Get Hiking in Estonia

Posted by Kaire Kalam (That Estonian Girl) on September 7, 2013 in Destinations, Stories | Leave a comment

Love to hike? Then you’ll love this. Hate to hike? You still may love this. Why not hike in a country with untouched nature and the cleanest air in the world? Fifty-percent of Estonia is covered with forest and marshlands, making it one of the most forest-rich countries in the world. Forty-percent of that belongs to the state agency RMK, which shapes people’s knowledge of nature, builds hiking and biking trails, and provides free camping plots and campfire facilities around the country. They have recently finished two new hiking trails that pass through national parks, marshlands and protected areas. One of the trails is 375km and the other 627km long. Either one can be crossed on foot or on a bicycle. And of course, RMK has an app that provides info on the hiking trails, the nearest campfire sights and sleeping cabins.

Meals are served straight from the garden to the kitchen to the table.

Homemade root beer. This one has a bit of a kick, but don’t tell the kids.

Hundreds of miles of walking and bike paths connect Estonia’s forests.

In Estonia, nature abounds.

Viewing platforms dot the forests and bogs to give nature lovers a better view of the environment.

Maintained campsites, grills and firewood are provided free of charge.

The interior remains rustic and charming

Lingonberries are a healthy find.

Long summer sunsets can be spectacular.

The low hanging clouds can take on breathtaking shapes and colors.

The long sunsets provide plenty of time to ponder the shapes and colors.