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
Puhta vee teemapark kutsub retkele loodusesse, kus õpitakse meeskonda valmistama okstest onni, tikuta süütama lõket, keetma metsataimedest teed ja soovi korral lõkkel ka suppi. Omanda praktilised oskused ja tegevused, kuidas saada hakkama looduses, kui oled eksinud või kriisiolukorras! Lisaks tutvustame võtteid, mida rakendatakse looduses eksimise situatsioonis ning sellisesse olukorda sattumise vältimiseks.
Puhta vee teemapark or Clean Water Theme Park is a science park that concentrates on topics related to clean water; here, you find answers to questions, such as how clean groundwater is generated, how life depends on clean water, or what alters the quality of water.
The theme park and its office are located on Pandivere uplands, on the area in Pandivere and Adavere-Põltsamaa that is sensitive to nitrates.
The theme park conveys the message of psychologist Tõnu Ots: ‘The Creator hid all of the world’s wisdom in the nature – our wisdom is to find it.’
The price for a programme instructor’s services is 54 euros per hour (in case of groups of more than 20 people, two instructors are required, and accordingly, the price is 108 euros per hour).
Purekkari Cape is the northernmost point of mainland Estonia.
The 1.5 km long rocky, boulder-strewn cape is located in Lahemaa National Park. The cape ends with a small island, which is only accessible when the water level is low. The thorny wild rose bushes are particularly eye-catching when in bloom during summer and when they have bright red fruit in autumn. Many migratory birds pass by here, making it a popular birdwatching spot.
Near the cape are former military installations and the Purekkari camping area, which is equipped with a campfire site, shelter, and information boards.
NB! The road to the parking lot is narrow and cannot be accessed by large buses.
Koitjärve rabamatkal liigume räätsadel, kogeme looduse värve, heli, lõhna, maitset ja kombime. Koitjärve rabamatkal läbime erinevaid soo arenguetappe. Peatume laukajärve juures. Uurime soode teket ja arengut ning tutvume raba taimestikuga. Vaatleme loomade tegevusjälgi. Tutvume turbasambla ehitusega ja arutleme turbasambla rolli üle soode kujunemisel ja inimeste elus. Lahendame küsimuse, kas turvas on taastuv või taastumatu maavara. Julgemad saavad ujuda laukas. Puhkehetkel keedame teed ja sööme.
Walking with bogshoes creates an unearthly feeling – you are essentially walking on water.
Kõnnu Suursoo was formed as a result of the Ice Age. The landscape surrounding the bog is such that the area is also called the “Estonian Switzerland”. The observation tower offers stunning views of the bogs and their colorful landscape.
The hike includes a guide, snowshoes, leggings, snacks, and drinks. If you want to experience the beauty and charm of the bog away from the boardwalks and learn more about the bog, then come on a bogshoe hike with Wanderlust!
Snowshoes take you to places in the bog where the boardwalk can’t!
Viru Bog is located 50 kilometers from Tallinn. There is a beautiful pine forest, blue bog lakes, and a lookout tower. We will explore the bog and feel the spongy ground underfoot. We can pick berries if they’re in season. The guide will talk about bog plants, animals, and local lore and explain why bogs are important ecosystems.
The hike includes a guide, snowshoes, waterproof leggings, snacks, and a drink. Come on a snowshoe hike with Wanderlust to experience the charm of the bog away from the boardwalk and learn more about this fascinating landscape!
Visiting a bog is fun in every season – bogs are incredibly diverse and colourful (except for in winter if there is a lot of snow). In order to understand bogs better, visit them with a guide.
The hike is 3 or 6 km long and can be completed on a boardwalk. During the hike, we will admire the landscape from an observation tower, visit a peat milling field, take a look at and touch various plants (depending on the season), as well as talk about the related lore and the significance of bogs for the biota.
You can order transport or catering for an additional fee.
The price depends on the size of the group, the length of the hike, and additional services. Ask for an offer!
Matka algus- ja lõpp: Rutja külaplats
Kestus: 2-3 tundi
Vahemaa: 6-7 km
Hind: 180.00 eurot rühm
Elamuslik valgusretk klaakajakiga Äntu järvel, kus avastad looduse ilu läbi läbipaistva kajaki või SUPilaua pimedas, tutvudes samal ajal veekogu floora ja fauna mitmekesisusega.
Äntu Sinijärv on järv Lääne-Virumaal Väike-Maarja vallas. Järv asub umbes 7 kilomeetrit Väike-Maarjast lõuna pool.
See on Eesti kõige selgema veega järv, limnoloogiliselt tüübilt alkalitroofne järv. Järve oletatav läbipaistvus ulatub 15 meetrini, kuigi suurim sügavus järves on vaid 8 m. Suure läbipaistvuse tagavad võimsad allikad. Suurte allikate tõttu ei ulatu veetemperatuur ka suvel oluliselt üle 10-15 kraadi.
Tule avasta Rummu raba salapära! Matkal tutvume soo arengujärkudega, õpime tundma rabaelustikku ja liikide omavahelisi suhteid. Hindame Rummu raba väärtusi ja vaatleme kindlaid liike nende elutingimuste seisukohalt. Liigume räätsadel rabas umbes 1,5 km ning kogu matka pikkus on 4-5 km. Matk toimub looduses, järgides Räätsaturismi head tava – räätsamatke ei toimu kaitsealustes soodes 23. aprillist kuni 24. juunini. Sobilik predele lastega ja sõpradele ning loomulikult motivatsiooniks töökollektiivile.
