Hiking Trails

About a 30-minute drive from Tallinn, you’ll find one of Kolga Bay’s most pleasant sandy beaches – Valkla Beach. Fine light sand and a vast sea make it the perfect spot for swimming, sunbathing, and simply enjoying a peaceful seaside retreat. It’s less crowded than the big beaches, yet everything you need is here: parking, toilets, and changing cabins.

If you want to make the day more active, try beach volleyball, ping-pong, or relax in a hammock. In the summer, you can rent a kayak and embark on an adventure to Pedassaare, an uninhabited island 1 km away, where campfire sites and a sauna house await you to unwind at your own pace. Prefer to stand on a board? You can also rent paddleboards with safety equipment from the beach.

After the sea breeze and sand between your toes, stop by Valkla Beach Restaurant or stay longer: Valkla Holiday Center offers a caravan park and saunas.

Come enjoy the simple summer joy of Valkla Beach and let Kolga Bay rejuvenate you!

Study programme ‘Water wizard’s expedition at the source of clean water’ by the Clean Water Theme Park is an authentic and interesting service, which introduces Estonia and the bowels of the earth. Its keywords are environmental sensitivity and authentic natural and cultural experiences. The characteristics of the Pandivere Upland and the nitrate-sensitive area of Pandivere-Adavere-Põltsamaa is used to show how karst is formed and explain the phenomenon of karst. Additionally, different sinkholes are visited, as well as the mystical Varangu blue springs, which are talked about in relation to the local culture. Participants will learn about the large and small hydrologic cycle in the wild.

 

A guided bike tour takes you to a trail where pure groundwater is born – the same that is used daily as drinking water in Estonia. We ride through the Pandivere Uplands, characterized by expansive views, forests, and an abundance of springs. We stop along the way to enjoy the landscape and hear stories about how nature and water are interconnected here.

We visit the exceptionally clear Äntu lakes, whose colors and transparency amaze even first-time visitors. During the tour, we also stop for a picnic and enjoy lunch at the cozy Georgi Dining Room.

The approximately 40 km route is suitable for active riders with moderate training. If desired, we can enhance the route with detours to springs and lakes. We bring the bikes to the location ourselves and plan the start time according to your schedule.

Come and experience the landscape that provides Estonia with clean drinking water!

Book your bike tour today!

The tower is located in Vihasoo coastal meadow, the most bird-populated area of Lahemaa National Park. There, you will see the islands of the Gulf of Eru, which are the nesting area for 26 species of birds and a stopping place for migratory birds.
The tower, which is 7 m high and approximately 4 m from the ground, holds a few dozen people at a time. Information boards introduce the birds of the islands and the Gulf of Eru, and the protected European white elm next to the road.
The tower is located in an area surrounded by an electric fence which is meant for a beef cattle. The tower can be accessed via a corner of the fence, where the cattle cannot fit through.
There is a permanent exhibition of bird pictures in the observation tower.

 

Vihula Mini-Golf course is located on a beautiful island in the Mustoja River. The 1880 m² 18-hole mini golf course is the largest in the Baltics. The educational and entertaining course meets international standards. During the game, you can see the sights of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

If you have not played golf before and would like to try this game, Vihula Manor offers a unique opportunity to play mini golf and educate yourself at the same time!

We are located in the picturesque Lahemaa National Park in North Estonia, only an hour’s drive from Tallinn.

Vihula Manor Holiday Village has sports grounds, a watermill, a mini golf course, a windmill, a concert stage and several eateries.

All, children and adults alike, can meet the wonderful animals living in Vihula Manor Eco-Farm. There is a children’s playground in the courtyard of the farm with fun wooden animal-shaped swings, and exciting climbing and play structures.

Kaval-Ants Forest has other adventurous options for children for playing and relaxing.

The buildings are open to the guests of Vihula manor, as well as others.

The Viitna nature studies trail forms part of the Viitna nature reserve and is 7 km long. It begins near the Viitna holiday village, and the trees along the path are marked for navigation. Along the trail you will see a variety of landscapes and lakes formed by the movement of the continental ice sheet.

Our Viru Bog snowshoe tour takes you to the bogs of Lahemaa National Park in a way that walking on the boardwalk cannot – directly to the center of the park’s vast bogs. Walking with snowshoes makes the bog accessible and allows you to experience this environment directly, at a slow pace, using all your senses. It’s like a soft gym where every step helps you better understand the bog’s unique qualities.

