Where to go

Poruni hiking trail (5 km)

 
Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
The 10 km (back and forth) Poruni hiking trail runs along the banks of the Poruni River to the Narva River and returns to the starting point from there. 12 information boards have been placed along the trail. They introduce the nature of the region, the floodplain forest, native broad-leaved forest, draw attention to the geological formations sometimes exposed on the banks of the river and the military history that characterizes the region.
Poruni hiking trail is marked with blue painted rectangles on trees and metal signposts.
Parking

Parking for 10 cars

Water

Water from Poruni river

Amenities

2 covered fireplaces with grillrest, 3 information stands, 12 information boards, lean-to shelter, 2 firewood shelters, 3 dry toilets

Hiking Options

Available

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace

Sights

Poruni River, primeval forest, the legacy of military operations, Puhatu bogs

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: hiking trail

Location info

Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions : Drive 36 km on Jõhvi–Vasknarva road, turn left (at the sign to the Poruni hiking trail). Drive 12 km to the border guard station, turn left (follow the sign at the junction) and drive 4 km to the road barrier. The parking area is to the left; here you can leave your car. Walk about 400 m forward and find the start of the Poruni hiking trail on the left. 

NB! When driving from Narva direction,  Google Maps offers a trip trough Auvere, which is a wrong way. The only way to access the hiking trail is from Jõhvi–Vasknarva road.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.1743389
Longitude: 27.7975472
L-EST 97x: 6565680.9
L-EST 97y: 717038.7

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:
Drive 36 km on Jõhvi–Vasknarva road, turn left (at the sign to the Poruni hiking trail). Drive 12 km to the border guard station, turn left (follow the sign at the junction) and drive 4 km to the road barrier. The parking area is to the left; here you can leave your car. Walk about 400 m forward and find the start of the Poruni hiking trail on the left. 
NB! When driving from Narva direction,  Google Maps offers a trip trough Auvere, which is a wrong way. The only way to access the hiking trail is from Jõhvi–Vasknarva road.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.1743389
Longitude: 27.7975472
L-EST 97x: 6565680.9
L-EST 97y: 717038.7