RMK Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi hiking route / Mummassaare-Kauksi (133 km)
Where to go
RMK Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi hiking route / Mummassaare-Kauksi (133 km)
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Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
The last section of Penijõe–Aegviidu–Kauksi
hiking route starts at the sea on the northern coast of Estonia, goes past the Kuremäe
Convent, then along forest roads to Iisaku, heading to Kotka hiking trail and
then further to the inland sand dunes (kriivas) of Agusalu. Next, the trail runs past large mires to Lake Peipus,
and along the northern shore of the lake to Kauksi.
Sights
Tannenberg line, Museum at Sinimäed, Kurtna lakes, Pühtitsa Kuremäe convent, Agusalu sand dunes, Lake Peipus
Parking
The best option for long-term parking is at Visitor Centre of Alutaguse National Park. A few cars can also be parked at each campsite along the hiking route.
Amenities
The trail is signposted and marked with white-yellow-white paint marks on trees. Rest stops on the trail and distances between them.
In Estonian nature, there are still old explosive devices left from the war. If you have found an object resembling an explosive device, leave it untouched, mark the location and immediately report the discovery to the emergency number 112. More information on the website of the Estonian Rescue Board.
