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Tuhu hiking trail’s observation tower (50 m from the parking)
At the beginning of the Tuhu hiking trail is the 5 m high unique observation tower TREPP (stairs), which was completed in 2017 by RMK in cooperation with the Estonian Academy of Arts.If you come to the boardwalk of the hiking trail from the side of Karuse-Kalli road, the distance to the observation tower is 900 m.
Pärnu County
Tuhu Nature Reserve
Kabli nature study trail (1.8 km)
The 1.8 km trail features versatile terrains and diverse habitats, including key habitats. There are points of interest with information boards introducing the attractions along the trail. The trail is marked with wooden arrow signs and takes 1 to 2 hours to complete. The trail ends at Priivitsa campfire site, which is a good place for making campfire and having a meal.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Kabli Visitor Centre
Kabli Visitor Centre is situated in the pine forest on the shore of the Gulf of Riga. Coastal sea and meadows, versatile forests, fascinating bogs and the local scenery are the most characteristic features of the nearest surroundings. Priivitsa campfire site, a good spot for setting up a tent or making fire, is situated near the nature centre. Kabli nature study trail is also nearby.We share information about RMK hiking trails and various activities in the area. We conduct nature education programs for children and adults on various topics. It's possible to watch the migration of birds and bird ringing in autumn. Find out more about our programs and events!
NB! Camping in the visitor centre's yard is not allowed! Please use Priivitsa campfire site!
Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Karusselja rest stop
At Karusselja rest stop in Kloostri forest you can enjoy the beauty of the ancient lime-tree and listen to birdsong. In autumn it is good to take a basket for mushrooms with you.Pärnu County
Matsalu National Park
Katku campfire site
The campfire site is a good resting spot at the edge of large coniferous forests and the protected Katkusoo (Rüütli) bog. With some luck you can even spot a wood grouse. It is a nice place to rest your tired feet, make campfire, or have a picnic.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Kaubaru forest hut
The forest hut is located in Nigula Nature Reserve. The place is suitable for overnight stay or rest for hikers who want to explore the surrounding area.Pärnu County
Nigula Nature Reserve
Keemu observation tower
The little Keemu port on the southern coast of the Matsalu bay offers a view of the midbay islands and the shallow inland bay and coastal meadows pockmarked with tufts of reed. The inshore islets provide a good nesting place for seagulls, terns, graylag geese and gadwalls; the large coastal meadows are a stopover site for black geese, geese and common crane and a magnificent stopover and nesting place for waders.Pärnu County
Matsalu National Park
Keemu rest stop
The recreation site right next to the Keemu port is a nice place for a lunch break, a picnic under the shelter or as an open-air seating area. You can also take a walk on the rubble seawall of the port, admire the views of the surrounding landscape or watch birds from the observation tower.Pärnu County
Matsalu National Park
Kellissaare campfire site
Kellissaare campfire site is located at the lake formed in a former sand quarry. The lake is suitable for swimming. A nice and peaceful place.Pärnu County
Sakala Recreation Area
Kilingi-Nõmme campfire site
Campsite is located by RMK Oandu-Aegviidu-Ikla hiking route and Kilingi-Nõmme forest trail. It is a good place for hikers having a rest and cooking a meal. For rainy days there is a shelter with a fireplace. Kilingi-Nõmme rental hut is located about 1km from the campfire sitePärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Kilingi-Nõmme forest trail (shorter circle 3 km, longer circle 5 km)
The trail starts from RMK Kilingi-Nõmme forest house and outdoor classroom; see the trail map on the information board. There are a number of stairs and boardwalk sections along the trail and a barbecue hut at the end of the trail. This is a forestry-themed study trail, devised by Hendrik Relve. In the shelter of the outdoor nature classroom, hikers can rest their feet and have a picnic, and schools can teach biology classes.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Kilingi-Nõmme rental hut
The house is located in a beautiful pine forest near Kilingi-Nõmme. The Kilingi-Nõmme forest trail also begins in the courtyard of the forest house. A barbecue hall is located in the yard, where the users of the rental hut can spend time and grill.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Kloostri observation tower
From the observation tower on the left bank of the Kasari River, you can enjoy the view of the wide expanse of the river floodplain, where flocks of ducks, geese, swans and waders gather during spring floods. In the summer white storks and eagles nest in the surroundings and fly around, often you can spot moose or roe deer going about their business on the floodplain.Pärnu County
Matsalu National Park
Kolga nature study trail (1.5 and 3.5 km)
The circle trail is located near the Kolga stream. It is a sandy area with pines. The oldest pines are more than 170 years old. Trail is suitable for short hikes.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Kopra campfire site
The campfire site is situated on a small island in the middle of a drainage ditch, and can be accessed across a bridge. This is a suitable resting and overnight stop for hikers. The Kopra –Ikla section (74 km) of RMK Hiking Route passes the campfire site.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Krapi campsite
The campsite is situated in the shade of old coastal pines on the ca 1,5 km stretch of the seashore.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Laiksaare forest hut
The forest house is situated on Laiksaare nature study trail, which introduces riparian forests. This is an excellent place to watch birds and listen to their singing. The forest hut is a good overnight stop for hikers on the Kopra tare – Ikla section (74 km) of RMK Hiking Route.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Laiksaare nature study trail (1,5 km)
