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Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
The Narva-Jõesuu campfire site is located on the RMK Hiking Route, at the 17th kilometre of the Mummassaare–Narva extension of the trail, which connects the Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi branch with Narva-Jõesuu and Narva. In this way, Estonia’s easternmost cities are also linked to the RMK Hiking Route. The new section of trail has a length of 36 kilometres. The wooded area here is known as Auga Park Forest, the southwestern part of which is Auga Forest, and was most likely named after the locality of Auga. It has been a well-known swimming spot and summer destination in Narva-Jõesuu. The forest behind the town is ideal for recreation and walking, is easily accessible and, at the same time, as diverse as possible while offering exhilarating experiences. A majority of the area is the habitat type for lingonberries, on which pine stands can be found growing. A few spruce stands can be found only in the northwestern part of the area. The pine stands are up to 220 years old. There is hardly any undergrowth; although, in the more fertile areas, there are spruces, junipers, and rowans. This is a community forest, where forest management takes place under conditions agreed upon by the community and the local government. In the middle of the area are protected key habitats.
Sights
Auga Forest, sand dunes, Narva-Jõesuu resort town, beach
Amenities
Covered fire pit, covered table-bench, dry toilet, and information board
Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Important warning - please pay attention while travelling along the Aidu Hiking Trail! Movement takes place in the old quarry area, and attention should be paid to the ascents and descents, especially in snow and rain. Crossing in the raft is at your own risk. If possible, plan the crossing during daylight. For safety reasons, there should be no more than 4 people on the raft; or even fewer in the case of large people. The raft is propelled by the force of your hands, by pulling the rope attached to the shore. We ask that the people on the raft maintain their balance; squatting is recommend. Rocking the raft or hanging from the railings is prohibited. When crossing the canal with children, an adult must also be present on the raft. Quarry waters are insidious. Heading out onto the ice is at your own risk, provided that you are confident of your safety.
The Aidu Hiking Trail runs along the excavation area of the closed quarry, rising at times to the high slopes of the tranches and then descending again into the valley, where you can get an overview of the afforestation of the quarry areas. Along the way there are water-filled excavation areas, one of which must be crossed by a raft. The trail circles around the Aidu-Nõmme campfire site.
Sights
The Aidu quarry is one of the most unique artificial landscapes, which is finding increased reuse, both in the form of tourism and sports activities. The open-pit mine ceased operation in 2012 due to the depletion of reserves. After the quarry was closed, the driveways and mining areas began to fill with water. Thus, in the middle of a rocky desert, Estonia’s very own collection of light blue lagoons emerged, where carbonate rocks and limestone partially dissolve in water and begin to form gypsum. The water reflected from the gypsum crystals causes a beautiful light blue colour.
As you pass through the quarry, please pay attention. Movement is along the old quarry area, and attention should be paid to ascents and descents. In two places, the water-filled excavation area must be crossed with a raft. Crossing in the raft is at your own risk. If possible, plan the crossing during daylight. For safety reasons, there should be no more than 4 people on the raft; or even fewer in the case of large people. The raft is propelled by the force of your hands, by pulling the rope attached to the shore. We ask that the people on the raft maintain their balance; squatting is recommended. Rocking the raft or hanging from the railings is prohibited. When crossing the canal with children, an adult must also be present on the raft.
Amenities
Car park, covered fireplace, covered table and benches, lean-to shelter, dry toilet, waste bin, and wood shed at the Aidu-Nõmme campfire site. There are 3 large and 9 small information boards, 1 raft.
Water
Domestic water can be obtained from the water-filled mining canal.
Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
The green energy trail that runs in the area of Hõbeallika Spring and ponds of Oru Park opens up the complex topic of renewable energy in a simple and understandable way. The trail starts above the Hõbeallika cave, descends to the ponds and crosses the Pühajõe River Valley. Information points of interest help to understand how the energy we need is produced with the help of wind, sun or water and to think about the problems of green energy. On the trail, you can use virtual reality solutions to test how a hydroelectric station would look like on Pühajõe River or windmills in the local landscape. Landscape-wise, Oru park is located on a sandstone bank in the Pühajõe River valley at the mouth of klint bay. The alternating relief with the seaside plain, Neide Bank and the banks of the Pühajõe RiverValley makes the landscape of the park very varied and beautiful. Here you can see a high limestone bank, a river floodplain, a terraced valley bank on the edge of a bank cliff, an alvar and a bank slope with a deep sandy bottom. Thanks to the naturally diverse landscape, the park offers beautiful and interesting views of the surrounding landscape, the sea and the park itself.
