Where to go

RMK Hiking Route Oandu-Aegviidu-Ikla / Oandu–Kalmeoja (40 km)

 
Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa National Park

The section running through the Lahemaa region streches from the northeast to the southwest of Lahemaa National Park. 
The Hiking Route first runs through the primeval forests of the former Oandu–Koljaku Nature Reserve on prehistoric Seljaku road and through the Lemuselja–Võhma pine forests up to the Võhma village. The alvar terrain of Tandemäe, Võhma and Uusküla has evolved over millennia as a result of natural and human creation; the area had permanent settlement already 4 to 5 thousands of years ago. Among the traces of the life and activities of our ancestors are the stone walls and fields, burials and junipers growing on former fields and pastures.
From between the semi-natural landscapes the RMK Hiking Route proceeds to the river region of Lahemaa National Park. At Joaveski the Loovu River and at Nõmmeveski the Valgejõgi River fall over limestone terraces forming waterfalls. The route crosses the Pärlijõgi River running through a deep valley. After the Kalmeoja stream, finally, the boardwalk leads across the picturesque Viru bog full of bog pools.


Parking

Oandu Visitor Centre parking for 10 cars or 2 buses is best for a longer period. You can also use Võsu campsite parking for 5 cars, parking at Nõmmeveski for 25 cars or 5 buses, Kalmeoja campfire site parking for 10 cars.

Water

Well in Oandu Visitor Centre and Võsu campsite, spring in Nõmmeveski, bog water in Viru bog.

Amenities

The trail is marked with kilometre posts and signs.

Hiking Options

Oandu old-growth forest nature trail (4,7 km), Viru bog nature trail (3,5 km)

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Sights

Oandu Visitor Centre, Tandemäe burials, Joaveski waterfall, Nõmmeveski waterfall, Vasaristi waterfall, Pärlijõgi River valley

Additional Information

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

Restrictions

The trail is situated in Lahemaa National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
When walking around the villages/ houses we ask you to respect the privacy of the local people.

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7010 
+372 329 5555

E-mail: info.oandu@rmk.ee info.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking route

Location info

Location : Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa National Park

Haljala Municipality, Lääne-Viru County;
Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County

Navigation instructions : Drive 70 km from Tallinn towards Narva, turn left onto Viitna–Koljaku road and drive 6.5 km to Palmse village, turn right (at the sign 6 km to Sagadi). Drive on Palmse–Sagadi road, cross Rakvere–Haljala road (at the sign 2.5 km to Sagadi manor) and drive ahead to the Sagadi Manor. Turn left (at the sign 5 km to Altja fishing village), drive 3 km on Sagadi–Altja road and pass RMK Oandu campsite. Drive 150 m and turn right at the sign to Oandu Visitor Centre. The parking area and information boards are to the left of the driveway.

Telephone:
+372 676 7010 
+372 329 5555
E-mail:
info.oandu@rmk.ee info.lahemaa@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking route
Location info
Location:
Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa National Park
Haljala Municipality, Lääne-Viru County;
Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County
Navigation instructions:
Drive 70 km from Tallinn towards Narva, turn left onto Viitna–Koljaku road and drive 6.5 km to Palmse village, turn right (at the sign 6 km to Sagadi). Drive on Palmse–Sagadi road, cross Rakvere–Haljala road (at the sign 2.5 km to Sagadi manor) and drive ahead to the Sagadi Manor. Turn left (at the sign 5 km to Altja fishing village), drive 3 km on Sagadi–Altja road and pass RMK Oandu campsite. Drive 150 m and turn right at the sign to Oandu Visitor Centre. The parking area and information boards are to the left of the driveway.