Where to go

Varessaare forest hut

 
Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
An old two-story forest keeper's place at the edge of one of Estonia's largest bogs - the Muraka bog. As the area is virtually uninhabited, it is very likely that a quiet visitor will see some wild animals here.
Parking

Park at the edge of field (in Mustassaare), 2 km from the hut

Amenities

The old forest keeper’s place, two-storey hut, stove/oven, sleeps 5–6 people on bunk beds, picnic table, campfire site

Hiking Options

Available

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Berries-mushrooms

Cloudberries

Sights

Muraka raised bog

Additional Information

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

Restrictions

The forest hut is situated in the Muraka Nature Reserve.
The forest hut remains within the Varessaare special management zone and according to the nature conservation rules, motorised vehicle traffic is prohibited outside roads and paths. Campfires can be made only in designated sites.

Contact

Telephone: +372 5681 5722

E-mail: info.alutaguse@rmk.ee

Object type: forest hut

Location info

Location : Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park

Lüganuse municipality, Ida-Viru County

Navigation instructions : On Mäetaguse–Metsküla–Iisaku road drive to Vaabu village, turn right to Mustassaare. The road branches into two twice, keep to the right both times. Drive up to a demolished barn-dwelling, park your car there. Walk to the left, towards Muraka bog, across the field to the forest path. The Varessaare forest hut is situated 2 km from the start of the hiking trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.170879
Longitude: 27.128736
L-EST 97x: 6563322
L-EST 97y: 678863

Telephone:
+372 5681 5722
E-mail:
info.alutaguse@rmk.ee
Object type:
forest hut
Location info
Location:
Ida-Viru County, Alutaguse National Park
Lüganuse municipality, Ida-Viru County
Navigation instructions:
On Mäetaguse–Metsküla–Iisaku road drive to Vaabu village, turn right to Mustassaare. The road branches into two twice, keep to the right both times. Drive up to a demolished barn-dwelling, park your car there. Walk to the left, towards Muraka bog, across the field to the forest path. The Varessaare forest hut is situated 2 km from the start of the hiking trail.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.170879
Longitude: 27.128736
L-EST 97x: 6563322
L-EST 97y: 678863