Where to go

Harku forest nature trail (5,7 km)

 
Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

The Harku Forest Nature Trail, located on the edge of the City of Tallinn, introduces the diverse Harku forest, different forest types and bogs, and the species found in them. The circular trail is 5.7 km long and is marked with green tags in nature. In the middle of the trail, on the sand dunes, there is an open gazebo, where the hiker can rest his or her feet and also have a picnic. Since the trail also passes through the swampy areas, it should be taken into account that waterproof boots or rubber boots are more suitable for hiking in wet seasons. The nature trail intersects and, in sections, also overlaps with the Nõmme-Harku health trails, where ski trails are prepared in winter. Therefore, we ask you not to walk on the ski trail.

Parking

Parking for 8 cars at the beginning of the trail and parking for 40 cars at the health trails. A car park for 100 cars is located along Tähetorni Street, driving a short distance towards Paldiski Highway.

Amenities

There is an information board with a map and general information at the beginning of the trail, plus 8 small information boards and 1 shelter in the middle of the trail.

Hiking Options

Available

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

Harku dunes, pine forest, peat bog, bog pools, Harku manor park

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: study trail

Location info

Location : Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Tähetorni street, on theoutskirts of the city of Tallinn, Harku municipality

Navigation instructions : Harku Forest nature trail in Harku municipality starts at the parking area, located at the north-western edge of Harku forest, by Tähetorni street, 700 m from the junction of Kadaka tee and Tähetorni street. Near the junction there is the bus stop for routes no. 10, no. 20 and no. 20A. See timetables here. Get off at the Kadaka pst (bus route no. 10) or Nõva (routes no. 20 and 20A) bus stop. 

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.386363
Longitude: 24.627479
L-EST 97x: 535660
L-EST 97y: 6583321

Telephone:
+372 676 7842
E-mail:
info.viimsi@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Harju County, Tallinn Recreation Area
Tähetorni street, on theoutskirts of the city of Tallinn, Harku municipality
Navigation instructions:
Harku Forest nature trail in Harku municipality starts at the parking area, located at the north-western edge of Harku forest, by Tähetorni street, 700 m from the junction of Kadaka tee and Tähetorni street. Near the junction there is the bus stop for routes no. 10, no. 20 and no. 20A. See timetables here. Get off at the Kadaka pst (bus route no. 10) or Nõva (routes no. 20 and 20A) bus stop. 
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.386363
Longitude: 24.627479
L-EST 97x: 535660
L-EST 97y: 6583321