Enjoy the beautiful nature and pick berries and mushrooms. The trail is accessible by bicycle, on skis, or on foot. Once you reach Ohepalu, you can continue your hike to Udriku lakes or even Mõndavere, Viitna, or Lahemaa.
The first 1.5 kilometres of the trail are boggy, but after you cross Valgejõgi River, you will reach the Rutka hills, which run along eskers and are dry. This part of the trail is located in Ohepalu Nature Reserve.
In the autumn of 2018, the first 1.5 km section of the trail was reconstructed from the resources of the Tapa Municipality Government’s 2017 participatory budgeting project.
Rutkaste hiking trail is also called the Tapa–Ohepalu hiking trail.
Bicycles are available for rent at the Sagadi Hotel reception. Some of the bikes are equipped with child seats. Helmets and bike locks are also provided for all rentals.
Along with the bikes, you can get a map and good route recommendations from the hotel receptionist for exploring Lahemaa. The surrounding area offers beautiful nature and excellent roads for cycling. You can choose between easier routes on paved roads or more challenging trails through the forest, with distances ranging from 5 to 50 km.
The park with large ancient trees is an inseparable part of the manor. Sagadi Park has the thickest European white elm and 33 m oaks, which are some of the tallest in Estonia.
In 1985, a 5.1 hectare dendropark was built on the western side of the manor complex. Alien tree and shrub species have been planted in families, all species have been marked with labels, and there are information stands for those interested. A total of 120 species have been planted in the dendropark.
Eesti muinasjutud annavad pildi meie esivanemate meelelaadist ja väärtushoiakutest, kätkevad põlist tarkust ning peidetud õpetusi. Sageli jutustavad need lood just metsast. Sagadi-Oandu Metsajuttude rajaga tähistamegi nii rahvajutu aastat kui 110 aastat Eesti looduskaitse sünnist.
Loodusrada, mis ühendab omavahel RMK Sagadi Metsakeskust ja RMK Oandu külastuskeskust ning Oandu ümbruse radu. Rajal saab infotahvlitelt lugeda ja QR-koodiga ka kuulata metsaga seotud eesti rahvajutte ja kohapärimust nii eesti kui inglise keeles.
Rada saab lumeta ajal läbida ka lapsevankriga ja ratastoolis.
Elf’s Academy is a 3–5-hour thematic team game, during which experienced elves share their work secrets through various workshops. You will decide how long the workshops will last. The Christmas- and winter-related Elf’s Academy is perfect for corporate Christmas parties, team trainings, or just for enjoying the winter.
If the weather is beautiful and you wish so, we can play part of the game outdoors! You will choose the time and place for the game.
Esmakordselt on küla nime mainitud 1453. aastal seoses Aaspere mõisale kuulunud Käsmu rannaga. Nime esmamainimisest ei selgu, kas küla oli sel ajal olemas või mitte. Ühes 1524. aasta kohtuprotokollis aga leiab küla olemasolu kinnitust.
Legende ja lugusid, mida Käsmuga seostada, on kuhjaga. Ja muidugi keerleb kõik ümber mere, kaptenite, kalurite, paatide jms. Nüüd on Sul suurepärane võimalus avastada kuulsat kaptenite küla läbi lustaka seiklusmängu. Avasta kaptenite küla hoopis teise nurga alt, viime Sind kohtadesse, kuhu Käsmus peaksid kindlasti jõudma.
Head seiklust!
Let’s go paddleboarding!
What is it? SUP (Stand Up Paddle in English) is a nice way to discover different bodies of water. A paddle board is one big board, which is about 3 meters long, 80 cm wide, and has a fin under it. We move forward by rowing.
Paddleboarding is suitable for anyone who enjoys water and paddling. It is a great opportunity to discover beautiful nature, enjoy company, and take time off.
With us, you can have an adventure in Tapa on Valgejõgi River in any weather, in any season – the river is always different! Full equipment and instructions are provided by us.
Rendihind sõltub valitud sõidukist ja sellest, kui pikaks perioodiks on soov veesõiduk rentida.
Kui soovid tulla matkale koos instruktoriga, siis registreeri end retkele!
Eesti Vabariigi 100. sünnipäeva tähistamiseks rajatud tammepark.
Pargi rajamist Tamsalus Paide maantee äärde alustati 2017. aastal. Istutati 100 noort 3-4 meetri kõrgust tammepuud. Tammede ümber paigaldati raudbetoonvööd, mille ülemistele kaldpindadele on süvistatud 100 Eesti vanasõna. 10 tamme ümber on ehitatud ümmargused istepingid. Pargis on jalgteed koos valgustusega.
Tammepark laiub Tamsalu lääneosas Kukelossi ümber. Kukelossi nime all tuntud tsaariaegse hoone müürid on konserveeritud ja viimistletud. Müüride vahele on ülesseatud lubjatööstuse ajalugu tutvustav ekspositsioon.
The diverse 18-basket disc golf park, which is quite challenging, is located on the Tamsalu health trails. There are mandos, complex ob-areas, open drives longer than 150 metres, and narrow 70-metre forest trails.
You can rent discs from the Tamsalu Sports Centre (three hours costs 2 euros). The park is open 24 hours and if you have your own discs, you can play for free.
Come and test the park!
