Where to go

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.


Parking

For 2 cars

Amenities

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

Hiking Options

Available

Sights

Lake Sõbessoo, Lipstu moor

Additional Information

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

Restrictions

Located in Jalase Landscape Reserve.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: 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

Telephone:
+37 2676 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

Where to go

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.

Parking

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

Amenities

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

Hiking Options

Available

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Sights

Loosalu bog

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 Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

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

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

Where to go

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.

Parking

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

Amenities

Boardwalk, information boards.

Hiking Options

The nature trail runs in a back and forth direction.

Camping

Loosalu campfire site.

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Sights

Lake Loosalu and the bog

Additional Information

  • The nature trail is part of the RMK hiking route: Hirvelaane-Kellissaare.
  • Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

Located in Kõnnumaa Landscape Reserve. 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: 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

Telephone:
+37 2676 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

Where to go

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.

Parking

Parking for 20 cars

Amenities

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

Maintenance
Year-round maintenance
Maintenance during summer
Maintenance during winter
Sights

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

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

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

Where to go

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).

Parking

Parking area for 30 cars

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

Hiking Options

700 m from the parking area to blue springs, RMK hiking route Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace Saula campfire site

Sights

Viking village, Saula blue springs, the grove

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 Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7842

E-mail: info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type: study 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

Telephone:
+372 676 7842
E-mail:
info.viimsi@rmk.ee
Object type:
study 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

Where to go

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.

Parking

Up to 2 cars.

Water

No drinking water

Amenities

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

Hiking Options

RMK Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi hiking route

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace Covered fireplace with grillrest

Additional Information

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 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

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

Where to go

Sütiste forest rest stop

 
Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

A rest stop with three separate campfire sites in the capital, in the Nõmme-Mustamäe Landscape Conservation Area, in the Rahumäe Nature Area, which is part of the Natura 2000 network. The campfire sites are located in a beautiful pine forest, beneath the hillside of Mustamäe. Camping and building a fire outside of a fireplace is not permitted in the landscape protection area. The rest stop is suitable for picnics and enjoying the nature of the city.

Parking

Not available

Water

Not available

Amenities

Covered fireplaces, tables, benches, waste bins, information boards.

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace Covered fireplace

Additional Information

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7842

E-mail: info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type: rest stop

Location info

Location : Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Mustamäe, Tallinn, Harju County

Navigation instructions : Public transport buses no 17 and 17a "Sütiste tee" bus stop.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.394298
Longitude: 24.688089
L-EST 97x: 539094.9
L-EST 97y: 6584239.4

Telephone:
+372 676 7842
E-mail:
info.viimsi@rmk.ee
Object type:
rest stop
Location info
Location:
Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area
Mustamäe, Tallinn, Harju County
Navigation instructions:
Public transport buses no 17 and 17a "Sütiste tee" bus stop.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.394298
Longitude: 24.688089
L-EST 97x: 539094.9
L-EST 97y: 6584239.4

Where to go

Alavere campfire site

 
Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

A small campfire site near Alavere Village, on the side of the Kose-Kehra Highway. Surrounded by forests, the campfire site is located on RMK’s Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve Hiking Trail and is suitable for use as a stopping place and campsite for hikers and, due to its easy of accessibility, also for those who wish to have a picnic in the forest and sit by the fire without having to hike for a long time.

Parking

Space for up to 4 cars

Water

No water source near the campfire site

Amenities

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

Hiking Options

Campfire site is located on Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking route

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Additional Information

  • There is a shop in Alavere village.
  • Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7842

E-mail: info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type: campfire site

Location info

Location : Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Alavere village, Kose municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions : Coming from Tallinn: Drive along the Tallinn-Tartu Highway towards Tartu. At the 37th kilometre of the highway, turn left towards Kose. Proceed for 9km through Kose small town, in the direction of Kehra. The campfire site will be located on the righthand side of the road, before reaching Alavere Village.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.238976
Longitude: 25.294787
L-EST 97x: 573896
L-EST 97y: 6567449

Telephone:
+372 676 7842
E-mail:
info.viimsi@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area
Alavere village, Kose municipality, Harju County
Navigation instructions:
Coming from Tallinn: Drive along the Tallinn-Tartu Highway towards Tartu. At the 37th kilometre of the highway, turn left towards Kose. Proceed for 9km through Kose small town, in the direction of Kehra. The campfire site will be located on the righthand side of the road, before reaching Alavere Village.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.238976
Longitude: 25.294787
L-EST 97x: 573896
L-EST 97y: 6567449

Where to go

Metsanurme campfire site

 
Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

A small campfire site in Metsanurme Village. The campfire site is located on the banks of the Keila River and there is also a swimming area with a Rescue Board safety sign. The campfire site is also a stopping place for hikers on RMK’s Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve Hiking Trail. In addition to bathing in the river, building a fire accompanied by the sound of gurgling water, and having a forest picnic, the visitor can also walk along the hiking trail winding by the river and enjoy the picturesque views.

Parking

For 4 cars

Amenities

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

Hiking Options

Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking route

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Additional Information

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7842

E-mail: info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type: campfire site

Location info

Location : Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Saku municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions : Drive 400 m from the Kasemetsa railway station towards Kiisa, and turn right towards Metsanurme Village. Drive 1.7 km and turn right onto Kuresoo Road. After 350 m turn onto Metsavahi Road, and after 750 m the campfire site will be on your left.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.260502
Longitude: 24.638071
L-EST 97x: 536394.7
L-EST 97y: 6569306.6

Telephone:
+372 676 7842
E-mail:
info.viimsi@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area
Saku municipality, Harju County
Navigation instructions:
Drive 400 m from the Kasemetsa railway station towards Kiisa, and turn right towards Metsanurme Village. Drive 1.7 km and turn right onto Kuresoo Road. After 350 m turn onto Metsavahi Road, and after 750 m the campfire site will be on your left.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.260502
Longitude: 24.638071
L-EST 97x: 536394.7
L-EST 97y: 6569306.6

Where to go

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.
Parking

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

Water

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

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

Hiking Options

Available

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Additional Information

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 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