situated in Kõrvemaa landscape reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 604 7212
E-mail: info.aegviidu@rmk.ee
Object type: study trail
Location info
Location : Harju County, Aegviidu-Kõrvemaa Recreation Area
Anija municipality, Harju County
Navigation instructions : On Jägala–Käravete road
(Road no. 13), 37 km from Jägala, turn left in the centre of Aegviidu (if
coming from Tallinn), right after the Aegviidu bus station and follow the sign
“Aegviidu külastuskeskus” to the parking area of the Visitor Centre. This is
where the nature trail starts.
On Jägala–Käravete road
(Road no. 13), 37 km from Jägala, turn left in the centre of Aegviidu (if
coming from Tallinn), right after the Aegviidu bus station and follow the sign
“Aegviidu külastuskeskus” to the parking area of the Visitor Centre. This is
where the nature trail starts.
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.
The nature trail winds on the unique and interesting landscape of North-Kõrvemaa. On the trail you can see different forest types, landforms and signs of activity of the Soviet Army.
Parking
Roadside parking for 5
cars
Amenities
A loop trail, marked
with spots of yellow paint on trees, 6 points of interest with descriptions along
the trail, partly boardwalk, bridges
Outdoor Fireplace
Venemäe campsite
Sights
Different forest types,
Vargamäe esker, former Soviet Army military campsite
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
The nature trail is situated in North-Kõrvemaa nature reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 604 7212
E-mail: info.aegviidu@rmk.ee
Object type: study trail
Location info
Location : Harju County, Aegviidu-Kõrvemaa Recreation Area
Anija municipality, Harju County
Navigation instructions : On Jägala–Käravete road
(Road no. 13), 30 km from Jägala, turn left to the gravel forest road and drive
400 m to the sign marking the start of the nature trail.
On Jägala–Käravete road
(Road no. 13), 30 km from Jägala, turn left to the gravel forest road and drive
400 m to the sign marking the start of the nature trail.
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.
The nature trail is surrounded with varied nature and landscapes. It goes up and down on the hills surrounding Jussi Lakes and takes the hiker to the Jussi Moor. The Jussi Moor is a unique natural community in Estonia that conditioned by the activities of the Soviet Army's activity and the several forest fires caused by that.
Parking
Parking for 20 cars or max 4 buses at the start of the trail in the Koersilla parking area
Amenities
A loop trail marked with spots of yellow paint on trees. There are 9 spots of interest with descriptions on the trail, partly boardwalk, bridges. Jussi campsite is located in the middle of the trail.
Berries-mushrooms
Bilberries, cowberries, chanterelles
Sights
6 Jussi lakes, different forest types and extremely varied terrain
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
The nature trail is situated in North-Kõrvemaa nature reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 604 7212
E-mail: info.aegviidu@rmk.ee
Object type: study trail
Location info
Location : Harju County, Aegviidu-Kõrvemaa Recreation Area
Kuusalu municipality,Harju County
Navigation instructions : On Jägala–Käravete road (Road no. 13), 29 km from Jägala, turn left to the gravel forest road and drive 3.9 km to a junction. Turn right and drive 2 km to Koersilla parking area. The trail starts at Koersilla parking area.
On Jägala–Käravete road (Road no. 13), 29 km from Jägala, turn left to the gravel forest road and drive 3.9 km to a junction. Turn right and drive 2 km to Koersilla parking area. The trail starts at Koersilla parking area.
