Beaver trail (1 km)
Lääne-Viru County, Lahemaa National Park
Oandu Beaver trail is a kilometre from Oandu towards Altja. Introducing the Altja river valley and its biota, the trail runs along the high slopes of the esker, where scenic views open on the river rapids. The most important inhabitants here are the beavers who have also given the name to the trail. Despite the people on the trail, beavers have always built dams on the Altja river, as the primeval valley offers them perfect conditions for that. The beavers are very shy animals, and you can hardly ever see them. In addition to the beaver dams on the riverbanks, you will also see pointed stumps and felled logs here, and sliding tracks ending in the Altja river.
| Phone | +372 676 7010 +372 329 5555 |
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info.oandu@rmk.ee
info.lahemaa@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Study trail |
| Parking facilities | Parking
for 1 bus or 5 cars |
| Amenities | Information boards, stairs, boardwalk, benches, DC, waste bin |
| Camping facilities |
Oandu campsite (1,5 km) |
| Hiking options | yes |
| Sights | Traces of beaver activity—beaver dams, lodges constructed along the riverbank
and felled trees—can be seen in the deep river valley. |
| Additional information |
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
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| Restrictions |
The trail is situated in Lahemaa National Park, view the restrictions on visiting here. Additional information from the Environmental Board: +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee.
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| Location | Haljala Municipality, Lääne-Viru County Object no. 4 on the national park map |
| Driving directions | Drive
73 km from Tallinn towards Narva (E20), turn Võsu, Palmse direction and drive
6.5 km to Palmse village, turn right (at the sign 6 km to Sagadi). Drive on
Palmse–Sagadi road, cross Rakvere–Haljala road (sign 2.5 km to Sagadi manor)
and arrive at Sagadi Manor. Turn left (at the sign 5 km to the Altja fishing
village), drive 4 km on Sagadi–Altja road, pass Oandu campsite, the parking
area of Oandu nature trail and the trailhead of Kõrve trail to the parking area
at the right side of the road. The trail starts with a trailhead “Koprarada”(Beaver
trail). |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 59.571846 longitude: 26.111830 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6605698 y: 619347 |
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