Nõmmeveski–Liiapeksi hiking trail (16 km)

Harju County, Lahemaa National Park
To protect the vegetation and soil in Viru bog we ask hikers to keep on the boardwalk. When cycling on Oandu-Ikla hiking route we ask you to use the marked bicycle route that goes along the edge of Viru bog to Narva road. Riding on the boardwalk is not allowed!
The third section of RMK Oandu–Aegviidu-Ikla hiking  route stretches from Nõmmeveski to the Viru bog.
Phone +372 676 7010
+372 329 5555
E-mail info.oandu@rmk.ee
info.lahemaa@rmk.ee
Type of objectHiking trail
Parking facilitiesParking area for 25 cars or 5 buses at Nõmmeveski, at Kalmeoja campfire site parking for 10 cars
AmenitiesInformation boards, indication, stairs, bridges, boardwalk (5 m), platform
Camping facilities Nõmmeveski campfire siteKalmeoja campfire site
Campfire site yes
Water In Nõmmeveski: river water, drinking water from the spring about twenty metres downstream from Nõmmeveski waterfall, tube on the western riverbank.
In Kalmeoja campfire site: bog water in Viru bog
Hiking options yes
SightsThe trail first runs along the high banks of the Valgejõgi River and its distributaries to the Vasaristi waterfalls, then on old village roads to the Pärlijõgi River valley, across the river, and along the valley slope through young pine forests to the Viru bog.
Additional information Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions The trail is situated in Lahemaa National Park, view the restrictions on visiting here. Additional information from the Environmental Board: +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee.
In some places the trail passes along village and forest paths and through private farmlands—please do not disturb the locals.
LocationKuusalu Municipality, Harju County
Object no 26 on the national park map
Driving directionsDrive 58 km on Tallinn–Narva road (E20), turn left towards Valgejõe (sign to Valgejõe Centre). Drive 2.6 km to the Valgejõe village and turn left towards Kotka. After 4.2 km turn right towards Nõmmeveski and drive 700 m to the Nõmmeveski parking area. The trailhead is opposite the parking area.
Geographic coordinatesLong-Lat WGS 84
latitude: 59.507399
longitude: 25.785796
L-EST 97 x: 6597985 y: 601117