📅 8-9 August
📍 Gathering: RMK Agusalu fire place, by the Imatu lake
⏰ Start: at 11:00 a . m
⏱ Duration: 2 days

Come and discover The southern swamp landscapes of Alutagus National Park and their hidden stories on a two-day snowshoe trip .

During the hike, we will move with snowshoes across the swamps to the ridges that rise in the middle of the swamps, we will visit the surroundings of the Imatu lake and we will travel through landscapes that we do not usually get to . We get to know the flora and fauna of marshes, we talk about the formation of wetlands and their importance in nature .

Alutaguse is one of the wildest and least visited regions of Estonia . Meet here extensive marshes, old forests and small villages , which has its own special history and culture . Throughout the centuries, the region has been both a refuge and a habitat - a place where nature and man have had to find a balance .

We also talk during the hike about the local Poluvern community, life situation and tradition , which has developed in such a unique natural environment .

Hiking plan

1. during the day we move around Lake Imatu, Järvesoo and Pootsik dunes .

2. during the day we cross the ridges and swamps between the villages of Imatu and Mansika, or in local tradition, the "slave road" (approx . 9 km)

Must be considered with wet and sometimes more difficult sections typical of swamps .

Topics covered on the hike

• swamp formation and ecosystem

• flora and fauna of wetlands

• the role of swamps in climate and water regulation

• Life and communities in the villages of Alutagus

• local traditions

Difficulty level

Average

• total approx 17-19 km within two days

• is suitable for children from 12 years old

• children must be accompanied by an adult

Price

Thanks to the support measure of the National Support Center
"Support for regional initiatives for a just transition" is the participation fee:

• €20 per person

• 30 € family

The actual price of the hike is 125€

Clothing

Back:

• sporty and comfortable clothes

• layered clothing according to the weather

• rainproof jacket

Leg:

• sturdy hiking boots

Take with you

• raincoat or rainproof clothing

• spare clothes

• camping food and drinking water

• sleeping bag and mat

• pocket knife, mug, spoon

• headlamp or flashlight

• hygiene products

Overnight stay is available When camping in the RMK camping area .