Where to go

Viitna nature study trail (7 km)

 
Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa National Park

The trails introduce the various glacial landforms and lakes of different trophicity between kames. Walking along the Viitna trail you can enjoy wonderful views of the "Lake Hills" - eskers and forests. 
The 7 km long study trail starts on the northern shore of Viitna Pikkjärv, takes you to all three lakes and introduces the formations of the ice age, and the forest growing there. The study trail has 27 points of interest. The trail is marked by white marks on trees with a green stripe in the center. Caution! In rainy weather, the steep slopes  and the boardwalk along Lake Nabudi are slippery. It is also possible to do only a circle around Pikkjärv - the length of the hike is 2.5 km.

Parking

Parking for 25 cars or 4 buses at the northeast corner of Lake Pikkjärv (Viitna Suurjärv), on the opposite side of the road

Amenities

3 big and 28 small information boards, partly boardwalk, sight platform, bridge, 2 dry toilets including inva DC in the parking lot, 4 waste bins

Hiking Options

7 km, You can limit the hike and walk just around Lake Pikkjärv (2.5 km).

Sights

Various glacial landforms, lakes

Additional Information

  • Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
  • Swimming is allowed only on the northern shore of Lake Pikkjärv in Viitna and at the beach of Lake Linajärv.

Restrictions

The nature trail is situated in Viitna Landscape Protection Area.
Motorised and off-road (incl. ATVs and snowmobiles) traffic is forbidden outside public roads. Camping and making campfire is not allowed in the protected area.  Fishing is permitted only in Lake Linajärv. Underwater sports are also prohibited in Lake Pikkjärv in Viitna. Motorised water vehicles are prohibited on all lakes of the nature reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 329 5555
+372 676 7010

E-mail: info.oandu@rmk.eeinfo.lahemaa@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa National Park

Viitna, Kadrina Municipality, Lääne-Viru County

Navigation instructions : Drive 73 km from Tallinn to Narva (Road no. E20), at Viitna turn right towards Kadrina. Drive 1 km until you see the information board of Viitna Landscape Reserve. Turn to the parking area at the opposite side of the road. The trail markings start from the parking area.
Viitna can also be reached by public transport, it is 1 km from the Viitna bus stop to the start of the trail. From the stop, go a bit towards Narva and then turn right onto Kadrina Road. After 1 km, turn from the information board to the track.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.447440
Longitude: 26.013848
L-EST 97x: 6591674
L-EST 97y: 614227

Telephone:
+372 329 5555
+372 676 7010
E-mail:
info.oandu@rmk.eeinfo.lahemaa@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa National Park
Viitna, Kadrina Municipality, Lääne-Viru County
Navigation instructions:
Drive 73 km from Tallinn to Narva (Road no. E20), at Viitna turn right towards Kadrina. Drive 1 km until you see the information board of Viitna Landscape Reserve. Turn to the parking area at the opposite side of the road. The trail markings start from the parking area.
Viitna can also be reached by public transport, it is 1 km from the Viitna bus stop to the start of the trail. From the stop, go a bit towards Narva and then turn right onto Kadrina Road. After 1 km, turn from the information board to the track.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.447440
Longitude: 26.013848
L-EST 97x: 6591674
L-EST 97y: 614227