RMK Oandu–Aegviidu–Ikla Hiking Trail
Estonia's longest official hiking trail, running from Lahemaa National Park on the northern coast to the Latvian border, maintained by the state forest…
Route overview
The Oandu–Aegviidu–Ikla trail is Estonia's longest marked hiking route, developed and maintained by RMK (Riigimetsa Majandamise Keskus), the state forest management centre responsible for Estonia's extensive network of hiking trails and wilderness huts. It runs from Oandu in Lahemaa National Park on the northern coast, through the Aegviidu area, to Ikla on the Latvian border. The trail passes through Estonia's characteristic mix of boreal forest, bogs on raised boardwalks, and rural countryside, with a network of free-to-use RMK shelters, campfire sites and wilderness huts available at regular intervals, reflecting Estonia's strong tradition of public forest access. Waymarking is consistent and well documented through RMK's official trail portal, which also publishes real-time information on shelter locations and trail conditions.
Estonia's longest official hiking trail, running from Lahemaa National Park on the northern coast to the Latvian border, maintained by the state forest management authority.
Trail facts
- Country
- Estonia
- Region
- Northern and Southern Estonia (Lahemaa to the Latvian border)
- Distance
- c. 375 km
- Typical duration
- 16–20 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- c. 2,000 m cumulative
- Best season
- May–September
- Trail type
- Official national long-distance hiking trail
Access and logistics
- Bookings
- RMK wilderness huts and shelters are generally used on a first-come, first-served basis and do not require advance booking.
Safety context
Bog sections require staying on boardwalks to avoid unstable ground; insect protection is recommended in summer months.
Leaving the boardwalk in bog sections, risking unstable or wet ground, is a specifically noted RMK safety caution.
Highlights
Lahemaa National Park coastal start Raised boardwalks across Estonian bogs Free RMK wilderness huts and shelters Finishes at the Latvian border near Ikla
Why find a buddy
Extended forest and bog sections with free wilderness huts are a popular setting for hikers to share the trail with a companion.
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