Vällamäe hiking trail (3,3 km – red indication)
This 3,3 km hiking trail is extremely varied, taking the hikers past the edge of the bog with the deepest peat layer in Estonia, ascending to the top of the Vällamägi hill and then descending again. The 120-year-old spruce forests on the steep slopes are especially glorious. The relative height of the Vällamägi hill is 84 m from foot to top – which is more than the 60 m of the Suur Munamägi hill. The slopes of the Vällamägi are very steep, in places the angle is 35-40 degrees. On the slope of the Vällamägi hill stands the rental hut, which is managed by RMK and can be used for a modest fee. Ancient Estonians regarded the hill a mystic and sacred place. They believed that a witch or a spirit lived on the hill, guarding the forest and punishing those who cut trees carelessly. The spring of Vällamägi is a naturally interesting place, it is believed even to have an underground connection with the sea.
Parking
Gravel parking area for max 2 buses and 6 cars.
Amenities
Along the hiking trail there are 12 information boards introducing the trail. There are benches, boardwalks, footbridges, climbing rope to assist ascending the hill.
Sights
Natural forest and commercial forest, bog, legends of the Vällämägi hill.
Additional information
- The trail is not kept clear of snow.
- Vällamäe hiking trail is marked with red indication and partially overlaps with the branch of RMK Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking route (white-green-white indication).
- Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
The hiking trail is situated in Haanja Nature Park, about restrictions please read here. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee.
Hiking Options
walking
Berries-mushrooms
Mushrooms
Maintenance
Additional Information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Files
The trail brochure was published by Environmental Board in 2012. Download PDF
Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.76521
Longitude: 26.87915
L-EST 97x: 671333.6
L-EST 97y: 6406263.8