The best way to explore Lahemaa’s nature is to set aside enough time, pack comfortable hiking gear, and embark on discovering the local hiking and nature trails. Lahemaa’s trails vary in difficulty and character – from one-to-two-hour bog loops and the 45 km Oandu-Ikla hiking trail to a rocky kilometer leading to Purekkari Cape, the northernmost tip of mainland Estonia. The forests of Käsmu peninsula invite exploration both on foot and by bike. Lahemaa is also traversed by the E11 long-distance hiking trail, whose Baltic section is known as the Forest Hiking Trail, and which begins in the city of Scheveningen in the Netherlands and ends in Tallinn.
For Lahemaa’s hiking trails, we recommend bringing a guide, whom you can find here.
When venturing into nature, always ensure that your impact on the environment is limited to your presence. Sort any packaging and used napkins according to waste management rules. Keep the hiking trails in Lahemaa clean!
Lahemaa National Park Nature Trails:

Altja Nature and Cultural History Trail | 4.2 km
Beaver Trail | 1 km
Käsmu Nature and Cultural History Trail | 4.2 km
Majakivi-Pikanõmme Nature Trail | 7 km
Oandu Old-Growth Forest Trail | 4.7 km
Oandu Heritage Culture Trail | 3.4 km
Oandu Herbalist’s Trail | 1 km
Ojaäärse Forest Trail | 3.5 km
Sagadi-Oandu Forest Tales Trail | 5.6 km
Tsitre Trees Trail | 1 km
Viru Bog Nature Trail | 3.5 km
Hara Bay Coastal Nature Trail
Mohni Nature and Hiking Trail
Mähu Tip and Purekkari Cape Birdwatching Trails
Pähkneeme Dune Pine Forest and Seashore Trail
Võsu Local History Trails
Lahemaa National Park Hiking Trails:
Käsmu Cycling Trail | 11.6 km
Käsmu Hiking Trail | 15 km
Oandu-Võsu Hiking Trail | 9.5 km
Viewing Platforms:
Majakivi-Pikanõmme Nature Trail
Viru Bog
Birdwatching Towers:
Vihasoo Birdwatching Tower
Viinistu Birdwatching Towers

Have you spent a night in the forest, in the middle of trees?
Listened to the sounds of the nocturnal forest – who are those animals?
Sat around the campfire, listening to stories of your friends?
This is a forest camp with a refreshing sauna and it offers an unforgettable experience regardless of the season. The camp is organised in different military tents which can be heated with wood. In the winter, you can go skating or swimming in an ice hole. Each season, however, is perfect for hiking in the Kõnnu Swamp.
It is possible to additionally order a ZIL safari and a snowshoes hike!
The price includes tents, a sauna bus, lighting, firewood, a generator, beds and mattresses, heating at night, and, if possible, an ice hole.
Do you enjoy new experiences but also value safety and good company? Then this canoe trip is just for you! You are invited to spend a day in the embrace of nature, where time takes a calmer rhythm, and everything else takes a backseat for a moment.
You will be guided by experienced tour guides who know the Valgejõe River like the back of their hand. They will teach you proper paddling technique, share interesting stories about local nature and the river, and ensure you feel comfortable and safe throughout the trip.
The sun sparkles on the winding river’s surface, and birdsong can be heard over the water. We will travel 5 to 10 kilometers and stop to enjoy the silence, tea, and snacks.
This is an ideal way to spend a day with friends, colleagues, or family, enjoying the benefits of movement and nature. Canoe trips are also suitable for young people aged 10 and up.
The peaceful and lovely Karepa beach is located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. The sea is relatively shallow and the beach is sandy, but there are also small boulders. The coastline is, for the most part, straight, but there are also three small capes.
Karepa became a popular summer destination as early as the late 19th century, when several noblemen built their summer cottages there. The holiday destination is still popular among locals and tourists.
Karepa is home to the house museum of the artist Richard Sagrits, a herbal garden, and Kullo Youth Camp. The nearest town is Kunda.
You can also order food produced using herbs from the gardens and buy a range of herb products, medicinal plant teas, souvenirs and Verner Luke paintings. If you wish, you can also receive personalised advice on plant therapy, camp in the gardens or make use of its picnic area.
See reis viib meid nende loomade jälgedele Lääne-Eestisse, Hiiumaale, Lahemaa rahvusparki ning Ida-Eestisse Alutaguse karuonni. Reis sisaldab ööbimise kohalikes külalistemajades ja hotellides ning söögikordi.
