RMK Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi hiking route / Penijõe-Varbola (84 km)
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RMK Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi hiking route / Penijõe-Varbola (84 km)
VõimalusedHiking trail/Hiking OptionsCampingFireplaceMaintenance during summerParkimine
Pärnu County, Matsalu National Park
The route starts at the Visitor Centre of Matsalu National Park at Penijõe and runs along existing roads and paths towards Varbola. On the way one can see the scenic flood meadows of the Kasari river, where tens of thousands of birds migrating through Estonia stop over during spring and autumn migration seasons. Then there is the former trackbed running to Virtsu, and the karst areas of Märjamaa. Next, the hiking route travels on ancient coastal formations to Varbola stronghold, which is one of the largest forts in Estonia and was used from the 12th to 14th century. The route also goes through the parks of several well-known or less known manors.
Sights
Flood meadows of the Kasari river, Märjamaa karst area
Camping
At campsites and campfire sites 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.
Visitor Centre of Matsalu-Rumba campfire site 29 km
Rumba campfire site- Hirvepargi campfire site 11 km
Hirvepargi campfire site-Susla campfire site 14 km
Susla campfire site-Kõrvetaguse campfire site 22 km
The best facility for long-term parking is at the Visitor Centre of Matsalu National Park. A few cars can also be parked at each campsite along the hiking route.
Navigation instructions : At the 43th kilometre of the Risti-Virtsu road (Road no. 10) turn right towards Penijõe (at the sign to Matsalu National Park Visitor Centre, "Matsalu rahvuspargi külastuskeskus 2", road no 16193). Drive 2 km to the designated parking area at Penijõe manor. The hiking route starts at the Visitor Centre of Matsalu National Park.
Telephone:
Visitor centre of Matsalu +372 513 8783
E-mail:
info.matsalu@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking route
Location info
Location:
Pärnu County, Matsalu National Park
Pärnu county, Rapla county
Navigation instructions:
At the 43th kilometre of the Risti-Virtsu road (Road no. 10) turn right towards Penijõe (at the sign to Matsalu National Park Visitor Centre, "Matsalu rahvuspargi külastuskeskus 2", road no 16193). Drive 2 km to the designated parking area at Penijõe manor. The hiking route starts at the Visitor Centre of Matsalu National Park.
