Viru bog nature trail — Attraction in Kuusalu vald

Wonderful path through a beautiful bog (kind of a swamp). Would be very serene, if not for the noise of the nearby motorway, which can be heard clearly and loudly - very annoying. From the tower there is a grandiose view over the vast bog landscape. Beyond the tower, the wide, sturdy and well built wooden path becomes two parallel wooden planks, that are partially under water and actually move quite a bit when people walk upon them. A word of advice - Google Maps will not lead you to the entrance point of the walkway, although it might seem that way. You will end up at a point on highway E20, whereas the (quite huge) parking is situated right next to the exit for the road to Loksa. So, for the very annoying noise level, I have to deduct one star. For the scenery alone it would warrant more...

Viru Bog Trail in Lahemaa National Park was a fascinating spot, we really enjoyed it and learned a lot about bogs in general. Be sure to climb the viewing tower halfway along the trail for a great view and a chance to rest.

That said, caution is needed after the tower. As the warning sign indicates, parts of the trail are flooded and damaged, making it very tricky especially for those with balance issues or without proper footwear. At times it’s nearly impossible to walk in both directions, and there’s little to hold onto when giving way to others.

Despite that, it was a great experience overall and I can fully recommend it to anyone prepared for...

This is the perfect spot if you would like to visit the national park and want to do so by public transport. There is a bus stop a few meters away from the entrance (be careful as the cars here drive like crazy). There is also the option to park your car here, but we went by bus 151/155 from Tallinn. Make sure you check out the bus schedule as buses don’t come here too often. The trail during winter is simply stunning. The trees, for example, that are covered in snow and the small watch tower where you can eat your lunch while enjoying the amazing view. We loved it here! Might come back again to see everything...