Where to go

Ovintse campfire site

 
Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
The campfire site is located on the banks of the picturesque Poruni river, whose primeval valley is under the special attention together with  Puhatu Wetland Complex. Here you can meet many rare species of animals and plants, for example eagles belonging to the first protection category.
Parking

Poruni hiking trail's parking lot for 10 cars

Water

Water from Poruni river

Amenities

Covered fireplace with grillrest, 4 benches,  firewood shelter, picnic table with roof, DC

Hiking Options

Poruni hiking trail (5 km)

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Sights

Poruni river and old forests, Narva river

Additional Information

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

Restrictions

The campfire site is situated in Puhatu Nature Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 5681 5722

E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type: campfire site

Location info

Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions : At the 36th km of the Jõhvi-Vasknarva road, turn left (sign "Porun hiking trail"). From there, drive 12 km to the border guards' cordon, turn left (sign on crossroad) and drive straight for 4 km to the barrier, to the left of which is a parking lot where you can leave your car. After 500 m on right, on the other side of the ditch there is Ovintse campfire site. Right at the beginning of the Porun hiking trail on the bank of the river, and on the ruins of the old Ovintse ranger's place.
NB! For those coming from the direction of Narva, Google Maps offers the wrong road through Auvere, which leads to a dead end. The only access is from the Jõhvi–Vasknarva road.

Telephone:
+372 5681 5722
E-mail:
info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County
Navigation instructions:
At the 36th km of the Jõhvi-Vasknarva road, turn left (sign "Porun hiking trail"). From there, drive 12 km to the border guards' cordon, turn left (sign on crossroad) and drive straight for 4 km to the barrier, to the left of which is a parking lot where you can leave your car. After 500 m on right, on the other side of the ditch there is Ovintse campfire site. Right at the beginning of the Porun hiking trail on the bank of the river, and on the ruins of the old Ovintse ranger's place.
NB! For those coming from the direction of Narva, Google Maps offers the wrong road through Auvere, which leads to a dead end. The only access is from the Jõhvi–Vasknarva road.