During the hike, we move through the bog on snowshoes, stop by a bog lake and a viewing tower, and explore how the bog has formed and what development stages it has undergone. We learn about the adaptations of bog plants, observe animal tracks, and explore the role of peat moss in the bog ecosystem. We also discuss whether peat is a renewable or non-renewable natural resource and why this topic is important today.

During the hike, we also take a break where we brew tea and have a small snack. In warmer weather, the bolder ones have the opportunity to refresh themselves in the bog pool.

The Viru Bog Study Trail is one of the most accessible bog trails in Estonia, where you can experience the diverse landscapes typical of Lahemaa National Park.

The trail alternates between forest trails, former sand dunes, ridges, and spacious bog fields. The 3.5 km long path is marked with information boards that tell the story of the bog’s formation, its importance in nature, and information about bog plants such as moor grass and cloudberries. At the end of the trail, you can see the former peat field restoration area, accompanied by explanatory signs. You can also walk the trail in a circle. In this case, the route length is 5.5 km.

The 11-meter-high observation tower in the middle of the trail offers a wonderful view of the entire bog. A wide boardwalk leads to the tower (1.3 km), which is also suitable for wheelchairs or strollers, and the first platform of the tower can be reached without stairs. The boardwalk becomes narrower as it progresses. The nearby Kalmeoja campfire site offers the opportunity to relax or camp.

Discover the charm of Viru Bog – just an hour’s drive from Tallinn!

 

Viru Bog is remarkably diverse. It’s a bog with different landscapes, like raised bog sedges and ravines. On the hike between the bogs, we will pass over bog islands and take a look at a bog that is recovering from peat mining. Climbing the observation tower in the middle of the bog and enjoying the view adds to the experience. We end the journey by hiking on the eskers surrounding the bog. If desired, you can eat by the campfire.

The service includes: hiking organization, snowshoes, poles, leggings if necessary, hiking guide. Hikers should wear rubber boots and clothing suitable for the weather.

The hike is suitable for children aged 12 and above.

Tule mõnusale jalutuskäigule, et tutvuda Nõmmeveski looduse ja kultuurilooga. 1,5-tunnisel retkel räägib kohalik loodusgiid, miks on Valgejõe ürgorg juba üle poole sajandi kaitse all ning kuidas siia sündis Eesti vanim rahvuspark. Teel avastame Lahemaa suurima jõe elustikku, uurime Balti klinti ja sügavat kanjonorgu, jalutame endise hüdroelektrijaama romantiliste varemete juures, maitseme allikavett ning naudime joa rahustavat kohinat.

2 km pikkune retk algab Nõmmeveski parklas, kulgeb mööda mõnusat metsateed, sobib peredele ja on läbitav ka maastikul liikumiseks mõeldud lapsevankriga.

Avasta Valgejõe ürgoru imeline loodus ja kohalike külade põnev kultuurilugu! 4-tunnisel loodusretkel räägib kohalik giid, miks see paik on olnud kaitse all juba üle poole sajandi ja kuidas siia sündis Eesti vanim rahvuspark. Teel tutvume Lahemaa suurima jõe eluga, silmailu pakkuva Balti klindiga ning kuulame lugusid ürgoru kujunemisest.

Nõmmeveskil laskume kanjonorgu, avastame endise hüdroelektrijaama romantilisi varemeid, maitseme värsket allikavett ja naudime joa rahustavat kohinat.

Retk on umbes 10 km pikk, kulgedes Kotka küla parklast mööda mõnusat metsarada vaheldusrikkas looduses ning lõpetades Nõmmeveski parklas.

Võsu, in Lahemaa National Park, is home to one of the most popular sandy beaches among holidaymakers in the region. The beach has its own lifeguards, changing cabins, a toilet, and a shower. Energetic sun-lovers can play various ball games or work out in the outdoor gym. Children can swing and play at the nearby playground.
For older children, there is a pump track for roller skates and BMX lovers.
During the summer season, you can also buy soft drinks and snacks on the beach. The nearest restaurants and shops are located in the small town of Võsu, a few hundred metres from the beach.
Wireless internet is also available on the beach.

Võsu-Nõmmeveski hiking trail is 18 kilometres long and situated in the expansive Lahemaa National Park. The trail takes off at the Võsu camping area and continues through to Nõmmeveski, which is known for its canyon. Here you will find a camping and barbecue area.
You can walk and cycle through most of the trail, along an old forest path passing through the ancient village of Võhma, where you will come across the prehistoric Tandemäe burial mounds.