The second section of the RMK Oandu-Aegviidu-Ikla hiking route begins at the Võsu campsite. It first passes through the small town of Võsu, then runs along old forest roads and through the old village of Võhma, before reaching the waterfalls of Joaveski and Nõmmeveski. Located on the southern shore of Käsmu Bay, Võsu is the best-known holiday destination in Lääne-Viru County thanks to its sandy beach. On the beach you will find a memorial bench dedicated to Georg Ots and Mikk Mikiver, who spent their summers in Võsu. There are ancient stone graves and tarand graves in the Tandemäe estuary in the village of Võhma. The Joaveski waterfall on the Loobu River and the Nõmmeveski waterfall on the Valgejõgi River are the best known waterfalls in Lahemaa. The Joaveski waterfall is made up of six terraces, each 0.5-1.1 metres high, while the Nõmmeveski waterfall is 1.2 metres high. Both rivers used to have a hydroelectric power station.
Sights
The trail starts on old forest paths and runs through the ancient Võhma village where traces of prehistoric settlement are still visible (Tandemäe burials). After passing the forest section, the trail leads to the Joaveski terrace and from there to the Nõmmeveski canyon and terrace.
Camping
Nõmmeveski campfire site, Võsu campsite
Amenities
Information boards, indication
Water
In Võsu campsite: river water, drinking water from the well over the road. In Nõmmeveski campsite: river water, drinking water from the spring about twenty metres downstream from Nõmmeveski waterfall, tube on the western riverbank.
Parking
At Võsu campsite for 5 cars, at Nõmmeveski for 25 cars or 5 buses.
The trail is situated in Lahemaa National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee In some places the trail passes along village and forest paths and through private farmlands—please do not disturb the locals.
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
Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County Haljala Municipality, Lääne-Viru County
Navigation instructions : Drive
73 km on Tallinn– Narva road (E20), turn left at Viitna (sign 17 km to
Võsu). Drive 6.5 km on Viitna–Võsu road to Palmse village, turn right towards
Sagadi (sign 6 km to Sagadi). Drive on Palmse–Sagadi road and on Rakvere–Haljala
road turn left towards Võsu (sign 5 km to Võsu). Cross the Võsu junction, drive
400 m and turn right. Follow the sign to the campsite, the trail starts at the
campsite.
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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
Kuusalu Municipality, Harju County Haljala Municipality, Lääne-Viru County
Navigation instructions:
Drive
73 km on Tallinn– Narva road (E20), turn left at Viitna (sign 17 km to
Võsu). Drive 6.5 km on Viitna–Võsu road to Palmse village, turn right towards
Sagadi (sign 6 km to Sagadi). Drive on Palmse–Sagadi road and on Rakvere–Haljala
road turn left towards Võsu (sign 5 km to Võsu). Cross the Võsu junction, drive
400 m and turn right. Follow the sign to the campsite, the trail starts at the
campsite.
