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Valgejärve nature trail observation tower (distance from the parking lot 2.3 km)

Lääne County, Tallinn Recreation Area

The Valgejärve nature study trail has an observation tower renovated in 2024, from which it is possible to admire the view of the diverse bog and forest landscape.

Sights

Lake Valgejärv and mire

Amenities

Covered observation tower

Parking

Parking for 10 cars at the start of the trail

Additional information

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7842

E-mail: info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type: observation tower

Location info

Location : Lääne County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Piirsalu village, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne county

Navigation instructions : Drive on the Ääsmäe-Haapsalu highway towards Haapsalu and turn right at the 29th kilometer following the sign. Continue driving for 5 km following the signs to Lake Järveotsa, where the parking lot of the Valgejärve nature study trail is located. From the parking lot, signs point to the nature trail, and if you walk along the nature trail, the observation tower is about 2.3 km from the parking lot.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.096240
Longitude: 24.151367
L-EST 97x: 508706.8
L-EST 97y: 6550834.5

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Telephone:

+372 676 7842

E-mail:

info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type:

observation tower

Location info

Location:

Lääne County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Piirsalu village, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne county

Navigation instructions:

Drive on the Ääsmäe-Haapsalu highway towards Haapsalu and turn right at the 29th kilometer following the sign. Continue driving for 5 km following the signs to Lake Järveotsa, where the parking lot of the Valgejärve nature study trail is located. From the parking lot, signs point to the nature trail, and if you walk along the nature trail, the observation tower is about 2.3 km from the parking lot.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.096240
Longitude: 24.151367
L-EST 97x: 508706.8
L-EST 97y: 6550834.5

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RMK Keila-Joa park

Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Most of the sights in the picturesque English-style park have been created by nature itself. The relief of the area is variable: high ramparts, covered with coniferous and deciduous trees, alternating with picturesque valleys, pastures, and meadows. The axis of the park is the Keila River, with nearly 200 streams located within the territory of the park. A kilometre before reaching the Gulf of Finland, the flow of the river is interrupted by a horseshoe-shaped limestone terrace with a width of 70 metres, which forms Keila-Joa Park’s most well-known natural attraction, a waterfall with a height of 6.1 metres. Along the lower course of the waterfall, the river valley takes the shape of a canyon and the quiet plain river changes its character – pushed between the steep banks, it jumps from stone to stone, trying to get to the sea.

Sights

Keila-Joa waterfall, Keila-Joa Manor, old manor park, former hydroelectric power station, park forest

Amenities

Information pavilion, suspension bridges, observation platform, information boards, benches, dry toilet, waste bins

Parking

Parking for 20 cars.

Additional information

In 2015 the hearts sculpture by Estonian artist Mati Karmin was opened. The sculpture will be finished as new padlocks symbolizing commitment and everlasting love are gradually added to the construction.

In 2018 park trails and view platforms were reconstructed and stationary lighting was installed for the bridges and waterfall within the ERDF project "Lights On!". The waterfall lighting is working every half-hour and every hour from the sunset until midnight few minutes at once. In public holidays
the lighting is more colourful than everyday lighting being inspired by nature - sunrise, sunset, northern lights and rainbow. The waterfall can be viewed from the observation platform at the left river bank or from Eesti Energia platform on the right river bank.

Restrictions

NB! From 16th of May until 31st of July the waterfall lighting is swithed off because of the breeding period of the bats.

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7842

E-mail: info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type: other

Location info

Location : Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Keila-Joa, Lääne-Harju municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions : Drive from Tallinn towards Lohusalu, until the signs point to Keila-Joa. Immediately after crossing the Keila River, turn right into Keila-Joa Park, where the car park is located.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.393752
Longitude: 24.294685
L-EST 97x: 516744
L-EST 97y: 6584015

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Telephone:

+372 676 7842

E-mail:

info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type:

other

Location info

Location:

Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Keila-Joa, Lääne-Harju municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions:

Drive from Tallinn towards Lohusalu, until the signs point to Keila-Joa. Immediately after crossing the Keila River, turn right into Keila-Joa Park, where the car park is located.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.393752
Longitude: 24.294685
L-EST 97x: 516744
L-EST 97y: 6584015

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Saula Siniallikate (blue springs) nature trail (0.7 km)

Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

The 700-metre-long nature trail takes visitors to an ancient sacred site ̶ the blue springs. The largest and most well-known of the springs is the turquoise coloured sand-bottomed rising spring known as Siniallikas (blue spring), accompanied by the darker-water Mustallikas (black spring) and the lighter Valgeallikas (white spring).

Sights

Viking village, Saula blue springs, the grove

Camping

Saula campfire site

Amenities

Benches, a large information board at the beginning of the trail, an information stand with the holy grove behavior practices at the grove’s gate

Parking

Parking area for 30 cars.

