Hiking Trails

A canoe holiday on the river is definitely one of the easiest ways to break free from everyday routine. The trip is suitable for both seniors and juniors. The best vacation with family, friends, or work colleagues.

We offer you 1- and 2-day canoe trips on the Valge River.
After your time in nature, we provide a relaxing sauna. You can stay in tents and haylofts during the summer season, but year-round at the Õnnela Guesthouse.

Good to know: Linnumäe Nature Farm is an eight-generation-old electricity-free popsi cottage located on the edge of Ohepalu Bog, which serves as the starting point for trips or is suitable for sauna sessions.

If you enjoy a healthy lifestyle, beautiful nature, and refreshing water, you will find the best opportunities for spending your free time with us.

We offer guided hikes in the Ohepalu bog. After spending time in nature, we provide a relaxing sauna. You can stay in tents and haylofts during the summer season, but year-round in the Õnnela guesthouse.

Good to know: Linnumäe Nature Farm is a 150-year-old electricity-free popsi house located on the edge of Ohepalu bog, offering authentic farm food, a hot Estonian sauna, and archaic period accommodations.

In Ohepalu bog, you can always set your own route with snowshoes. If you go further, the Kõrvemaa bogs are not too far away.

At Linnumäe Nature Farm, there are eight pairs of snowshoes available for rent. If desired, you can go on a hike on your own or with an experienced guide. 

The sandy and spacious Loksa beach is located by the Hara Bay, next to the Lahemaa National Park. It is a wild beach where you can enjoy a more private and peaceful retreat. You can hide between the dunes on windier days, and during hot weather, you can also enjoy the shade of the trees.

The beach is well-maintained and equipped with changing cabins, and there is a water tap available. There are beach volleyball and beach soccer courts on the beach. Some climbing frames, benches, and trash bins have been installed, as well as a dry toilet.

Catering and shops are located in the heart of Loksa, about 0.5 km away.

The Loksa health trail is covered with wood chips and is fully illuminated at night. The length of the trail is 1.5 km, but according to preference and skills, easier and shorter trail options (1.0 km, 0.8 km) without elevation changes can also be chosen.

The trail starts from the heart of the city, near the pedestrian bridge on the banks of the Valgejõgi River, and is suitable for walking, skiing, Nordic walking, and trail running. Depending on the snow conditions, the ski trail is prepared in both classic and skating techniques in winter.

In the park forest, there are basketball hoops. A couple of hundred meters away on the beach are beach volleyball and beach soccer fields.

The aim of this trip is to see and hear three of Europe’s large predators: the lynx, bear, and wolf. As autumn arrives and the weather cools down, wild animals become active. Lynxes are constantly on the hunt, bears are searching for food to build up fat reserves for winter, and wolves need to feed their grown pups.

We will look for lynxes in Lahemaa National Park, spend the night in a bear watching hide in Alutaguse, and try to hear the howling of a wolf pack in Matsalu National Park. We have a very good chance of seeing lynxes, bears, raccoons, and moose, as well as hearing wolves. Autumn is also the time for bird migration, and in addition to migratory birds, we will search for owls, capercaillies, and black grouse.

The 7 km long trail starts from the parking lot by the Hara-Juminda road on the eastern side of the peninsula, at the western edge of Lahemaa National Park. Of the total length of the 8-shaped trail, 2 km are boardwalks. The educational trail is marked with white-green signs on trees, and there are 3 large and 9 small information boards along the trail, as well as an observation tower.

The trail passes through the high central area of the Juminda Peninsula, where the intertwining of former beach ridges and sand dunes, forest and bog patches creates a unique and varied landscape.

On the trail, there is the third largest erratic boulder in Estonia, Majakivi, which can also be climbed using a ladder.

Modern adventure parks and games are nothing new; life in the countryside has been full of adventures since the beginning of time. Come and participate in this at Mikumardi.

