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Pine forests cover 73% of Lahemaa National Park's land area. A network of over 120 kilometers of free trails connects the woods and wetlands.
Lahemaa protects roughly 34,400 hectares of forest and expansive raised bogs. The State Forest Management Centre (RMK) maintains these areas and provides marked hiking paths with wooden boardwalks.
These trails offer the most direct way to observe the park's ecosystems. You will pass erratic boulders left by receding glaciers and walk through habitats supporting moose, wild boars, wolves, and brown bears.
1.5-2 hours3.5 km trail
This accessible raised bog features a 3.5-kilometer loop trail on a wooden boardwalk. You can climb the observation tower for clear views over the small bog pools. Arrive early in the morning to avoid midday crowds and catch the sunrise mist.
1-2 hoursNature Centre
This pristine woodland area houses the Oandu Nature Centre and highlights traditional forestry practices. Take the short Koprarada, or beaver trail, which follows the Altja River. You can spot actual beaver dams built along the waterway.
2.5-3 hours7 km trail
This 7-kilometer trail takes you through dense forest to Majakivi, one of Estonia's largest erratic boulders. Receding glaciers left these massive stones scattered across the landscape. Wear sturdy hiking boots with good grip, as the wooden boardwalks get slippery after rain.
