The striking nature of Raplamaa

People usually think snowshoes are used only for walking on snow. They are excellent for that purpose, but they are also perfect for hiking in the bog in spring or autumn as they make it possible to go to places where you could not usually go without getting your feet wet. We offer very comfortable and durable Morpho snowshoes made in France. We also have smaller shoes for younger participants. The hike can be organised in different bogs. At the end of the hike, we will make a fire and eat soup.

The spring evenings and early mornings of April mean busy times for the river banks. We recommend that everyone experience the sounds that can be heard here when the new season arrives. Come to a canoe hike and spend the night in a tepee on the water-meadow. In March and April, you will experience the most mysterious and beautiful sunsets and early mornings of the year. This powerful story of nature, together with live fire in the Indian tepee, will guarantee an experience full of ancient romance.

These themed hikes, unlike adventure hikes, focus on the soul, not the body. We will calmly walk through the wild landscapes and talk about nature in a broader sense. The purpose of the hike is allowing the participants escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and help them ‘read’ the landscapes better with the five senses. It is like a natural meditation session in temperate climate – experiencing the four seasons with five senses. On the hike, we will make some tea on a kerosene stove and have a bite to eat as well. The bogs are located in Rapla County, about a one-hour drive from Tallinn.

A primeval nomadic trek is the perfect trial for the brave and the adventurous. This is an escape from the harrowing limitations of daily routine to get back in touch with yourself and nature. For two days, we’ll be hiking on snowshoes; during the night, we’ll stay in a tepee by a crackling fire. We will travel across cultivated landscapes, bogs and through the woods. On the first day, we will cover 17 km and on the second day, 10 km. The price includes: snowshoes, sleeping bags, food for the trip and a guide. The minimum size of the group is 3 trekkers. Pick suitable footwear and dress in layers. The trek begins from the Preeriakoda campsite in Varbola. The snow has stories… Welcome!  

A hiking trail takes you to the Ilvesemägi hill covered in virgin forest and offering breathtaking views on the surrounding area. When you reach the top, you’ll feel as if you are standing at the edge of the world. Your guide will tell you about the nature, local legends, Estonian prehistory, mythology and traditions. On the way, we will cross the Ülesoo bog; you can see various bog and fen plants while walking in bog shoes. During summer, it is possible to go for a swim in bog pools. If you wish, you can relax in a smoke sauna after the hike. If you desire to get away from civilization, experience the wild and have an adventure in a mysterious elven forest, then this is the hike for you!

A night in an Indian tepee, keeping an eye on the crackling fire, looking at the starry sky through the smoke flaps, and hearing the sounds of the night through the tepee cover – forest sounds, the early-morning cheers of migratory birds, murmur of the river, and the frosty morning silence. It is a night like in ancient times – for couples, families, friends, and collectives.

Snow shoes offer an excellent opportunity to hike in swamps and forests. You can enjoy the tranquility of a snow-covered forest and the unparalleled beauty of a wintery peat bog. Estonia has a large wild animal population and the snow shoe hikes are an exciting way to track them Linnuraba is a nature protection area in Varbola, which is close to Tallinn. Linnuraba hike is suitable for those who are interested in nature, because it is usually covered in many animal tracks. Elks, wild boars, roes, lynxes and wolves – all of the largest mammals living in Estonia are represented. In addition, it has frozen bog pools, bog islands and crooked pines. The price of the hike includes a meal.