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Family-Friendly Hikes in Estonia

We track 132 routes that match this search in Estonia. They average 3.5 km and 76 m (249 ft) of ascent.

That is 44 percent of the 299 routes we map in Estonia. They are shorter than the local average, 3.5 km against 19.0 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 76 m (249 ft) against 419 m (1,375 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area. A good share of them are loops, so you can park once and finish where you started.

Trails

Easy

Ojaäärse forest trail

Lahemaa National Park · Lääne-Viru County

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
67 m
Typical duration
44 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Beaver trail

Lahemaa National Park · Lääne-Viru County

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
25 m
Typical duration
17 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Kuuraniidu õpperada

Soomaa National Park · Viljandi County

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
17 m
Typical duration
11 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Lemmjõe keelemetsa õpperada

Soomaa National Park · Viljandi County

Distance
5.9 km
/ 3.7 mi
Elevation gain
129 m
Typical duration
1 hr 25 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Meiekose õpperada

Soomaa National Park · Pärnu County

Distance
6.2 km
/ 3.9 mi
Elevation gain
137 m
Typical duration
1 hr 30 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Oandu heritage trail

Lahemaa National Park · Lääne-Viru County

Distance
3.3 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
73 m
Typical duration
48 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Oandu plant trail

Lahemaa National Park · Lääne-Viru County

Distance
1.0 km
/ 0.6 mi
Elevation gain
23 m
Typical duration
15 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Ojakivi trail

Lahemaa National Park · Lääne-Viru County

Distance
4.5 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
99 m
Typical duration
1 hr 5 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

RMK Ingatsi study trail

Soomaa National Park · Viljandi County

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
87 m
Typical duration
57 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Tsitre panga matkarada

Lahemaa National Park · Harju County

Distance
2.3 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
51 m
Typical duration
34 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Öördi õpperada

Soomaa National Park · Viljandi County

Distance
2.9 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
63 m
Typical duration
42 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Romea Strata - 01 Estonia

Harju County · Estonia

Distance
1.3 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
29 m
Typical duration
19 min
  • Pilgrimage route
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Hüpassaare õpperada

Soomaa National Park · Viljandi County

Distance
4.1 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
90 m
Typical duration
59 min
Easy

Koprarada õpperada

Soomaa National Park · Viljandi County

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
39 m
Typical duration
26 min
Easy

Riisa õpperada

Soomaa National Park · Pärnu County

Distance
5.4 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
119 m
Typical duration
1 hr 19 min
Easy

Ähijärve teerada

Karula National Park · Võru County

Distance
3.8 km
/ 2.4 mi
Elevation gain
84 m
Typical duration
55 min
Easy

Keila-Joa Park nature trail

Harju County · Estonia

Distance
2.4 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
52 m
Typical duration
34 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Kauksi stream study trail

Ida-Viru County · Estonia

Distance
3.4 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
75 m
Typical duration
49 min
  • River
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Abula matkarada

Saare County · Estonia

Distance
6.5 km
/ 4.0 mi
Elevation gain
143 m
Typical duration
1 hr 34 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Allikasoo õpperada

Saare County · Estonia

Distance
1.7 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
38 m
Typical duration
25 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Apteekrimäe matkarada

Valga County · Estonia

Distance
3.7 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
82 m
Typical duration
54 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Audaku matkarada

Saare County · Estonia

Distance
2.1 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
47 m
Typical duration
31 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Harilaiu matkarada

Saare County · Estonia

Distance
5.3 km
/ 3.3 mi
Elevation gain
117 m
Typical duration
1 hr 17 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Järvselja looduseõpperada

Tartu County · Estonia

Distance
4.8 km
/ 3.0 mi
Elevation gain
105 m
Typical duration
1 hr 9 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Kaberla oja matkarada

Harju County · Estonia

Distance
4.8 km
/ 3.0 mi
Elevation gain
106 m
Typical duration
1 hr 10 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Kabli looduse õpperada

Pärnu County · Estonia

Distance
1.7 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
38 m
Typical duration
25 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Kalja matkarada

Saare County · Estonia

Distance
1.0 km
/ 0.6 mi
Elevation gain
22 m
Typical duration
15 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Kaltenbrunni matkarada

Järva County · Estonia

Distance
4.7 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
103 m
Typical duration
1 hr 8 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Kilingi-Nõmme metsarada

Pärnu County · Estonia

Distance
2.9 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
64 m
Typical duration
42 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Kisejärve matkarada

Võru County · Estonia

Distance
4.8 km
/ 3.0 mi
Elevation gain
105 m
Typical duration
1 hr 9 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Koigi õpperada

Saare County · Estonia

Distance
5.6 km
/ 3.5 mi
Elevation gain
123 m
Typical duration
1 hr 21 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Konati õpperada

Saare County · Estonia

Distance
3.4 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
74 m
Typical duration
49 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Kõveri matkarada

Pärnu County · Estonia

Distance
6.5 km
/ 4.1 mi
Elevation gain
144 m
Typical duration
1 hr 35 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Lilli loodusmaja õpperada

Viljandi County · Estonia

Distance
3.4 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
75 m
Typical duration
49 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Longer Neeruti nature trail

Lääne-Viru County · Estonia

Distance
3.6 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
78 m
Typical duration
52 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Loode tammiku õpperada

Saare County · Estonia

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
88 m
Typical duration
58 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Luurimäe matkarada

Harju County · Estonia

Distance
3.6 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
79 m
Typical duration
52 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Muhu loodusrada

Saare County · Estonia

Distance
2.2 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
48 m
Typical duration
32 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Mädajärve matkarada

Harju County · Estonia

Distance
3.7 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
82 m
Typical duration
54 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Möllu allika matkarada

Harju County · Estonia

Distance
1.5 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
34 m
Typical duration
22 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Orjaku õpperada

Hiiu County · Estonia

Distance
2.1 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
46 m
Typical duration
30 min
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Oandu old-growth forest nature trailLahemaa National Park4.0 km89 m58 minEasyApril to October
Ojaäärse forest trailLahemaa National Park3.0 km67 m44 minEasyApril to October
Altja nature and culture historical trailLahemaa National Park2.6 km57 m38 minEasyApril to October
Beaver trailLahemaa National Park1.1 km25 m17 minEasyApril to October
Kuuraniidu õpperadaSoomaa National Park0.8 km17 m11 minEasyApril to October
Lemmjõe keelemetsa õpperadaSoomaa National Park5.9 km129 m1 hr 25 minEasyApril to October
Meiekose õpperadaSoomaa National Park6.2 km137 m1 hr 30 minEasyApril to October
Oandu heritage trailLahemaa National Park3.3 km73 m48 minEasyApril to October
Oandu plant trailLahemaa National Park1.0 km23 m15 minEasyApril to October
Ojakivi trailLahemaa National Park4.5 km99 m1 hr 5 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Oandu old-growth forest nature trail, Ojaäärse forest trail, Altja nature and culture historical trail. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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