Sights
Oru Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions with the highest species diversity and the most diverse terrain in northern Estonia. Over the 75 hectare area, you can find 258 different species of trees and shrubs, varieties or types, most of which are of ecdemic origin. Among these are, for example, Siberian pine, Dutchman’s pipe, Euro-american hybrid poplar, sweet birch, Katsura, Douglas fir, the Manchurian walnut, and many other rarities.
Hiking options
Green energy trail of Oru Park, starting above Hõbeallika Spring. The trail was co-financed by the Estonian EU external border programme.
Parking
In Toila town, at the intersection of Mere puiestee and Rannatee Street, the bus station and parking area is on the left.
Additional information
It is possible to enter the park in a wheelchair from the Karu gates parking lot along the lime tree alley. From the direction of Toila trough the Oru parking lot, along the light traffic road. Access to the entire castle grounds is guaranteed in the park. There is no wheelchair access to the ponds and Hõbeallika Spring Cave and there is no inva-toilet. The green energy trail is not accessible by wheelchair.
Restrictions
The trail is situated in Oru Park Landscape Reserve, view the restrictions on visiting here. Additional information from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee. According to the nature conservation rules, motorised vehicle traffic is prohibited outside the roads and paths. Use only designated sites for campfires and make sure that there are no restrictions due to wind or dry conditions.
Contact
Telephone: +372 5681 5722
E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type: study trail
Location info
Location : Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Toila town, Toila municipality
Navigation instructions : Drive along Tallinn–Narva road. Proceeding from Jõhvi towards Narva, right after crossing the bridge over the Pühajõgi River, there is a sign pointing to Toila. Drive 5.4 km to the town of Toila. Drive along the Mere puiestee to the entry to the Oru Park, the bus station and parking area is on the left. The second entrance "Karu gates" (coordinates BL: 59.418692, 27.531043).
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Telephone:
+372 5681 5722
E-mail:
info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Toila town, Toila municipality
Navigation instructions:
Drive along Tallinn–Narva road. Proceeding from Jõhvi towards Narva, right after crossing the bridge over the Pühajõgi River, there is a sign pointing to Toila. Drive 5.4 km to the town of Toila. Drive along the Mere puiestee to the entry to the Oru Park, the bus station and parking area is on the left. The second entrance "Karu gates" (coordinates BL: 59.418692, 27.531043).
Lääne-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Punasoo campfire site is located on Seljamäe nature trail, which introduces the pine forest, bog, Põdraallika springs and opens beautiful views of nature. The campfire site has a dry toilet, a fireplace and a pavilion for hikers to have a rest and prepare food.
Sights
Seljamägi hill, pine forest, Põdraallika springs, bog, restoration of bogs
Hiking options
Circular Seljamäe nature trail, partly boardwalk.
Amenities
Dry toilet, pavilion, information board and covered fireplace
Water
Domestic water from a nearby stream
Parking
Parking for 15 cars at the beginning of the trail.
The campfire site is situated in Tudusoo nature reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372
5228236
E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type: campfire site
Location info
Location : Lääne-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Vinni Municipality, Lääne-Viru County
Navigation instructions : Drive along Rakvere-Rannapungerja road and turn right 800 m before Tudu (sign "Seljamäe hiking trail"). Drive 5 km until you reach the Seljamäe campfire site on the left, there is also a parking lot. Start moving along Seljamäe nature trail signs and indication, opposite the parking lot. Follow the hiking trail 450 m to the stairs leading to Punasoo Hill and 1.8 km to the left. And you are at the Punasoo campfire site!
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Telephone:
+372
5228236
E-mail:
info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Lääne-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Vinni Municipality, Lääne-Viru County
Navigation instructions:
Drive along Rakvere-Rannapungerja road and turn right 800 m before Tudu (sign "Seljamäe hiking trail"). Drive 5 km until you reach the Seljamäe campfire site on the left, there is also a parking lot. Start moving along Seljamäe nature trail signs and indication, opposite the parking lot. Follow the hiking trail 450 m to the stairs leading to Punasoo Hill and 1.8 km to the left. And you are at the Punasoo campfire site!
