The Surroundings of Tallinn Recreation Area

Tädu nature study trail (3.1 km)

Harju County, Surroundings of Tallinn Recreation area
  • Driving to the campfire site and parking there is not allowed!
  • There is a great danger of falling trees in Tädu forest! The visitor is responsible for his own safety when walking on the nature trail!
The 3.1 km hiking trail is perfect for a nice Sunday walk. At the end of the trail at a campfire site it is possible to make campfire and have a snack. It takes about 1 to 1,5 hours to walk the trail at moderate speed. The trail ends at Randvere tee, on the start of the trail. This forestry trail highlights are different tree species and stages in forest management – what is done, how and when.
The study trail is indicated with green marks on the trees.
Phone+372 676 7842
E-mailinfo.viimsi@rmk.ee
Type of objectStudy trail
Parking facilitiesParking area for 6 cars at the start of the trail
AmenitiesAt the start and half-way through the trail there is an information board with a map and general information. There are 1 campfire site and dry toilet on the trail.
Campfire site Tädu campfire site
Wheelchair accessibility The trail located entirely on a wide gravel road
Hiking options yes
SightsSpruces growing on rocks, erratic boulders, species-rich forests, different stages in forest management.
Additional information
LocationRandvere village, Viimsi municipality, Harju County
Object no 6 on recreation area map
Driving directionsWith your own transport:
  • Coming from the direction of Viimsi and Tallinn city centre drive 6 km from Viimsi on Randvere road towards Randvere. 80 m after bus stop "Tädu kuusk" turn right to the parking place
  • Coming from the direction of Muuga drive on Randvere road towards Viimsi. 800 m after bus stop "Randvere aiand" turn left to the parking place

With public transport:

  • Take bus no 38 (Viru keskus - Muuga, timetables here) to "Hansunõmme" stop. There change to bus no V2 (Randvere - Haabneeme, check timetables here) to stop "Tädu kuusk". To get to the starting point of the trail you need to walk back a bit; 
  • Bus no 1A (Viru keskus - Viimsi keskus, timetables here) from city centre to the final stop "Viimsi keskus". Change to bus no V2 (Randvere - Haabneeme, check timetables here). Get off at stop "Tädu kuusk". To get to the starting point of the trail you must walk a bit ahead; 
  • Bus no 115 (Tallinn – Mähe – Randvere – Tammneeme). Get off at stop "Tädu kuusk". To get to the starting point of the trail you must walk a bit ahead.
Geographic coordinatesLong-Lat WGS 84
latitude: 59.520374
longitude: 24.895847
L-EST 97 x: 6598423 y: 550711