Additional information

Nearby, on the other side of the highway, there is a Viking village as an attraction, where you can have a meal and, if you wish, get a sauna and an accommodation. On the other side of the road there is Saula's campfire site.
Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7842

E-mail: info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking trail

Location info

Location : Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Kose municipality, Harju county

Navigation instructions : Coming from Tallinn, at the 28th km of the highway, turn right at the "Viikingite küla" road sign onto Saula road and drive past Viking village, cross the Pirita river and turn left onto Saula-Kurena road. Drive under the bridge and the parking lot is on the left.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.218117
Longitude: 25.036433
L-EST 97x: 558745.2
L-EST 97y: 6565057.2

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Telephone:

+372 676 7842

E-mail:

info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type:

hiking trail

Location info

Location:

Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Kose municipality, Harju county

Navigation instructions:

Coming from Tallinn, at the 28th km of the highway, turn right at the "Viikingite küla" road sign onto Saula road and drive past Viking village, cross the Pirita river and turn left onto Saula-Kurena road. Drive under the bridge and the parking lot is on the left.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.218117
Longitude: 25.036433
L-EST 97x: 558745.2
L-EST 97y: 6565057.2

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Rabivere campfire site

Rapla County, Tallinn Recreation Area

A small and popular campfire site with good accessibility for hikers on the RMK Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi Hiking Trail. The campfire site is located near the naturally beautiful Rabivere Bog Landscape Conservation Area. The visitor will be taken on an adventure by the hiking trail that runs through primitive forests. At the same time, scenic views of the bog can also be enjoyed by taking the boardwalk to Lake Kõnnu. There are also lean-to shelters at the campfire site, in which the hiker can find shelter and refuge from bad weather. There is a peat mine in Rabivere Bog, where the body of a mummified woman was found in 1936. Many stories have circulated among the people about the mysterious death of the woman who died several hundred years ago. You can read more from the information board at the campfire site. There are also graves of forest brothers along the hiking trail, near the Rabivere Campfire Site.

Hiking options

RMK Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi hiking route.

Amenities

Lean-to shelters, covered table-bench, covered fireplace with a grill rest, dry toilet, firewood shelter, waste bin, information board.

Parking

Up to 2 cars.

Additional information

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7842

E-mail: info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type: campfire site

Location info

Location : Rapla County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Rabivere Village, Kohila Municipality, Rapla County

Navigation instructions : Drive 5.7 km south on the Hager-Kodila-Kuusiku Road and turn left onto Suurküla Road. Drive 1.6 km and turn left onto Mutso Road. After 1.5 km, the campfire site is on the left.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.091567
Longitude: 24.717146
L-EST 97x: 541106
L-EST 97y: 6550535

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Telephone:

+372 676 7842

E-mail:

info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type:

campfire site

Location info

Location:

Rapla County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Rabivere Village, Kohila Municipality, Rapla County

Navigation instructions:

Drive 5.7 km south on the Hager-Kodila-Kuusiku Road and turn left onto Suurküla Road. Drive 1.6 km and turn left onto Mutso Road. After 1.5 km, the campfire site is on the left.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.091567
Longitude: 24.717146
L-EST 97x: 541106
L-EST 97y: 6550535

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Jalase nature trail (2 km)

Rapla County, Jalase Landscape Reserve

Protected in the Jalase Landscape Conservation Area are mire, alvar, and forest communities, protected species, individual geological objects, and the unique village landscape of Jalase. There are three capercaillie courting areas located within the conservation area.
The Jalase nature trail starts at the rest stop on Jalase-Ohukotsu Road. Initially, the dirt road runs for 1 km through the varied forests of the Arbumetsa Special Management Zone, then 300 metres along the edge of a field, where the 0.7 km long boardwalk begins. The boardwalk runs in the Sõbesoo Special Management Zone and leads the interested person to Lake Sõbessoo or Lake Jalase. The nature trail runs back and forth, and in order to get back to the starting point, it is necessary to return along the already familiar trail.

Sights

Lake Sõbessoo, Lipstu moor

Amenities

Boardwalk, covered table-bench, dry toilet, waste bin, information board.

Parking

For 2 cars.