VõimalusedHiking trail/Hiking OptionsCampingCovered fireplaceMaintenance during summerParkimine
Lääne-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Seljamäe campfire site is situated at the beginning of Seljamäe nature trail. It introduces the pine forest, bog, Põdraallika springs and opens beautiful views of nature. The campfire site has a dry toilet, a fireplace and a picnic table for hikers to have a rest and prepare food.
Sights
Seljamägi hill, pine forest, Põdraallika springs, bog, restoration of bogs
Hiking options
Circular Seljamäe nature trail, partly boardwalk.
Amenities
Dry toilet, picnic table, information board and a covered fireplace
The campfire site is situated in Tudusoo nature reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372
5228236
E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type: campfire site
Location info
Location : Lääne-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Vinni, Lääne-Viru County
Navigation instructions : Drive along Rakvere-Rannapungerja road and turn right 800 m before Tudu (sign "Seljamäe hiking trail"). Drive 5 km until you reach the Seljamäe campfire site on the left, right by the road, there is a parking lot.
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Telephone:
+372
5228236
E-mail:
info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Lääne-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Vinni, Lääne-Viru County
Navigation instructions:
Drive along Rakvere-Rannapungerja road and turn right 800 m before Tudu (sign "Seljamäe hiking trail"). Drive 5 km until you reach the Seljamäe campfire site on the left, right by the road, there is a parking lot.
Shore protection zone is 200 m; motorised vehicle traffic is prohibited outside roads and paths within 200 m on the shore of Lake Peipus. Campfires can be made only in designated sites. Please refer to the traffic instructions and regulations upon driving in.
Wheelchair accessibility
The boardwalk 1.2 m leads from the parking lot to the beach, a escort may be needed when moving to the campfire sites, there is no dry toilet for the disabled.
Contact
Telephone: +372 5681 5722
E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type: campsite
Location info
Location : Jõgeva County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Raadna village, Mustvee municipality, Jõgeva county
Navigation instructions : Drive
54 km from Jõhvi to Tartu, turn left after the Raadna stream. Drive 500 m until the parking lot.
VõimalusedCampingCovered fireplaceMaintenance during summer
Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
The campsite is hidden from winds from the lake. The beach is right across the Kauksi-Alajõe Road. It is just a 200-metre walk through the unique coastal pine forest to get to the sunny sandy beach.
Sights
Lake Peipus, stunning beach, coastal pine forests
Camping
Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 50.
Amenities
23 campgrounds and campfire sites, 2 dry toilets, 2 water wells, information board, 15 picnic tables
Parking
There is no designated parking area, you can park next to the tent.
Additional information
No firewood available at the campsite, but you can buy some from the Olerex gas station in Iisaku, 15 km away. Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct
Restrictions
Motorised vehicle traffic is prohibited outside roads and paths. Campfires can be made only in designated sites.
Contact
Telephone: +372 5681 5722
E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type: campsite
Location info
Location : Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Uuskülavillage, Alajõe municipality
Navigation instructions : Drive
5 km from Kauksi towards Vasknarva (at Sälliku junction turn towards
Vasknarva), at the left side of the road. The sign to the Uusküla campsite is
on the right.
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Telephone:
+372 5681 5722
E-mail:
info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type:
campsite
Location info
Location:
Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Uuskülavillage, Alajõe municipality
Navigation instructions:
Drive
5 km from Kauksi towards Vasknarva (at Sälliku junction turn towards
Vasknarva), at the left side of the road. The sign to the Uusküla campsite is
on the right.
VõimalusedCampingFireplaceCovered fireplaceMaintenance during summerParkimine
Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
The camping area is located in Alutaguse Rural Municipality, Kauksi Village, directly on the shore of Lake Peipus. With its clean and singing sand, the camping area is located in one of the most beautiful summer resorts on the northern shore of Lake Peipus. Right next to the camping area is the Kauksi beach house, with its promenades and well-maintained beach area. The camping area is designed for holding large-scale events (from 50 people). Can only be used with prior agreement, for a fee, on the basis of a contract.
Sights
The largest sand dune of the shore of Lake Peipus
Camping
Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 150.
Amenities
45 campfire sites, 30 shelters, 3 water wells, 5 dry toilets, observation platform, 2 information boards
Parking
Expanded driveway to the campsite offers parking for about 40 cars; parking area for 30 to 40 cars, additional parking spaces next to campfire sites for about 40 to 50 cars.
