No 50168
Active tour
Active tour Individual Estonia

Bays and cape horns in the northwestern part of Estonia: Rooslepa – Vihterpalu

Day 1 Rooslepa - Dirhami - Nõva Harbour


  • A bus ride from Haapsalu to Dirhami 45 min. (stop "Rooslepa", the bus runs 2x a day)

  • Walk to the sea ~ 1 km

  • Hiking: Rooslepa - Dirhami - Nõva Harbour (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 shop is in Nõva village (3,5 km from the Port of Nõva) and Dirhami village.



Additional possibilities: You can go by boat to Osmussaar island from Dirhami port. The island has an exciting Swedish time and military history, as well as enchanting coastal nature. Osmussaar is great for hiking. There is also a 9 km long hiking path here.



Transfer to accommodation place near Rooslepa.

Distance walking 20 km

Day 2 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! The closest shop is located  in Harju-Risti, but that’s about 10 km away. There is also a shop in Nõva. No catering companies are available in this section. Need to take lunch boxes.



Accommodation near Vihterpalu.

Distance walking 24 km