Hiking Trails

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.

 

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!

Do you enjoy new experiences but also value safety and good company? Then this canoe trip is just for you! You are invited to spend a day in the embrace of nature, where time takes a calmer rhythm, and everything else takes a backseat for a moment.

You will be guided by experienced tour guides who know the Valgejõe River like the back of their hand. They will teach you proper paddling technique, share interesting stories about local nature and the river, and ensure you feel comfortable and safe throughout the trip.

The sun sparkles on the winding river’s surface, and birdsong can be heard over the water. We will travel 5 to 10 kilometers and stop to enjoy the silence, tea, and snacks.

This is an ideal way to spend a day with friends, colleagues, or family, enjoying the benefits of movement and nature. Canoe trips are also suitable for young people aged 10 and up.

The Christmas spirit is born in the forest faster than on a shopping mall escalator. During Advent, you are invited to a Christmas forest hike with a nature guide, suitable for families, friends, and colleagues. It is a peaceful and authentic way to kick off the Christmas season, away from the hustle and screens.

The hike begins at the Pure Water Theme Park, where you can enjoy warm tea by the campfire in a teepee before and after the hike. Then we head to the state forest, where we look for a suitable Christmas tree and bring winter food to the forest inhabitants. In the forest, there is no rush. We move at a leisurely pace, make stops, listen to the sounds of the winter forest, and look for animal tracks.

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

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

Discover the Clean Water Theme Park at Metsamõisa Farm – a place where you will learn how pure groundwater is formed and why water is the foundation of life.

Here, you don’t have to experience nature in a hurry or “consume” it. You can visit calmly and safely – the Sensory Garden’s paths with hard surfaces and crushed gravel are suitable for getting around with a wheelchair, walker, walking frame, or cane, and are also comfortable for visitors with strollers.

We offer:

• Sensory Garden and accessible paths amidst nature
• Glass kayak and glass SUP – see the underwater world
• Guided hikes on foot, snowshoes, or bike + water trips
• MOBO and orienteering, disc golf, and archery trail
• Workshops on self-sufficiency/crisis preparedness, picnic, and group catering
• Accommodation in forest cabins

Come with family, friends, or work team – and let nature give you peace, joy, and one good “aha!” moment all at once.

The adventure trip “In the Nature of Hakkamasaaja” is for you if you want real skills, not just “I watched it on YouTube.” It’s pleasantly humorous, practical, and a bit adventurous – just the right amount of “real life” without excessive drama.

What do you actually do and learn?

• Build a shelter from branches with your team (yes, it really stands!)
• Light a fire safely (the forest is not a barbecue area – we do it wisely)
• Brew delicious herbal tea from forest plants
• If desired, prepare soup over the fire
• Practice how to act if you are lost or need to manage without electricity and water
• Get simple tips on how to think in a crisis so that instead of “panic,” a calm action plan emerges

Suitable for young people, families, friends, and work teams – especially if you want to combine teamwork, movement, and a “let’s do it” feeling. Children and pets are also welcome on the trip.

Lahemaa National Park is home to diverse landscapes and provides a good overview of Estonian nature and history. Here, you can find the most beautiful manors in Estonia, legendary and unique coastal villages and a lot of untouched nature worth discovering. On the Lahemaa day trip, we will visit Jägala Waterfall, Viru Bog, Altja or Käsmu fishing village, Sagadi or Palmse Manor and have lunch in a village tavern and enjoy the local atmosphere.

The price includes transportation, with pick-up from the Tallinn Tourist Information Center and drop-off in the city center, as well as professional guide service. Lunch is available for an additional fee.

Come and discover Lahemaa National Park!

The Energy Track winds its way through places where you will feel on top of the world and truly recharge your batteries. The track is 1.7 km long and starts and ends by the Porkuni Limestone Museum in Küngassaare. It skirts Lake Porkuni before heading into the forest of the local manor park, which may have changed a lot over time but still retains some of the exotic bushes and trees planted here during the manor era. One of the most amazing sights along the track is Porkuni’s limestone outcrop. You will also pass the head of the Valgejõe River, karst features and more. The track is marked with information stands.

