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
LA’Tours viib sind seiklusrännakutele Lahemaa Rahvuspargi rannakülades, et tutvuda põnevate kunsti-, loodus- ja militaarpäranditega. Ettevõtja ja kohaliku giidina saadan Sind sel rännakul läbi oma kogemuste ja lugude.
Rännakud koos pikniku ja muhedate lugudega Lahemaa looduses, Natturi, Vergi, Altja, Eisma, Karepa ja Toolse rannakülades.
Rännaku hind, mis kestab umbes 3 tundi, ei sisalda pikniku või lõunapakkumise maksumust. Grupihind kokkuleppel.
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.
We offer you guided hikes in the Ohepalu bog. After a day in nature, you can enjoy a relaxing sauna.
In the summer, you can spend the night in a tent or a barn and sleep on hay. Our Õnnela Quest House, however, is open all year round.
Good to know: Linnumäe Nature Farm is a cotter’s hut located on the edge of the Ohepalu bog. Eight generations have lived there and there is still no electricity. The hut is the starting point of the hikes and a perfect location for a sauna.
If you enjoy a healthy lifestyle, beautiful nature, and refreshing water, you will surely find that we have the best recreation options for you.
We offer 1- and 2-day canoe hikes on River Valgejõgi.
After spending the day in the wild, you can enjoy a relaxing sauna. In the summer, you can spend the night in a tent or a barn and sleep on hay. Our Õnnela Guest House, however, is open all year round.
Good to know: Linnumäe Nature Farm is a cotter’s hut located on the edge of the Ohepalu bog. Eight generations have lived there and there is still no electricity. The hut is the starting point of the hikes and a perfect location for a sauna.
In Ohepalu bog, you can go on a snowshoe hike and pick a different route each time. Once you go a bit further, the bogs of Kõrvemaa will soon be in the walking distance as well.
Linnumäe Nature Farm has eight pairs of snowshoes for rent. You can go on a hike on your own or ask a guide to come with you, however you like. Our hiking trails are free for all!
If you want to go on the hike on your own, you can ask for maps from Ohepalu. If you wish to prepare for your trip more thoroughly, you can decide on the route beforehand and even order signposts to be installed on the crossroads.
On the route, you can see faraway forgotten and abandoned villages, known and unknown manors, and the eskers and small lakes of Kõrvemaa, which are all inaccessible by car.
If you wish, our guide can come with you on the hike. After a day in the nature, we offer you a relaxing sauna.
Good to know: Linnumäe Nature Farm is a cotter’s hut located on the edge of the Ohepalu bog. Eight generations have lived there and there is still no electricity. The hut is the starting point of the hikes and a perfect location for a sauna.
The beach is clean and equipped with changing cabins and a water tap. There are also beach volleyball and beach football fields. The beach has some climbing structures, benches, rubbish bins and a drop toilet.
Catering and shops are located in the heart of Loksa, about 1 km away.
Linna südamest, Valgejõe kaldalt jalakäijate silla juurest algav rada sobib nii jalutamiseks, suusatamiseks, kepikõnniks kui metsajooksuks. Sõltuvalt lumeoludest aetakse talvel suusarada sisse nii klassika- kui uisutehnikas sõitmiseks.
Parkmetsas on üleval korvpallikorvid. Paarisaja meetri kaugusel rannas asuvad rannavõrkpalli- ja rannajalgpalliväljakud.
A nature and heritage hike in Lahemaa National Park near Viru Bog along the picturesque banks of the Kalmeoja River and the ancient Pärlioja Gorge is a real treat for every nature lover. We will explore different habitats and discuss managing forest animals and protected species during the hike. We will also visit the “Munga Holes”, learn about the mysterious past of Kalme village and talk about what connects Count Stenbock’s family and the beautiful Pärlioja River.
We also offer a drink and delicious snacks on the hike.
The hike includes the service of a hiking guide, snacks, and a drink — minimum group size 10 people. The hike is also suitable for children!
Avasta talvise metsa saladused meie loodusmatkal!