Additional information

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

Restrictions

Located in Jalase Landscape Reserve.Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7842

E-mail: info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking trail

Location info

Location : Rapla County, Jalase Landscape Reserve

Jalase village, Rapla municipality, Rapla County

Navigation instructions : From Tallinn:
Drive to Rapla. Drive bu Rapla-Märjamaa road for 9 km then turn towards Jalase. Drive for 3.5 km until you reach Jalase village then turn right and drive by the forest road for 2.2 km.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.974548
Longitude: 24.598504
L-EST 97x: 534422.3
L-EST 97y: 6537434.2

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Telephone:

+372 676 7842

E-mail:

info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type:

hiking trail

Location info

Location:

Rapla County, Jalase Landscape Reserve

Jalase village, Rapla municipality, Rapla County

Navigation instructions:

From Tallinn:
Drive to Rapla. Drive bu Rapla-Märjamaa road for 9 km then turn towards Jalase. Drive for 3.5 km until you reach Jalase village then turn right and drive by the forest road for 2.2 km.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.974548
Longitude: 24.598504
L-EST 97x: 534422.3
L-EST 97y: 6537434.2

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Loosalu campfire site

Rapla County, Kõnnumaa Landscape Reserve

The Loosalu Campfire Site is located in the northeastern corner of Loosalu Bog. The Loosalu-Paluküla Nature Trail leads to the bog. Loosalu Bog is a beautiful and classical representative of Estonia’s bog landscape. The campfire site is next to RMK’s Oandu-Ikla Hiking Trail. Cyclists must push their bikes by hand when crossing the Loosalu-Paluküla boardwalk (certainly next to them on the boardwalk). For those cyclists who are looking for a faster pace and would rather ride their bicycles, we recommend a route along the highways in the direction of Põlliku, Sonni, and Kädva.

Sights

Loosalu bog

Amenities

Covered table-bench, open fireplace, benches, firewood shelter, dry toilet, waste bin, information board.

Parking

Parking space for 2-3 cars, 1.7 km from the campfire site

Additional information

The campfire site is located by the third section of RMK Hiking Route, Hirvelaane–Kellissaare. Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct

Restrictions

As the campfire site is located next to privately owned property, parking is allowed only in the designated parking space!
The campfire site is located in Kõnnumaa Landscape Reserve, Loosalu limited management zone. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +37 2676 7842

E-mail: info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type: campfire site

Location info

Location : Rapla County, Kõnnumaa Landscape Reserve

Rapla municipality, Rapla County

Navigation instructions : Drive to Rapla and head towards Kaiu from there. At Kaiu turn right towards Vana-Kaiu and Põlliku. Drive 2.8 km to Vana-Kaiu. Turn right there and continue 3.5 km, keep left at the junction. Drive 1.7 km, there is a small parking space on the right. Park the car and walk 1.7 km to the campfire site.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.9438576
Longitude: 25.0997687
L-EST 97x: 563306
L-EST 97y: 6534381

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Telephone:

+37 2676 7842

E-mail:

info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type:

campfire site

Location info

Location:

Rapla County, Kõnnumaa Landscape Reserve

Rapla municipality, Rapla County

Navigation instructions:

Drive to Rapla and head towards Kaiu from there. At Kaiu turn right towards Vana-Kaiu and Põlliku. Drive 2.8 km to Vana-Kaiu. Turn right there and continue 3.5 km, keep left at the junction. Drive 1.7 km, there is a small parking space on the right. Park the car and walk 1.7 km to the campfire site.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.9438576
Longitude: 25.0997687
L-EST 97x: 563306
L-EST 97y: 6534381

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Loosalu-Paluküla nature trail (7.7 km)

Rapla County, Kõnnumaa Landscape Reserve

The nature trail runs back and forth, and completing the entire trail requires covering 15.4 km. Coming from Loosalu, the boardwalk starts from the edge of the bog, passes Lake Loosalu and runs through the bog and forest until reaching the first farmstead. From there, the trail rises along paths travelling between forests and fields to the foot of Paluküla’s Hiiemägi Hill. Cyclists must push their bikes by hand when crossing the Loosalu-Paluküla boardwalk (certainly next to them on the boardwalk). For those cyclists who are looking for a faster pace and would rather ride their bicycles, we recommend a route along the highways in the direction of Põlliku, Sonni, and Kädva.

Sights

Lake Loosalu and the bog

Camping

Loosalu campfire site.

Amenities

Boardwalk, information boards.

Parking

For 2 ̶ 3 cars at the beginning of the nature trail in the parking pocket.

Additional information

The nature trail is part of the RMK hiking route: Hirvelaane-Kellissaare. Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct

Restrictions

Located in Kõnnumaa Landscape Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7842

E-mail: info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking trail

Location info

Location : Rapla County, Kõnnumaa Landscape Reserve

Rapla and Kehtna municipality, Rapla County

Navigation instructions : From Tallinn:
Drive to Rapla. From Rapla start driving towards Kaiu. From Kaiu turn right towards Vana-Kaiu and Põlliku. Drive for 2.8 km until you reach Vana-Kaiu. From Vana-Kaiu turn right. Drive for 3.5 km, from the crossroads keep left. Drive 1.7 km and you have arrived at the parking area where the trail starts.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.954854
Longitude: 25.092575
L-EST 97x: 562872
L-EST 97y: 6535599

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Telephone:

+372 676 7842

E-mail:

info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type:

hiking trail

Location info

Location:

Rapla County, Kõnnumaa Landscape Reserve

Rapla and Kehtna municipality, Rapla County

Navigation instructions:

From Tallinn:
Drive to Rapla. From Rapla start driving towards Kaiu. From Kaiu turn right towards Vana-Kaiu and Põlliku. Drive for 2.8 km until you reach Vana-Kaiu. From Vana-Kaiu turn right. Drive for 3.5 km, from the crossroads keep left. Drive 1.7 km and you have arrived at the parking area where the trail starts.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.954854
Longitude: 25.092575
L-EST 97x: 562872
L-EST 97y: 6535599

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RMK hiking route Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve / Vihterpalu-Ohtu (46 km)

RMK hiking route Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve / Vihterpalu-Ohtu (46 km)

Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

In this section the hiking route runs mostly along earth tracks and gravel roads through nice pine stands. Several interesting and significant landmarks can be found along the trail, for example Harju-Risti church, Padise monastery, the former open mine at Rummu, and Vasalemma Manor.
At Harju-Risti, Padise and Vasalemma there are shops where hikers can restock their food supplies.

Amenities

The trail is marked with signposts and white-green-white paint markings. The rest stops on the trail and distances between them:

Vihterpalu campfire site - Padise campfire site 26 km
Padise campfire site - Ohtu campfire site 20 km

Water

Non-potable water can be taken from the Vihterpalu and Kloostri river and Rummu quarry.

Parking

Parking for 2-3 cars is available at each campfire site.

Additional information

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7842

E-mail: info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking route

Location info

Location : Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Telephone:

+372 676 7842

E-mail:

info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type:

hiking route

Location info

Location:

Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Coordinates:

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RMK hiking route Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve / Ohtu-Alavere (83 km)

RMK hiking route Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve / Ohtu-Alavere (83 km)

Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

This section of the hiking route is quite varied. Although most of the route goes along larger and smaller gravel roads, the trail introduces also some long, narrow and relatively wild paths, which can be challenging to pass. There is also a patch of bog on this route – namely, the Saarte bog in Kiili municipality. In addition, the hiking route runs through the Tuhala-Nabala Nature Reserve, formed for the protection of the karst area. Due to its closeness to Tallinn, in this section one must also cross several larger main roads.

Water

Non-potable water can be taken from the rivers of Keila, Tuhala and Pirita and the Angerja stream

Amenities

The trail is marked with signposts and white-green-white paint markings. The rest stops on the trail and distances between them:

Ohtu campfire site - Metsanurme campfire site 26 km
Metsanurme campfire site - Saarte bog campfire site 28 km
Saarte bog campfire site -Saula campfire site 11 km
Saula campfire site - Alavere campfire site 22 km

Parking

Parking for 2-3 cars is available at each campfire site

Additional information

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7842

E-mail: info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking route

Location info

Location : Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Telephone:

+372 676 7842

E-mail:

info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type:

hiking route

Location info

Location:

Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Coordinates:

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Järveotsa campfire site

Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

A beautiful campfire site at the starting point of the Valgejärve Study Trail. The campfire site is located on the shore of Lake Järveotsa, where there is also a swimming site with a Rescue Board safety sign. The swimming area is also popular among winter swimmers. The surrounding diverse forests are suitable for hiking and gathering berries and mushrooms. The 6.5 km long Valgejärve Nature Study Trail starts from the campfire site.

Hiking options

Valgejärve nature trail

Amenities

Covered table-bench, covered fireplace, dry toilet, waste bin, information board.

Water

Järveotsa lake

Parking

Parking area for 10 cars

Additional information

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7842

E-mail: info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type: campfire site

Location info

Location : Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Saue municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions : Drive on Ääsmäe-Haapsalu Highway towards Haapsalu, and turn right at the 29th kilometre after the sign. Following the signs, drive 5 km to Lake Järveotsa.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.0961273
Longitude: 24.1519021
L-EST 97x: 508706
L-EST 97y: 6550833

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Telephone:

+372 676 7842

E-mail:

info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type:

campfire site

Location info

Location:

Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Saue municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions:

Drive on Ääsmäe-Haapsalu Highway towards Haapsalu, and turn right at the 29th kilometre after the sign. Following the signs, drive 5 km to Lake Järveotsa.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.0961273
Longitude: 24.1519021
L-EST 97x: 508706
L-EST 97y: 6550833

Valgejärve nature trail observation tower (distance from the parking lot 2.3 km)

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RMK Keila-Joa park

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Saula Siniallikate (blue springs) nature trail (0.7 km)

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Rabivere campfire site

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Jalase nature trail (2 km)

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Loosalu campfire site

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Loosalu-Paluküla nature trail (7.7 km)

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RMK hiking route Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve / Vihterpalu-Ohtu (46 km)

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RMK hiking route Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve / Ohtu-Alavere (83 km)

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Järveotsa campfire site

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