A fatbike tour in Northern Estonia, specifically the Valkla region and its beaches, can be a pleasant ride and an adventurous experience on the hilly dunes.

The rocky coastal areas offer technical challenges and the excitement of crossing the water. After passing the coastal strip, you turn into the forest, from there onto the road and through the colorful village of Kaberneeme. At the tip of the peninsula, you take a break, after which you head back through the village to the coastal forest, where interesting crisscrossing hilly bike paths will delight all cycling fans. At the same time, you will see the coastal view from a slightly different angle, from a higher vantage point.

The service is available for groups of 12 people or more.

Oleme lammaste ja lambakoerte kasvatajad Lahemaal Juminda poolsaarel Tammistu külas. Hooldame oma piirkonna rannaniite. Hooldatud rannaniidud on väga liigirikkad, silmale ilusad vaadata ja füüsiliselt kergesti läbitavad, seega väga toredad paigad matkamiseks. 

Näitame oma külalistele kuidas lambaid koertega karjatatakse, võid ka ise proovida koerajuhi ametit. Matkahuvilistele teeme kuni 5 km pikkuse matka mööda rannikut, mille jooksul räägime oma tegemistest, koertest, lammastest, pärandniitudest ja kohalikku kohapärimust. Soovi korral pakume oma külalistele ka lambapada kehakinnituseks.

A trip with a glass kayak on Viitna lakes offers the opportunity to discover the natural world from a completely new perspective. The transparent kayak creates the feeling of floating above the water, while beneath you unfold the patterns of the lake bottom, the flowing rhythm of aquatic vegetation, and fish curiously slipping by. It’s a visually captivating experience that allows you to enjoy nature comfortably and dry, without having to immerse yourself in the water.

Viitna lakes are known for their glacial origin and exceptional clarity. The light falling on the lakes creates a soft glow that reflects the surrounding forests and adds a sense of peace and timelessness to the trip. The surrounding Viitna landscape reserve offers natural biodiversity, spring-rich shores, and beautiful views, where each paddle stroke reveals a new picture of the local nature’s diversity.

If desired, you can explore the lakes at night – the play of light beams in the clear water creates a completely different, almost fairy-tale-like atmosphere.

Take a kayak from us and enjoy the beauty of Viitna lakes while gliding on a transparent glass kayak!

A paddleboarding trip on Viitna lakes with a glass SUP offers a unique way to explore the lakes. The transparent paddleboard allows you to stand above the water while clearly seeing below – the lake bottom, aquatic plants, and the movement of light in the water.

Before heading out on the water, you will receive brief instructions and the necessary equipment on site. Afterwards, you have approximately one hour of independent paddling, moving at your own pace and making stops if desired.

We definitely recommend bringing a phone to capture the views and underwater details. Viitna lakes are known for their glacial origin and unique clarity. During the ride, the views gradually change, offering variety and the opportunity to observe nature more closely.

Suitable for couples, families, groups of friends, and teams – and also makes a great gift for nature enthusiasts.

Come and see Kuusalu Sand Quarry like you have never seen it before! 

The glass SUP board has a transparent bottom – while standing on the board, you can see the underwater world directly beneath you: the lines of the sandy bottom, the play of light, and patterns that change with each paddle stroke. The quarry is “different water” – clear, deeper, and with its own unique atmosphere, where you can peacefully glide and enjoy the views. You can stop, look down, and take photos – the see-through SUP instantly adds a wow effect to pictures and videos.

On-site, you will receive a short briefing (safety and basic board handling), and then you can independently go for a 1-hour ride at your own pace.

The service includes renting the glass SUP board, paddle, and life jacket. Suitable for couples, families, friends, and teams, and also makes a great gift.

Bring a phone and weather-appropriate clothing – this place is surprisingly photogenic!

