No 50171
Active tour
Active tour Individual Estonia

A hiking tour along the western coast of Estonia and the resort towns: Parnu and Haapsalu

Day 1 Pärnu

Excursion by foot in Pärnu’s Old Town. Pärnu is a popular resort city with many cafés, live music, SPAs, hotels and a beautiful Old Town. We also recommend visiting beach area.



Bus: PÄRNU - HAAPSALU (operates 1 x day, at 16.00).



Accommodation in HAAPSALU. 


Day 2 Haapsalu

Excursion by foot in Haapsalu. We recommend visiting the old town of the Haapsalu resort town, Bishop's castle mound, Dome Cathedral and the historic promenade with various monuments.



During lunch - a bus trip to Haapsalu - Dirhami, (getting off at the stop "Elbiku", bus runs 2x day, 1 km walk to the accommodation).



Accommodation in Rooslepa


Day 3 Roosta - Dirhami - Nõva sadam


  • Hiking: Roosta - Dirhami - Nõva sadam (20 km, 6 - 8 h)



PRACTICAL INFO

Difficulty level: easy

Road surface: A short stretch of road covered in asphalt and gravel, forest trails, highly variable beaches: sandy, occasionally covered in gravel, pebbles, stones of different sizes, a short section of dolomite base. In some places, algae have been washed ashore.

Dangerous places: Be careful and ensure safety when walking along the road.

Good to know! Catering companies are available at the Port of Dirhami. The closest shops are in Nõva   (3,5 km from the Port of Nõva) and Dirhami village. Cape Põõsaspea (an excellent bird watching site). 



Transfer back to Rooslepa



Accommodation in Rooslepa.

Distance walking 20 km

Day 4 Nõva sadam - Vihterpalu


  • Hiking: Nõva sadam - Vihterpalu (24 km, 8-10 h)



PRACTICAL INFO



Difficulty level: medium



Road surface: Forest trails, highly variable beaches: sandy, occasionally overgrown with herbaceous plants, rocky, short sections of dolomite base and dolomite pebbles.



Good to know! No catering companies are available in this section. Need to take lunch boxes.



Accommodation near Vihterpalu

Distance walking 24 km

Day 5 Paldiski

In the morning, a private transfer to Paldiski, or the bus Vihterpalu - Paldiski in the second half of the day.



Accommodation in Paldiski


Day 6 Paldiski - Pollkula


  • Hiking around Pakri Peninsula: Paldiski - Pollkula (20 km, 5 – 7 h)



PRACTICAL INFO  



Difficulty level:  medium      



Road surface: Asphalt, gravel roads, trails, forest and unpaved roads, sand, short sections of beach covered in stones and pebbles.



Dangerous places: You must not approach the upper part and the base of Pakri and other cliffs because rockfalls occur regularly as a result of the waves washing away the cliffs.



Good to know! There are shops and catering services only in Paldiski town, in the summer also next to the Pakri Lighthouse. Need to take lunch boxes or shop in Paldiski. Suitable (closed, water resistant) footwear is necessary, walking poles are advisable for support.



Accommodation in Tallinn.



Train stop in Kloogaranna + 3 km (goes to Tallinn 2 times per day) or train stop in Klooga + 4 km (goes to Tallinn 20 times per day). There is also a bus station in Põllküla (Kersalu).

Distance walking 20 km