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Between the bog pools and the lake

The host's favourite morning loop

  • bog
  • lake
  • forest
Distance
7.8 km
Time
2 h 23 min
Ascent
22 m
Route
Loop
Difficulty
easy
Start and finish
Õnnela Guesthouse
A bog pool and a bog island under a blue sky

The story of the hike

A peaceful nature hike that starts from Õnnela in the middle of the Ohepalu countryside. The route leads through quiet forests and wetlands to Lake Ohepalu and the bog landscape around it. Forest paths, wide bog views, pools and the silence typical of this place alternate along the way.

This is one of the host's own favourite morning loops. Here you can slow down, watch the seasons change and discover places that an ordinary passer-by knows nothing about.

Õnnela's guests are always welcome to explore these trails. Whenever possible, Ahto comes along on the morning hike himself.

Respect nature protection

The trail passes through the Ohepalu nature reserve. According to the sign by the road, the Ellamaa strict protection zone is closed to visitors from 1 February to 31 July.

Terrain and gear

Depending on the season and weather, some sections may be wet.

  • Waterproof hiking shoes
  • Clothing for the weather
  • Drinking water

A Route and story: Ahto Neidek, the host of Õnnela

Photos from the trail

A round bog pool surrounded by bog plants
A round bog pool surrounded by bog plants
Cotton grass and red peat moss up close
Cotton grass and red peat moss up close
A bog pool with bog islands, Õnnela's dog in the foreground
A bog pool with bog islands, Õnnela's dog in the foreground
A winding bog pool in the golden bog
A winding bog pool in the golden bog
RMK hiking trail sign Penijõe–Aegviidu–Kauksi
RMK hiking trail sign Penijõe–Aegviidu–Kauksi
An old lorry at the edge of the forest
An old lorry at the edge of the forest

Photos: Ahto Neidek · more photos on Wikiloc →

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