A day at Mikumardi Adventure Park includes interesting and educational activities. We will talk about how and what games rural children played in the old days and what the work of country folk was like. You will get to know the history of an Estonian ancestral farm, milk a cow by hand, drive a tractor, ride a haystack with a ziplin, practice balance on milk containers and a horse-drawn cart, herd animals, and participate in seasonal farm work (mowing hay, shearing sheep, plowing, harvesting crops, etc.).

Experience rural life!

The nature and folklore hike along the picturesque banks of Kalmeoja and the Pärlioja gorge near Viru bog in Lahemaa National Park is a true treat for any nature enthusiast. During the hike, we will explore valuable habitats, discuss the activities of forest dwellers, and learn about protected species. We will also visit the “Mungaaukusid,” discover the mysterious past of Kalme village, and share stories about the connection between the Stenbock noble family and the beautifully scenic Pärlioja River.

Additionally, we offer drinks and snacks during the hike.

The hike includes the services of a guide, snacks, and drinks. The minimum group size is 10 people. The hike is also suitable for children!

The Christmas spirit is born in the forest faster than on the escalator of a shopping mall. During Advent, a nature guide will take you on a Christmas forest hike, suitable for families, groups of friends, and colleagues. It is a calm and authentic way to get into the Christmas spirit, away from the hustle and bustle and screens.

The hike starts at the Clean Water Theme Park, where before and after the trek, you can enjoy warm tea by the fire in a shelter. We then head into the state forest, where we look for a suitable Christmas tree and bring winter food for the forest inhabitants. In the forest, there is no rush – we move at a relaxed pace, make stops, listen to the sounds of the winter forest, and search for animal tracks.

During the journey, you will have the chance to try your hand at truly useful skills: making fire with a firestarter, building a simple shelter, and preparing a small meal over the fire. For those interested, the experience can also be enhanced with a visit from Santa Claus. The hike is suitable for both adults and children, and dogs are welcome on a leash.

Create a Christmas experience that brings people together and creates memories that last longer than wrapping paper.

Come with a nature guide and a hunting expert into the forest and see how the forest really works – without lecture fatigue and without the “look, don’t touch” mode. Here you will learn whose tracks are on the path, where the habitats are, what animals eat, and why sometimes it is the hunters who take care of nature (yes, really!).

On the trip, we will do practical tasks: we will learn to identify animal tracks, discuss environmentally friendly actions, take a closer look at fur characteristics, and also taste useful plants in nature. It’s pleasantly educational, a bit humorous, and surprisingly full of “aha!” moments.

Suitable for families, friend groups, work collectives, and anyone who wants to understand the forest, not just pass through it.

If you want a hike where your phone is bored in your pocket and your eyes finally discover real life – this is your hike.

We meet at the parking lot by the Altja tavern and move with the guidance of a nature guide through the village restored to its former glory, where we see typical seaside farms from the late 19th century and early 20th century. We reach the headland, where Altja’s famous boat sheds are located, near which lies the Great Stone in the water. Next, we cross the suspension bridge to the Altja nature and cultural history trail. The trail introduces the Altja fishing village and the surrounding nature from the stony beach to the Altja River floodplain. We conclude the hike near the tavern, where the village swing and midsummer bonfire site are also located. After the hike, there is an opportunity to visit the tavern on your own.

If you want to enjoy spaciousness and beautiful views, then this hike is just for you.
Lahemaa Retked offers a nature hike on the Muuksi-Tsitre trails. This area is known for its beautiful nature and rich history. The views from the cliff edge overlook Kolga Bay and the Juminda Peninsula.

The meeting point is in the Muuksi hillfort parking lot, from where we will start a 6.2 km hiking loop.
We will hike along an old village road, a modern village path, and a cliffside trail. Along the way, we will be surrounded by the richness of the heathland vegetation and get a glimpse of the local way of life.

At the Tsitre seaside, there are RMK campfire sites where it is possible to have a picnic after the hike.

Let’s get acquainted with the archaic coastal language spoken on the Juminda and Pärispea peninsulas, known as pohiranna, and the beautiful coastal landscapes here. There are nearly 100 speakers of this dialect. You can also try using the coastal language yourself. On our journey, we will visit Kolga-Aabla beach, the Leesi churchyard, and the village of Virve. Various activities and songs of the coastal people will alternate with movement in nature.