A trip with a glass kayak on Viitna lakes offers the opportunity to discover the natural world from a completely new perspective. The transparent kayak creates the feeling of floating above the water, while beneath you unfold the patterns of the lake bottom, the flowing rhythm of aquatic vegetation, and fish curiously slipping by. It’s a visually captivating experience that allows you to enjoy nature comfortably and dry, without having to immerse yourself in the water.
Viitna lakes are known for their glacial origin and exceptional clarity. The light falling on the lakes creates a soft glow that reflects the surrounding forests and adds a sense of peace and timelessness to the trip. The surrounding Viitna landscape reserve offers natural biodiversity, spring-rich shores, and beautiful views, where each paddle stroke reveals a new picture of the local nature’s diversity.
If desired, you can explore the lakes at night – the play of light beams in the clear water creates a completely different, almost fairy-tale-like atmosphere.
Take a kayak from us and enjoy the beauty of Viitna lakes while gliding on a transparent glass kayak!
Klaaskajakiga matk Lahemaa rahvuspargis Kuusalu liivakarjääris pakub võimalust avastada selge ja külma põhjavee all peituvat maailma täiesti uuel moel. Läbipaistev kajak loob tunde, justkui libiseksid vee kohal, samal ajal kui sinu jalge all avanevad veealused maastikud – liivased põhjamustrid, liikuvad veetaimed ja uudishimulikud kalad.
Kuusalu liivakarjäär on oma sügavuse ja selgusega ideaalne koht, et veealust elu lähedalt näha. Umbes 5 m sügavune põhjavesi on kristallselge ning selle läbipaistvus loob suurepärased tingimused veealuse floora ja fauna jälgimiseks. Siinne maastik on omanäoline – järsud seinamused, liivakihid ja valguse mäng sügavuses teevad matkast visuaalselt lummava kogemuse.
Soovi korral saad minna klaaskajakiga avastama veealust maailma ka öösel, mil valgus loob sügavustes hoopis uue, maagilise atmosfääri.
Tule ja koge Kuusalu liivakarjääri selget vett ning avasta selle peidetud ilu täiesti uuel viisil!
Klaaskajakiga matk Pärlijõe jõel pakub haruldast võimalust avastada veealust elu otse enda jalge all. Läbipaistev põhi paljastab iga aerutõmbega selge jõe põhjamustrid, veetaimestiku ning liuglevad kalad, muutes matka rahulikuks, kuid avastusterohkeks kogemuseks. Pärlijõgi on tuntud oma elurikkuse poolest: siin võib märgata jõeforelli ning just selles jões on Eestis ainsana säilinud ebapärlikarbi asurkond – tõeline loodusväärtus, mida näeb vaid vähestes paikades.
Jõgi voolab läbi Lahemaa rahvuspargi ürgoru ja pakub rohkelt silmailu nii vee pealt kui ka kallastelt. Linnulaul, aeglane vool ning looduslikud kaldakooslused loovad rahustava rütmi, mis sobib igas vanuses avastajatele. See on suurepärane tegevus peredele, kes soovivad ühiselt looduses aega veeta.
Soovi korral saad veealust maailma avastada ka öisel ajal, mil jõe pinnalt ja põhjast peegelduv valgus loob täiesti uue ja lummava atmosfääri.
Tule võta meilt kajak ja avasta Pärlijõe ilu klaaskajaki vaiksel libisemisel!
A glass kayak trip on Lake Porkuni takes you to a place where nature and history intertwine in a particularly enchanting way. The transparent kayak allows you to glide as if hovering above the water, while lakebed patterns, underwater vegetation, and moving schools of fish unfold right beneath your feet. Lake Porkuni is located in a picturesque primeval valley and is an ideal spot for those who wish to feel peace, notice the details of nature, and surround themselves with tranquility.
The lake’s depth reaches up to 2.8 meters and is unique due to natural processes; the water occasionally disappears almost completely. Such a spectacle makes Lake Porkuni one of the most unique lakes in Estonia. In the middle of the lake is Castle Island, where a fortress once stood.
If desired, you can also try exploring with a glass kayak at night – then the surroundings reflect on the lake surface and the underwater world transforms into something entirely new with the help of beams of light.
Rent a kayak from us to explore the unique beauty of Lake Porkuni!
