The best way to explore the nature of Lahemaa is to find enough time and comfortable hiking equipment and take on the discovery of the local hiking and study trails. The hiking trails in Lahemaa have varying difficulty levels and are diverse – there are hour-long bog trails, a 45 km Oandu-Ikla hiking trail, and even a rocky kilometer to the northernmost point of mainland Estonia, Purekkari Peninsula. The forests of the Käsmu peninsula invite you to explore on foot or by bike. Lahemaa is also crossed by the long-distance hiking trail E11, which is called the Forest Hiking Trail in the Baltic States and starts in the city of Scheveningen in the Netherlands and ends in Tallinn.
We also recommend bringing a guide with you on the hiking trails in Lahemaa, whom you can find here.
When going into nature, always make sure that the burden you bring with you is limited to your presence. Sort packaging and used napkins according to waste management rules. Keep the hiking trails in Lahemaa clean!
Lahemaa National Park study trails:
Altja loodus- ja kultuurilooline rada | 4,2 km
Koprarada | 1 km
Käsmu loodus- ja kultuurilooline rada | 4,2 km
Majakivi-Pikanõmme õpperada | 7 km
Oandu loodusmetsarada | 4,7 km
Oandu pärandkultuurirada | 3,4 km
Oandu taimetarga rada | 1 km
Ojaäärse metsarada | 3,5 km
Sagadi-Oandu metsajuttude rada | 5,6 km
Tsitre Puude rada | 1km
Viru raba õpperada | 3,5 km
Hara lahe rannalooduse rada
Mohni õppe- ja matkarada
Mähu otsa ja Purekkari neeme linnuvaatlusrajad
Pähkneeme luitemänniku ja mereranna rada
Võsu koduloorada
Lahemaa National Park hiking trails:
Käsmu jalgrattarada | 11,6 km
Käsmu matkarada | 15 km
Oandu-Võsu matkarada | 9,5 km
Observation towers:
Majakivi-Pikanõmme õpperada
Viru raba
Bird watch towers:
Vihasoo linnuvaatlustorn
Viinistu linnuvaatlustornid
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.
Viru Bog, one of the most accessible bogs in Estonia, passes through the forest and bog landscapes characteristic of Lahemaa National Park. The trail is 3.5 km and the lap is 6 km long. The study trail introduces the bog's flora, former sand dunes, eskers, and heath forest. There is a boardwalk with an observation tower in the middle of it.
The trail is marked and there are signposts.
Good to know: the boardwalk leading to the observation tower (1,400 meters) is accessible to wheelchair users and families with strollers. The entrance to the first viewing platform was also designed with accessibility in mind.
To preserve the flora and soil, only walk on the boardwalk. Not suitable for cyclists.
Here you will see the hills and lakes forged by the hero of the Estonian epic, Kalevipoeg!
The Neeruti landscape protection area hiking trail is located 3 km to the south of Kadrina just off the Rakvere-Pärnu road.
The nature trail measures 14 km in total, which you can cover as 3.3 km, 6.9 km or 9 km hikes. Traversing the trail will take you through natural areas dating back 10,000 years. It starts at Kuresöödi and then turns off towards Pariis before circling back to the starting point. The trail is famous for natural sites described in the national epic 'Kalevipoeg', written by F. R. Kreutzwald - who was born close by in Jõepere.
Give yourself and your friends a memorable event and come on an adventure in beautiful Lahemaa. Our canoe trips are suitable for everyone.
On the canoe trip, you can decide whether you will travel at a quiet pace or a more athletic speed.
Trips take place in Northern Estonia, on beautiful River Valgejõgi.
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.