The meeting place is at the Muuksi hill fort parking lot, at the 8th kilometer of Leesi road.

This is a hike where nature is not only observed with the eyes – we listen to what the forest has to say. The nature guide will help you notice sounds that otherwise remain in the background: birdsong, the tone of the wind, the rhythm of footsteps, rustling and crunching… and sometimes that famous “crunch” that makes everyone whisper: “What was that?” (Most often a twig. But sometimes not.)

On the hike, you will learn to distinguish and analyze natural sounds, get acquainted with the animals and birds living in Estonia’s forests, and their habitats and activity areas. We will practice mimicking simpler bird and animal sounds and, if desired, create sound instruments from natural materials. You will also learn how to move in nature so that nature listens to us, not the other way around.

If desired, the hike can take place in the late evening or early morning when the forest is doing a sound check and the birds are giving a concert – free of charge. The journey is suitable for school youth, families, and work collectives who want to temporarily “mute” their screens and truly experience nature.

The hike takes place on the trails of Lahemaa National Park and its surroundings.

Come and enjoy the natural beauty of Lahemaa National Park, a walk in Viru Bog, and the picturesque Jägala Waterfall.

We start the excursion day by driving from Tallinn to Lahemaa National Park, where we will embark on a hike in Viru Bog. The bog has been made easily accessible with a special boardwalk, and visitors can enjoy beautiful bog views from the observation tower. After the walk, we will enjoy a refreshing coffee break and a local dessert.

On the way back to Tallinn, we will stop for photos at the Jägala Waterfall. Estonia’s highest waterfall is wonderful to visit in any season, but it is most impressive in winter when the freezing water creates ice art.

The Neeruti Landscape Protection Area hiking trail is located along the Rakvere–Pärnu highway, about 3 km south of Kadrina.

The trail can be completed as a 1.5 km or 3.5 km loop. It runs along long ridges in a northwest-southeast direction, which were formed over 10,000 years ago. Their steep slopes reach up to 45 degrees in places, offering both physical challenge and views of beautiful nature. The shorter loop takes you around Tagajärv and Eesjärv and continues to Sadulamägi, where an ancient hillfort is located. The longer trail continues to Kiissaaugumägi, revealing an even more diverse landscape.

In addition to its natural values, the trail also has cultural and historical significance. Nearby in Jõepere, the Estonian writer and physician Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald was born, whose national epic “Kalevipoeg” has given a poetic form to the landscapes of Neeruti.

The hiking trail offers the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the epic and to sense the natural forces that have shaped our ancestors.

The Nõmmeveski-Liiapeksi hiking trail is a vegetation-rich hiking route located in the Lahemaa National Park.  The trail runs along the high banks of the Valgejõe and its tributaries up to the Vasaristi waterfall, then along old village roads to the Pärlijõe valley, crossing the river and continuing along the valley slope through young pine forests to the Viru bog.

Nearby, there are also two camping areas – Nõmmeveski and Kalmeoja. It is possible to make a campfire at the stopping points. Drinking water can be taken from the river at Nõmmeveski. The spring is located a few dozen meters downstream from the Nõmmeveski waterfall, with a pipe leading to the west bank. At the Kalmeoja campfire site, bog water can be obtained from the Viru bog.

The Oandu plant path is like a natural botanical garden. It is surprising how many different plants can fit into one kilometer! In autumn, there is even an outdoor mushroom exhibition along the path. In some years, it is possible to see up to 60 species of mushrooms on the trail.

For those who are not interested in mushrooms, it is also pleasant and safe to simply walk along the path. Next to the trail is a manor-era ice cellar and the flower beds of garden plants in an old apple orchard featuring traditional varieties of flowers, vegetables, and herbs.

In addition to the signs introducing plant communities and plants, there are 5 information boards along the shore of Oandu pond that display the species living in Lahemaa.