KlaasSUPilauaga retk Viitna järvedel pakub tavapärasest erinevat viisi järvede avastamiseks. Läbipaistev SUP-laud võimaldab seista vee kohal ja näha samal ajal selgelt ka allpool olevat – järvepõhja, veetaimi ning valguse liikumist vees.
Enne veele minekut saad kohapeal lühikese juhenduse ja vajaliku varustuse. Seejärel on sul ligikaudu üks tund iseseisvat sõitu, liikudes omas tempos ja tehes soovi korral peatuseid.
Soovitame kindlasti telefoni kaasa võtta, et jäädvustada vaateid ja veealuseid detaile. Viitna järved on tuntud oma liustikutekkelise päritolu ja erilise selguse poolest. Sõidu käigus vaated muutuvad järk-järgult, pakkudes vaheldust ja võimalust loodust tähelepanelikumalt jälgida.
Sobib paaridele, peredele, sõpruskondadele ja tiimidele – ning on ka äge kingitus loodusesõbrale.
Tule ja koge Kuusalu liivakarjääri nii, nagu enamik pole seda kunagi näinud!
KlaasSUPilaud on läbipaistva põhjaga SUP-laud – seistes laual näed otse enda all veealust maailma: liivapõhja jooni, valguse mängu ja mustreid, mis muutuvad iga aerutõmbega. Karjäär on “teistsugune vesi” – selge, sügavam ja oma erilise atmosfääriga, kus saad rahulikult kulgeda ja vaateid nautida. Saad teha peatusi, piiluda alla ja pildistada – läbipaistev SUP annab piltidele ja videotele kohe wow-efekti.
Kohapeal saad lühikese juhenduse (ohutus ja laua käsitsemise põhitõed) ning seejärel sad minna 1 tunniks iseseisvalt sõitma – omas tempos ja oma kulgemisega.
Teenus sisaldab klaasSUPilaua, aeru ja päästevesti renti. Sobib paaridele, peredele, sõpradele ja tiimidele ning on ka äge kingitus.
Võta kaasa telefon ja ilmastikule sobiv riietus – see koht on üllatavalt fotogeeniline!
Tule Pärlijõele ja koge, kuidas klaasSUPilaud muudab aerutamise tõeliseks avastusretkeks. Läbipaistval SUP-il seistes avaneb su jalge all veealune maailm: liivased ja kruusased põhjalapid, õõtsuvad veetaimed ning jõe rahulikust voolust sündivad mustrid. Jõgi kulgeb vaikselt läbi roheluse, pakkudes haruldast võimalust aeg maha võtta, kuulata linnulaulu ja lasta loodusel rütmi seada.
Elamus algab lühikese ja selge juhendusega, kus saad teada ohutusest ning klaasSUPilaua käsitsemise põhitõdedest. Seejärel ootab sind 1 h iseseisvat aerutamist – just sinu tempos. Võid teha peatuseid, nautida vaateid ja pildistada, sest läbipaistev laud teeb iga hetke visuaalselt eriliseks.
Teenus sisaldab klaasSUPilaua, aeru ja päästevesti renti.
KlaasSUP Pärlijõel sobib paaridele, peredele, sõpruskondadele ja tiimidele ning on ka meeldejääv kingiidee neile, kes hindavad loodust ja uusi vaatenurki. Soovitatav on ilmastikule vastav riietus ja telefon või kaamera – rahulik jõgi pakub rohkelt kaadreid.
Tule avastama Porkuni järve nii, nagu sa seda varem näinud pole! KlaasSUPilaud on läbipaistva põhjaga SUP-laud – seistes laual näed otse enda all veealust maailma: põhjamustreid, veetaimi ja valguse mängu. See on mõnus segu aktiivsest puhkusest ja rahulikust kulgemisest – ideaalne, kui tahad korraks aja maha võtta.
Porkuni järvel naudid ka ümbruse vaateid: rohelised kaldad, vaikne veepind ja looduse helid teevad elamuse mõnusaks. Järve toidavad peamiselt maa-alused allikad, mistõttu on vesi väga selge.
Enne veele minekut saad kohapeal lühikese juhenduse ja vajaliku varustuse. Seejärel on sul ligikaudu üks tund iseseisvat sõitu, liikudes omas tempos ja tehes soovi korral peatuseid. Soovitame kindlasti telefoni kaasa võtta, et jäädvustada vaateid ja veealuseid detaile.
Sobib paaridele, peredele, sõpruskondadele ja tiimidele – ning on ka äge kingitus.
