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Kotka hiking trail introduces the fen and the transition mire and sandy eskers. Its sights include the high wooded sandy eskers, which developed when Lake Peipus receded, and the mystic bog islands in Rüütli bog, which developed from the sediments accumulated at the end of the Ice Age. The transition from sandy eskers to the mire is unexpected, this kind of varied landscape offers a pleasant change for hikers.
Parking
Parking for 10 to 15 cars at the start of the hiking trail.
Amenities
3 campfire sites, 2 dry toilets, shelter, conical tent, forest hut, observation tower on the upland. The trail is marked with blue and white blazes and symbols on brown posts
Berries-mushrooms
Cranberries, cowberries, bilberries, milk-caps
Sights
Different forest growth types, sandbanks formed of the recession of Lake Peipus, raised bog flora, bog islands, bog pool, “money pit”
Additional Information
The trail starts from an old Lõppe sand quarry by Liivamäe parking lot. From there the trail runs along high sand banks and ends
with a boardwalk across the Rüütli bog (Muraka nature reserve) neat the Alliku village. You can choose the shorter trail (1.5 km) in the Rüütli bog, which forms a section of the 8 km trail. The trail is marked with blue and white blazes on trees.
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
According to the nature conservation rules, 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: hiking trail
Location info
Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru county
Navigation instructions : Turn to Tudulinna from Iisaku, drive to the 2nd kilometer post. After 50 metres turn lleft. Drive 1,5 km to the sand quarry where is Liivamäe parking lot. PS! Parking lot is for buses too!
Turn to Tudulinna from Iisaku, drive to the 2nd kilometer post. After 50 metres turn lleft. Drive 1,5 km to the sand quarry where is Liivamäe parking lot. PS! Parking lot is for buses too!