The trail runs in the riparian forest of the Rannametsa River, with rich vegetation and versatile terrain. The trail aims to introduce riparian forests, which are rare in Estonia, and characteristic bog plant communities. About halfway through the trail you will arrive at the forest hut, which is an excellent place to rest and listen to the singing of birds.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Lake Rae campsite
The campsite is situated at Lake Rae and is a nice place for a forest recreation, swimming, fishing or hiking on Lake Rae hiking trail. The Kopra –Ikla section (74 km) of RMK Hiking Route passes the campsite.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Lake Rae hiking trail (1.7 km)
The 1.7 km hiking trail starts at Lake Rae campsite and leads along the lakeshore, where you can spot common kingfishers or beaver activities. The trail offers fascinating views for photography enthusiasts and families with children.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Lemme campsite
Lemme campsite has been a popular holiday destination among domestic and foreign tourists for dozens of years. The campsite is situated on the seashore in the shade of pine trees and is surrounded by fence.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Matsiranna campsite
The seaside campsite is an attractive place for swimming and camping in the summer months.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Meiekose boater's campfire site
Meikekose boater's campfire site is located on the bank of the beautiful Raudna River. It is possible to have a picnic and camp there. The landing bridge installed for the summer is for those who wish to go to the river with a non-motorized floating device.Pärnu County
Soomaa National Park
Meiekose oak forest hut
Tamme forest hut is located on the bank of the Raudna River under a big oak-tree. It is possible to have a picnic or camp at the campfire site or use the forest hut for accommodation.Pärnu County
Soomaa National Park
Meiekose Saarte campfire site
Meiekose Saarte campfire site is on the bank of the beautiful Raudna River. In the campfire site it is possible to picnic and camp for a longer period.Pärnu County
Soomaa National Park
Memorial of Prof. Eerik Kumari
Not far from the birthplace of Prof. Eerik Kumari (1912–1984), a memorial is placed in honour of the famous Estonian ornithologist on the Kirbla terrace. The memorial stone was designed by Kalju Reitel in 1987 and has an inscription which reads “The birds’ calls in springtime gave the boy no rest, so he often sneaked off to the floodplain to observe wilderness and listen to the singing of birds for hours.”The Kirbla terrace is part of the Silurian Klint, which stretches from western Estonia to the coast of Gotland.
Pärnu County
Matsalu National Park
Muinasküla campfire site
Muinasküla campfire site is located on Meiekose study trail near the place where the Tõramaa river flows into the Raudna river. You can enjoy picnics, camping and fishing at the campfire site.Pärnu County
Soomaa National Park
Nedrema wooded meadow campfire site
You can enjoy the beauty and diversity of wildlife and see many protected plants.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Nigula bog study trail (6 km)
SMART GAME - While visiting the Nigula bog hiking trail, you can play the smart game "Adventure of Nigula bog". By playing the game, you will definitely gain more new knowledge about this particular bog.In order to play, download the Loquiz app from the Play Store or the App Store. You can find the instructions, passwords and QR code necessary for playing at the information stand in the parking lot of the Nigula bog educational trail.
Have fun playing the game (and don’t forget to enjoy the beautiful Estonian nature)!
Hikers can enjoy the intact forest masses and, if lucky, also meet some wild animals. After the walk they can have a rest and picnic in the parking area.
Pärnu County
Nigula Nature Reserve
Nigula bog study trail’s observation tower (ca 700 m from the parking)
The observation tower is located 700 m from the Nigula bog study trail’s parking lot. The typical West Estonian bog area with a lot of bog pools, relatively steep bog front and a flat central plateau. The tower offers a view of the beautiful bog landscape surrounded with an old forest.Pärnu County
Nigula Nature Reserve
Penijõe campfire site
The campfire site is located near Matsalu National Park Visitor Centre, it is the starting point of RMK Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi Hiking Route. Surrounded by bird song in spring and negboured by the couple of storks.Pärnu County
Matsalu National Park
Penijõe hiking trail (3.2–7 km)
The trail can be completed in various lengths and sections and introduces landforms characteristic of Matsalu National Park (reed beds, flood meadows and grasslands that are overflown in springs) and the local biota. The trail also features an 8 m high observation tower at the edge of the reeds.Pärnu County
Matsalu National Park
Penijõe observation tower
From the observation tower in the reeds on the left bank of the Penijõgi River, you can admire views of the reed beds covering 3,000 hectares between the delta branches of the Kasari River, which is among the most interesting habitats in the Matsalu National Park. In spring nights the Eurasian bittern bellows in the reeds, you can hear the calls of sedges, Savi’s warblers and crakes, in the summer the local fauna hides in the shade of the reed wall which grows up to 4 m high, and you might also spot a western marsh-harrier or a white-tailed eagle flying above the reeds.Pärnu County
Matsalu National Park
Pertlimetsa campfire site
Pertlimetsa campfire site is located in a nice pine stand on the border of Pärnu and Viljandi counties. The place is surrounded by kilometres of uninhabited land – there are just a few summer houses nearby.A tired hiker can find real luxury here – around the fireplace there are benches with backrests!