See Lake Porkuni as you’ve never seen it before! The GlassSUP board is a SUP with a transparent bottom – standing on it, you can see the underwater world directly beneath you: bottom patterns, aquatic plants, and the play of light. It’s a pleasant mix of active leisure and peaceful drifting – ideal if you want to take a moment to relax.

At Lake Porkuni, you can also enjoy the surrounding views: green shores, a quiet water surface, and the sounds of nature make the experience delightful. The lake is mainly fed by underground springs, which makes the water very clear.

Before heading onto the water, you’ll receive brief instructions and the necessary equipment. Then, you have approximately one hour of independent riding, moving at your own pace and making stops as desired. We definitely recommend taking your phone along to capture the views and underwater details.

Suitable for couples, families, groups of friends, and teams – and it’s also a great gift.

Spend a captivating day in peaceful, unspoiled nature surrounded by rural charm. Visit one of the oldest and largest national parks of the region, Lahemaa, habitat for moose, fox, and lynx.

Experience the stunning untouched forests of the North Estonian coast and the sounds of the wind and the sea. You will explore the grand Palmse Manor, whose story dates back to the thirteenth century, Käsmu, a former fishing village with a rich history, and the splendour of Jägala waterfall, the highest natural waterfall in Estonia. Or let’s hike in Viru bog.

Tour includes guide service, transportation, lunch, entrances to Palmse Manor and Käsmu Maritime Museum.

A fun outdoor activity is a nice change from everyday life!

We will hike on foot or with bogshoes, accompanied by a guide who knows the local nature like the back of his hand! We will hike in the bogs of Kõrvemaa or Lahemaa National Park and enjoy the views of the landscape and bog meadows of North Estonia, regardless of the season: summer, spring, autumn, or winter. If you wish, you can also enjoy an outdoor picnic or try traditional Estonian delicacies next to the sauna.

After the hike, we will head to a traditional Estonian sauna nearby, where you can warm up your body and relax.

The trip starts and ends in Tallinn.

My childhood home is located in this neck of the woods. Even though there was no hiking trail in Viru bog at the time, our family often came here to pick berries and mushrooms, and my father for work.

Now, there is a lovely hiking trail where you can explore the bog. There is a foot path leading through a pine forest, a boardwalk in the middle of picturesque bogs, an observation tower, as well as a picnic area near the Kalmeoja parking lot.

Discover all of this with a guide!

Come on an adventurous hike and discover how well you can survive when comforts disappear. This is not theory or “I saw a video somewhere,” but a practical, fun experience where you learn real skills and gain confidence that lasts long after the hike.

On the hike, you will build a shelter from branches and experience how simple materials can create a functional shelter. Learn how to safely light a fire, brew wild herb tea, and, if desired, prepare soup over the fire. We practice scenarios in which you are lost or have to manage without electricity or running water, and you get simple, clear tips on how to think and act calmly in a crisis.

The hike is suitable for young people, families, groups of friends, and work teams who want to combine teamwork, movement, and survival skills. The hike is family-friendly, and well-behaved pets are welcome to join.

Come experience how well you can manage – enjoy this adventurous hike and enhance your crisis-readiness skills.

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.

Are you dreaming of a hike where the forest comes to you — safely, accessibly, and full of joy?

In the historical forest park of Metsamõisa, a guided hike awaits you along a nearly 3 km-long trail, suitable for those using a wheelchair, walker, or stroller. The journey takes place on a hard-surface and crushed-gravel path, allowing you to enjoy nature at a leisurely, comfortable pace.

What to expect from a guided hike?

Along the way, there is a stop at the Sensory Garden, a place where nature comes alive through all senses. You can observe, listen, smell, touch, and taste. The Sensory Garden also has a bee observation hive, and the guide shares stories about the forest and the natural and cultural history of Metsamõisa. At every step, something new unfolds, whether it’s a nearly 200-year-old birch or a mighty rowan.

Individual visitors, groups of friends, families, and those with companions are welcome on the hike. The Metsamõisa trail is for everyone; here you can experience nature without limitations.

Discover the forest with a guide and at your own pace. Metsamõisa invites you to explore.