Õpime tundma loomade tegevusjälgi, kasutades jäljeaabitsat ja tuvastades liike jälgede järgi. Harjutame oskusi, mis aitavad ellu jääda talvises metsas – alates toidu leidmisest ja valmistamisest kuni lõkke süütamiseni indiaani püstkojas. Koos valmistame maitsvat lõkketoitu, mida jagada pere ja sõpradega.
Matka lõpus lahkud teadmistega talvise looduse kohta ja kindlustundega, kuidas sellega hakkama saada. Liitu meiega seiklusel, mis ühendab õppimise ja looduse nautimise!
Matkal õpitakse analüüsima ja eristama loodushelisid ning matkima linnu- ja loomahääli. Õpime tundma Eesti looduses elavaid loomi ja linde, tutvume nende elu- ja tegevuskohtadega. Õpime matkima loomade ja lindude häälitsusi ning õpime valmistama ka looduslikest esemetest heliinstrumente.
Loodusgiidiga saavad minna matkale koolinoored, perekonnad kui töökollektiivid, kes soovivad õppida loodust tundma. Matkad toimuvad soovi korral ka öösel, kuid reeglina hilisõhtul ja varahommikul.
Kogemustega loodusgiidiga avastame Eestimaa eesrindlikke põllumehi ja kõrgtehnoloogilise põllumajanduse maailma – tutvume isesõitvate traktorite ja kombainidega.
Matkame Kostivere karstialal, imetleme Jägala juga. Teise kohana Pandivere kõrgustikku ja Äntu allikajärvedel. Õpime säästva põllu- ja metsamajanduse põhimõtteid nitraaditundlikul alal ning arutame põhjaveekaitse tähtsust. Külastame karstivorme, allikaid ja Jõelähtme jõe kanjonit.
Avasta looduse võlu ja arendame rohetehnoloogia teadlikkust – ideaalne noortele, peredele ja töökollektiividele, keda huvitab kaasaegne põllumajandus.
Veetke pereliikmete või sõpradega unustamatu päev looduses, õppides uusi teadmisi ja nautides metsa rahu! Metsaretkel tutvume metsaelanike tegevusjälgede ja elupaikadega, uurime, kuidas jahimehed loodust hooldavad ning arutame keskkonnasõbralikke toimetusi. Retkel täidame praktilisi ülesandeid Ubari Loodustarkuse Keskuses või Puhta vee teemapargis, õpime tuvastama loomade tegevusjälgi, nende toitumist ja karvkatte omadusi. Lisaks saame maitsta looduses kasulikke taimi!
Sobib peredele, töökollektiividele ja looduses seiklejatele.
During the trip, we will explore Juminda or Pärispea peninsula in Lahemaa. Just as the local nature – special, rustic, and tough – the coastal language is also special. We will visit the people speaking the language and walk around the village, on a hiking trail, or another beautiful place.
About 100 people remain who still speak the Kuusalu dialect of this north-eastern coast. As we speak to a person fluent in the coastal language we will learn more about the language and the local life.
Lahemaa Retked offers a nature hike on the Muuksi–Tsitre trails. The area is known for its beautiful nature and rich history. The bank edge offers beautiful views of Kolga Bay and Juminda Peninsula.
Our Lahemaa guide will take you to the Tsitre sandy beach and bird observation tower, a Viking era harbour, the former summer manor lounge of Kolga Manor, the location of the Summer Castle, the ancient park, Muuksi Hill, and the Hundikangrud ancient burial grounds.
There are campfire sites on the seashore where you can have a picnic after the hike. The duration of the trip starts from two hours. The price in Estonian is 50 euros and in a foreign language 60 euros.
Kohtume Altja kõrtsi juures parklas ja liigume loodusgiidi saatel läbi endisaegsel kujul taastatud küla, kus näeme tüüpilisi rannatalusid 19. saj lõpust ja 20. saj algusest. Jõuame neemele, kus paiknevad Altja kuulsad paadikuurid, mille lähedal vees on Suurkivi. Edasi läheme üle rippsilla Altja loodus- ja kultuuriloolisele rajale. Rada tutvustab Altja kalurküla ja seda ümbritsevat loodust kivisest rannast Altja jõe lammini. Lõpetame retke kõrtsi juures, kus asub ka küla kiik ja jaanituleplats. Pärast retke on võimalus omal käel kõrtsis käia.
