What to do and see in Laane-Viru County, Laane-Viru County: The Best Outdoor Activities

Lontova Adventure Park is located in the ancient valley of river Kunda. It consists of different attractions that combined with wild untouched nature offer satisfaction to all thrill seekers. The Park consists of team area that develops co-operation, of low rope adventure course that requires coordination, of high rope adventure course that requires courage and of children´s trail that offers thrill to smaller adventurers. Besides different adventurous attractions we offer scenic nature hike trail that is suitable for every level of fitness. Our adventure park offers activities for families, groups of friends and other groups all year round in accordance with weather and nature conditions: attraction suitable for sunny spring and summertime and alternatives for colorful autumn and snowy winter period. In addition to active vacation we offer delicious meals in our Blucher cafe which is a part of the adventure park complex. We also provide area for barbecue and picnic. Our helpful staff will happily arrange your festive occasions as well as romantic evenings. Lontova Adventure Park also belongs to Geocaching treasure hiding places and is a member of genuine enterprises (ehedad.ee) which gives visitors authentic experiences of the beautiful wild nature of Lahemaa. In the summer season (May to September) the Adventure Park is open from Wednesday to Sunday 12-19.00. The Blucher cafe is open from Monday to Sunday 12-19.00. When you want to visit us in the winter season (October to April) call in advance and book a visit.

The Viitna nature studies trail forms part of the Viitna nature reserve and is 7 km long. It begins near the Viitna holiday village, and the trees along the path are marked for navigation. Along the trail you will see a variety of landscapes and lakes formed by the movement of the continental ice sheet.

The Oandu-Vosu hiking trail is situated in Lahemaa National Park and is 9.5 km long. It begins at the Oandu camping area and continues through to the Vosu camping area. The majority of the path follows the ancient Seljaku way through the forests of the Koljaku-Oandu terraces. You will see a diverse range of landscapes and forest communities.

The 3 km long Rakvere oak grove hiking trail, outside of the city centre, is a showcase for oak trees which are between 150 and 220 years old. Along the trail you will see a wide variety of mosses, plants and trees, and hear and see many birds. The trail will also take you by the cemetery for German soldiers and the ‘Okaskroon’ memorial to those deported to Siberia.

We offer the possibility to spend a night in Alutaguse Brown Bear and Wildlife watching hide. Alutaguse is huge taiga forest and bog area in N-E of Estonia where about half of 700 Estonian brown bears live. We opened 2 new hides in a new location in 2017! The new hides have windows opening to two sides. Northern windows overlook a taiga forest and the most common mammals you might see are raccoon dogs and brown bears. Southern windows offer a view to a stream and flooded meadow. Sometimes elk and roe deer come to feed on the meadow and beavers occasionally swim by. Ural owl and fox come here, hunt for mouses and sometimes also goshawk, sparrowhawk, golden eagle, white-tailed eagle and buzzards appear looking for food. Rare visitors of the scenery include wolf, lynx, otter, mink and wild boar. Hides are simple, comfortable and cosy, they have separated cabins with bunk beds and dry toilet. It is possible to take pictures through glass and photo hatch.

Altja was first mentioned in written records in 1465 and is a typical seaside village, with all of its houses stretching along one street. The Uustalu and Toomarahva farms at Altja are typical coastal farms and have been restored by Lahemaa National Park. On the point at Altja you can see the fishing net sheds which were reconstructed on the basis of old photographs and the memories of the villagers. The village also has its own swing and tavern, where you can try local dishes.

The Ojaaarse forest trail is located in Lahemaa National Park and is 3.5 km long. It begins in the car park next to the Ojaaarse nature house and then winds through the bright pine forests between the Kuresoo and Pikapollu creeks. A large number of heritage culture sites can be found along the trail: boundary stones; old forest vistas; mileposts; and more. Along the trail you will find out about folk beliefs in regard to local birds, animals and medicinal plants.

The 1 km long ‘beaver trail’ is located in Oandu, in the Lahemaa National Park, and takes around half an hour to cover. It passes through the Altja River valley, in which you will see a diversity of plant and animal life. You will spy beaver activity in the valley too: the dams they build, their dens on the banks of the river and the trees whose trunks they gnaw through. The trail is a great place to stop in Lahemaa National Park if you're on a long journey.