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. There is no well at the forest hut and you have to bring your own drinking water.
Amenities
The old forest keeper’s place, two-storey hut, stove/oven, sleeps 8 people on bunk beds, picnic table, campfire site
Parking
Park at the edge of field (in Mustassaare), 2 km from the hut.
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. More information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
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.
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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.
