Where to go

Luite hiking trail (4.4 km)

 
Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
The trail runs in parallel with the dune up to the mouth of the Rannapungerja river, passing through Kauksi campsite on its way.
Parking

Near RMK Kauksi Visitor Centre

Amenities

The trail is marked with (yellow) rectangle blazes on trees and yellow RMK ribbons tied around trees, observation tower. The hiking trail passes the Kauksi campfire site.

Hiking Options

Available

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Berries-mushrooms

Bilberries, wild strawberries

Sights

Dune ridges (shifting dunes) and vegetation, dune oaks of different age and shapes, the Rannapungerja River.

Additional Information

  • The trail starts at Visitor Centre of Alutaguse National Park and leads along the shore of Lake Peipus to the mouth of the Rannapungerja River. If you start at the Kauksi campfire site, the circular trail can be passed as a 4.4 km loop.
  • The trail can be passed on skis and snowshoes.
  • Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

Shore protection zone is 200 m; 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, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru county

Navigation instructions : Drive 47 km on Jõhvi–Tartu road, turn left at the Kauksi bus stop (sign to Visitor Centre of Alutaguse National Park). Drive 600 m until you see Visitor Centre at the right side of the road. The trail starts in the yard of the Visitor Centre. 

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.992054
Longitude: 27.226644
L-EST 97x: 685414
L-EST 97y: 6543691

Telephone:
+372 5681 5722
E-mail:
info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Ida-Viru County, Peipsi põhjaranniku Recreation Area
Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru county
Navigation instructions:
Drive 47 km on Jõhvi–Tartu road, turn left at the Kauksi bus stop (sign to Visitor Centre of Alutaguse National Park). Drive 600 m until you see Visitor Centre at the right side of the road. The trail starts in the yard of the Visitor Centre. 
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.992054
Longitude: 27.226644
L-EST 97x: 685414
L-EST 97y: 6543691