Additional information
Camping is free of charge; 20.06 – 27.08 single entry ticket for a motorised vehicle is 5.00 €.
Firewood on sale seasonally at the information point near the campsite entry.
Motorised vehicle traffic is prohibited outside roads and paths within 200 m shore protection zone of Lake Peipus. Campfires can be made only in designated sites. Please refer to the traffic instructions and regulations upon driving in.
Contact
Telephone: +372 5681 5722
E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type: campsite
Location info
Location : Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Kauksivillage, Iisaku municipality
Navigation instructions : Drive 48 km along Jõhvi–Tartu road and turn left after the bridge over the Kauksi stream (at the sign to the Kauksi campsite), then drive 800 m along the rubble road.
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Telephone:
+372 5681 5722
E-mail:
info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type:
campsite
Location info
Location:
Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Kauksivillage, Iisaku municipality
Navigation instructions:
Drive 48 km along Jõhvi–Tartu road and turn left after the bridge over the Kauksi stream (at the sign to the Kauksi campsite), then drive 800 m along the rubble road.
VõimalusedCampingCovered fireplaceMaintenance during summer
Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Located in Karjamaa Village, in Alutaguse Rural Municipality. The camping area is located parallel to Lake Peipus. A nice location protected from the lake’s winds, yet only 100 metres away from the beautiful sandy beach and dunes providing shelter from the wind. The height of the dunes formed during the retreat of Lake Peipus is mostly 5 ̶ 8 m, here on the Alajõgi River up to 20 m.
Camping
Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 21.
Amenities
10 fireplaces, dry toilet, water well, 7 shelters at the campsite. Suitable for organizing public events, enough space for 150 people
Motorised vehicle traffic is prohibited outside roads and paths within 200 m shore protection zone of Lake Peipus. Campfires can be made only in designated sites. Please refer to the traffic instructions and regulations upon driving in.
Contact
Telephone: +372 5681 5722
E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type: campsite
Location info
Location : Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Karjamaavillage, Alutaguse municipality
Navigation instructions : Drive 17.4 km on Kauksi–Vasknarva road, turn right after the Karjamaa bus stop (sign to Hotel “Suvi”). The campsite is 700 m to the right, follow the roadside sign.
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Telephone:
+372 5681 5722
E-mail:
info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type:
campsite
Location info
Location:
Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Karjamaavillage, Alutaguse municipality
Navigation instructions:
Drive 17.4 km on Kauksi–Vasknarva road, turn right after the Karjamaa bus stop (sign to Hotel “Suvi”). The campsite is 700 m to the right, follow the roadside sign.
VõimalusedCampingFireplaceMaintenance during summerParkimine
Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
The campsite with clean, "singing" sands is located in one of the most beautiful tourist areas on the northern shore of Lake Peipus.
Sights
Lake Peipus, coastal pine forest, sand dunes
Camping
Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 100.
Amenities
Open air stage, flagpole, dry toilet, picnic table with shelter
Parking
Parking for 150 cars, 5 buses.
Additional information
The campsite is suitable for organising major public events, it is not regularly maintained.
Restrictions
Use of the area requires prior written consent!
Contact
Telephone: +372 5681 5722
E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type: rest stop
Location info
Location : Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Kauksivillage, Iisaku municipality, on the shore of Lake Peipus
Navigation instructions : Drive 47 km along Jõhvi–Tartu road, turn left at the Kauksi bus stop (sign to Visitor Centre of Alutaguse National park). Drive 800 m towards Lake Peipus up to the road turn. Keep on the road going straight ahead and drive through the gate; the campsite
is to the right of the road. Please note that this is an area for public outdoor events; advance booking and prior consent of the managers of the recreation area is required to use it.
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Telephone:
+372 5681 5722
E-mail:
info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type:
rest stop
Location info
Location:
Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Kauksivillage, Iisaku municipality, on the shore of Lake Peipus
Navigation instructions:
Drive 47 km along Jõhvi–Tartu road, turn left at the Kauksi bus stop (sign to Visitor Centre of Alutaguse National park). Drive 800 m towards Lake Peipus up to the road turn. Keep on the road going straight ahead and drive through the gate; the campsite
is to the right of the road. Please note that this is an area for public outdoor events; advance booking and prior consent of the managers of the recreation area is required to use it.