Located in Oandu and part of the Lahemaa National Park, this 1 km long ‘beaver trail’ takes around half an hour to complete.
Passing through the Altja River valley, it provides hikers an opportunity to witness a diversity of plant and animal life, and to spy on the beaver activity of the valley too including the dams they build, the riverbank dens, and the trees whose trunks they gnaw through.
This trail is a great place to visit in Lahemaa National Park for those seeking a break from a long journey.
Tahaks loodusesse pere või sõpradega jalgrattaga matkama minna või kasvõi lihtsalt Kuusalu ümbruses sõita? Rattaring pakub kontaktivaba keskkonnasõbralikku lahendust, mis seob rongi- või autoliikluse ja jalgrattasõidu.
Kontaktivaba ööpäevaringne jalgrattarent on olemas 5 Harjumaa vallas! Rendijaamad asuvad Aegviidus, Kostiveres, Arukülas, Raasikul, Kehras, Kuusalus, Alaveres, Kosel ja Anijal.
Laenutamine, tagastamine ja tasumine läbi Bikeep telefonirakenduse. Jalgratta võib laenutada soovitud ajaks ja tagastada ükskõik millisesse rendijaama.
Lahemaa Hiking Centre, located in Loobu village, was established to promote a nature-friendly lifestyle and spending time in the nature.
The canoe hike takes place on River Valgejõgi, one of the most beautiful rivers in northern Estonia. The hike lasts 3–5 hours, depending on your wishes. On the river, we might see waterfowl, grey herons, or beaver hills and their traces. If we are lucky, we might see other wild animals on the shores, as well.
All participants will be given a canoe, a life jacket, and a paddle. Instruction will take place on the spot. After the canoe hike, you can spend some lovely time in the cosy fireplace hall and sauna in Hääde Mõtete Maja (House of Good Thoughts) or talk to your friends while sitting next to a campfire.
Come and put yourself and others to the test!
Come and enjoy the wild beauty of Lahemaa National Park, a hike in Viru Bog, and the picturesque Jägala Waterfall.
We will start our tour day by traveling from Tallinn to Lahemaa National Park, where we will take a trip to Viru Bog. The bog has been made accessible by a dedicated boardwalk, and the bog’s observation tower provides visitors with beautiful views of the bog. After a walk, we enjoy a refreshing coffee break and a local dessert.
On our way back to Tallinn, we stop by Jägala Waterfall for a photo. The largest waterfall in Estonia is a wonderful place to visit at any time of year, but it is most impressive in winter when the freezing water creates stunning ice art.
Lahemaa National Park was founded in 1971 for the preservation, research, and introduction of the North-Estonian nature and cultural heritage, biodiversity, landscapes, national culture, and conservative natural management. It protects historical and architectural monuments, and the ecosystems of forests, swamps, and beaches.
Lahemaa is one of the most important reserve forests in Europe.
The RMK Lahemaa information point is located at the Palmse Manor’s stable-carriage house at the RMK Lahemaa Visitor Centre, and it is possible to get information and publications about the National Park and the North-Estonian Recreation Area, visit an exhibition there, or watch a slide show about Lahemaa.
Lahemaa National Park was founded in 1971 and was designed to preserve, research, and introduce the nature, cultural heritage, biodiversity, landscapes, national culture, and nature conservation of Northern Estonia. Lahemaa is one of Europe’s most important forest protection areas.
The Oandu Nature Centre introduces the nature of Lahemaa National Park, as well as the opportunities it offers for exploring nature, as well as the use and cultivation of forests and timber throughout the ages.
From the courtyard of the nature centre, you can reach the Oandu nature trail and the Võsu-Oandu hiking trail. You can also use the connecting trails to reach Koprarada (Beaver Trail) and the Altja study trail.
Lauge ja liivane Leesi rand asub Kolga lahe ääres ja on kauneim supelrand oma liivaluidetega. Tegemist on nn metsiku rannaga, kus on mõnus nautida privaatsemat rahulikku äraolemist. Luidete vahele võib end tuulisema ilmaga ära peita ja kui kõht tühjaks läheb, siis kõrval asuvast imeilusast Kolga-Aabla kalurikülast leiab armsa kodurestorani.
Kel on randa külastades isu millegi erilise järele, siis restoran MerMer pakub ahvatlevaid gurmeeroogasid! Enne minekut tee kindlasti broneering.