When visiting this campfire site, please take along all the water you will need! Although the Halliste river is close by, it is difficult to get water from the river because of steep banks.
Pärnu County
Soomaa National Park
Pikla coast observation platform
The shallow sea and jagged coastline is a good forage and stopping place for many waterfowl. The most numerous and important species are the tundra swan and the whooper swan, the widgeon and the mallard, the common goldeneye, the smew, the bar-tailed godwit, the wood sandpiper, the white-tailed eagle, etc.Pärnu County
Pärnu Recreation Area
Pikla ponds bird observation tower
The low coastal sea is a good place for aquatic birds to stop and feed.Pärnu County
Pärnu Recreation Area
Priivitsa campfire site
The campfire site is an ideal place for camping and beach holiday for a smaller group of friends or families with children. The Priivitsa stream, seashore, Kabli Visitor Centre and Kabli nature study trail are nearby.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Rannametsa observation tower (ca 450 m from the parking)
With the support of the Cohesion Fund in 2021 - 2023 an observation tower with an eye-catching design was completed in June 2023 according to the project of Urmas Nugin Engineering Office Ltd.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Rannametsa–Tolkuse nature study trail (2.2 km)
In June 2023, the reconstrucion of the nature trail and the observation tower was completed.The 2.2 km long trail is circular, completely covered with a boardwalk. The trail leads to the sandy dunes covered with pine trees, and reaches Tornimäe, where there is a 21.57-meter-high observation tower. The tower offers a magnificent view of the Häädemeeeste coastal meadow and Pärnu Bay on one side, and the Tolkuse bog on the other. From Tornimäe, the trail descends to Tolkuse bog. The boardwalk leads to the largest pool in the bog. From the bog, the trail returns to the starting point.
PS! Back and forth from the parking lot to the bog pool is the trail suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Riisa study trail (4.8 km)
Riisa study trail goes through the picturesque bog and the forests by the Navesti River. Also marshland with pools can be seen. On the trail there are recreation sites with seats to rest and experience the silence in the bog, or enjoy the view from the tower.Pärnu County
Soomaa National Park
RMK Hiking Route Oandu-Aegviidu-Ikla/Kopra–Ikla (74 km)
The total length of the final section of the Hiking Route is about 74 km. The distance can be hiked through in the course of several days, as there are plenty of recreation, campfire and camping sites along the trail. If you start your hike at Kopra campfire site (or “Beaver’s campfire site”), the first resting spot would be near Lake Rae, where you can set up the tent, make campfire or get acquainted with Lake Rae hiking trail and the wildlife activities. Along the hiking route you’ll proceed to the Laiksaare nature study trail, which runs through the versatile and rich riparian forest of the Rannametsa River and the forest hut halfway along the trail. If you pass the Massiaru village, then the next good stopping site is Kabli Visitor Centre, situated in a pine grove on the shore of the Gulf of Riga. Next to the nature centre, you can set up a tent at Priivitsa campfire site and enjoy the nature study trail, then proceed to Kabli Bird Station, the yawl (a type of sailing craft) “Kaja” in the Kabli village, and the House Museum of Markson, shipowner and captain. Lemme and Krapi campsites, only 3 km apart from each other, are waiting for the hiker further down the trail. Going from Krapi campsite further towards Ikla, you’ll pass the Treiman or Dreimann, or “three men’s village”, a coastal village with a rich and varied past and a favourite seaside resort.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Rumba campfire site
Located far from any household or village the small campfire site is situated by the mixed forest of spruce and pine.Pärnu County
Matsalu National Park
Salevere hiking trail (1.5 km)
The 1.5 km trail runs along the ridge rising a dozen metres above the surrounding ground level. The ridge is covered with alvar forest rich in different species, the cliff towers above a nemoral forest, which is quite a rare forest type in Estonia. The trail starts on an alvar with juniper bushes, in the middle part offers you a detour to the ridge of a prehistoric defence structure, and at the end a chance to drink refreshing natural spring water.Pärnu County
Matsalu National Park
Sandra hiking trail (400 m)
The hiking trail is situated in Rongu bog, which we share with Latvians, in Sookuninga Nature Reserve. The boardwalk leads to the observation tower with a splendid view over the raised bog landscape. You can also rest in the forest hut.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Soontagana campsite
On the Soontagana bog island you can see the ruins of two farmsteads, the history of which can be traced back 22 generations. The first defence structures of the Soontagana hill fort date from the 7th to 8th century. The campsite boasts a rich historical and cultural legacy—old farm sites, stone walls, cellars.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Soontagana campsite’s observation tower (1.5 km from the parking)
Leave your car in the parking lot, no driving on!The observation tower is located 1.5 km from the parking lot of the Soontagana campsite. From the tower, which is on the bog island of Avaste Nature Reserve, you can have the view to the Soontagana hill fort and the beautiful heritage landscape. This place has been a refuge for people from conquerors for several centuries. Only a very secret path through the bog led to the hill fort. The road was under water and only people who knew could find their way to the fortress. In the 13th century, there have been several forays to Soontagana - Swedes, Germans with Livonians and Pskov Russians. Now meadows, old farms and stone fences surround the fortress. The history of two of the farms in known back 22 generations.
Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Soontagana forest hut
The forest hut is situated at Soontagana campsite. The place offers many emotional moments and boasts a rich cultural and historical legacy. On the Soontagana bog island you can find the ruins of two farmsteads, the history of which can be traced back 22 generations. The first defence structures of the Soontagana hill fort date from the 7th to 8th century.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Suitsu forest hut
The forest hut is at the end of Suitsu hiking trail, originally a hay barn. An excellent place for a brief rest and listening to birdsong.Pärnu County
Matsalu National Park
Suitsu hiking trail (1,3km)
This is 1,3 km long surface road, which runs in parallel with the flood meadow of the Suitsu River. The trail is well worth hiking in early spring, early in the morning or late in the evening, when the animals and birds are the most active.Pärnu County
Matsalu National Park
Suitsu observation tower
The tallest watch-tower in the Matsalu area is situated on the left bank of the Suitsu River, at the edge of the Matsalu forest. From the tower opens a view of the unique landscape of Matsalu, where reed beds, coastal pastures stretch side by side and the Matsalu bay frames the horizon. The forest west to the tower used to be a wooded meadow but has now overgrown.Pärnu County
Matsalu National Park
Suitsu rest stop
On the right bank of the Suitsu River you can see both old and restored boatsheds, which were and still are used to store the necessary fishing equipment. At the sheds both the local fishermen and the tour boats of visitors of the national park depart to the river. A path leads from the recreation site to the observation tower and a hiking trail.Pärnu County
Matsalu National Park
Tammiste forest trail (2.8 km)
The 2.8 km forestry trail offers relaxation and information about forest life, introduces forest management and conservation. The trail is well suited for walking and recreational sports.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Tõotusemäe campfire site
The campfire site is situated in Luitemaa Nature Reserve, on the Tõotusemägi hill. In the close vicinity is Rannametsa–Tolkuse nature study trail, which introduces the dune coast, expanses of sand and mire landscapes.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Tuhu hiking trail (1 km)
Despite being easily accessible, the Tuhu mire complex has remained relatively unharmed by human activity. The quiet and sombre bog landscape offers many surprises at a closer look. A short boardwalk, which passes the different stages in the development of bog, has been built right next to the road crossing the Tuhu bog. The trail starts and ends on the road, so you have to take a short walk along the road to get to the start of the trail. The boardwalk runs in a 1 km long circle. A short boardwalk branch leads to a recreation site with benches. There are information boards (1 large at the roadside and 3 smaller) along the trail and observation tower on the beginning of the trail.Pärnu County
Tuhu Nature Reserve
Valgeranna rest stop
The recreation site is situated near the city of Pärnu and attracts visitors with a beautiful sandy beach.Pärnu County
Pärnumaa Recreation Area
Visitor Centre of Matsalu National Park
The permanent exhibition of the Matsalu Visitor Centre on the second floor of the Penijõe Manor house offers visitors a good chance to learn about the unique character of Matsalu National Park. Here you can find the largest natural floodplain meadows in Estonia, reed beds, the evolving of lower Kasari River through decades, unique coastal meadows, wooded meadows and forest stands, rich cultural heritage. The 20-minute multi-media program “A Year at Matsalu: Life from Ice till Ice”, compiled in 2009, offers a fascinating overview of the inhabitants of the National Park and their activities. The author of the programme is Arne Ader, music by Sven Grünberg, text and voiceover by Fred Jüssi.Pärnu County
Matsalu National Park