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Viru Bog

Viru Bog is explored on boardwalks through woodland and open bog. The trail reaches an observation tower and offers a way to see pools and bog vegetation while staying on the marked route.

Wooden boardwalk across Viru Bog in Lahemaa National Park.
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What makes it special

  • Boardwalks carry the trail through woodland and bog.
  • An observation tower marks a destination along the route.
  • The walk reveals bog pools and transitions between pine forest and open ground.
Boat and net sheds on the coast at Altja in Lahemaa.
Photo by Lysy Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Viru Bog
Photo by Diego Delso Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Wooden boardwalk across Viru Bog in Lahemaa National Park.

Lahemaa by car: linking Viru, Altja and the northern coast

A realistic day trip from Tallinn combines an accessible bog, a coastal trail and a former fishing village—provided you accept that having a car greatly expands what you can see.

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Profile updated: 12/10/2026