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Moderate Hiking Trails in Estonia

We track 59 routes that match this search in Estonia. They average 10.6 km and 233 m (764 ft) of ascent.

That is 20 percent of the 299 routes we map in Estonia. They are shorter than the local average, 10.6 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, 233 m (764 ft) against 419 m (1,375 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Moderate routes are the sweet spot for most regular walkers: enough climbing to feel like a proper day out, never enough to turn into an ordeal. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit. A good share of them are loops, so you can park once and finish where you started.

Trails

Moderate

E11 section 41: Eisma‒Oandu

Lahemaa National Park · Lääne-Viru County

Distance
14.6 km
/ 9.1 mi
Elevation gain
321 m
Typical duration
3 hr 31 min
Moderate

Rebäse maastikurada

Karula National Park · Valga County

Distance
7.1 km
/ 4.4 mi
Elevation gain
155 m
Typical duration
1 hr 42 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Sagadi-Oandu metsajuttude rada

Lahemaa National Park · Lääne-Viru County

Distance
10.1 km
/ 6.3 mi
Elevation gain
223 m
Typical duration
2 hr 27 min
Moderate

E9 section 39: Matsi-Varbla

Pärnu County · Estonia

Distance
14.3 km
/ 8.9 mi
Elevation gain
315 m
Typical duration
3 hr 28 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

E9 section 42: Virtsu-Kuke

Pärnu County · Estonia

Distance
14.3 km
/ 8.9 mi
Elevation gain
314 m
Typical duration
3 hr 27 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Harilaiu matkarada

Saare County · Estonia

Distance
10.8 km
/ 6.7 mi
Elevation gain
237 m
Typical duration
2 hr 36 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Harku metsa loodusrada

Harju County · Estonia

Distance
10.7 km
/ 6.6 mi
Elevation gain
234 m
Typical duration
2 hr 34 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Jussi nature trail

Harju County · Estonia

Distance
8.7 km
/ 5.4 mi
Elevation gain
190 m
Typical duration
2 hr 5 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Kekkose matkarada

Valga County · Estonia

Distance
13.5 km
/ 8.4 mi
Elevation gain
296 m
Typical duration
3 hr 15 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Kotka hiking trail

Ida-Viru County · Estonia

Distance
6.7 km
/ 4.2 mi
Elevation gain
147 m
Typical duration
1 hr 37 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Kurtna hiking trail

Ida-Viru County · Estonia

Distance
9.3 km
/ 5.8 mi
Elevation gain
204 m
Typical duration
2 hr 14 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Kõinastu matkarada

Saare County · Estonia

Distance
11.2 km
/ 6.9 mi
Elevation gain
246 m
Typical duration
2 hr 42 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Luite hiking trail

Ida-Viru County · Estonia

Distance
6.6 km
/ 4.1 mi
Elevation gain
145 m
Typical duration
1 hr 35 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Mudaaugu loodusõpperada

Harju County · Estonia

Distance
7.0 km
/ 4.4 mi
Elevation gain
154 m
Typical duration
1 hr 42 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Nabala-Paekna matkarada

Harju County · Estonia

Distance
10.5 km
/ 6.5 mi
Elevation gain
231 m
Typical duration
2 hr 32 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Piusa jõe ürgoru matkarada

Võru County · Estonia

Distance
6.8 km
/ 4.2 mi
Elevation gain
149 m
Typical duration
1 hr 38 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Pühajärve matkarada

Valga County · Estonia

Distance
13.7 km
/ 8.5 mi
Elevation gain
301 m
Typical duration
3 hr 18 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Saarjõe õpperada

Järva County · Estonia

Distance
9.4 km
/ 5.8 mi
Elevation gain
206 m
Typical duration
2 hr 16 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Vaivara ajaloorada

Ida-Viru County · Estonia

Distance
12.0 km
/ 7.4 mi
Elevation gain
263 m
Typical duration
2 hr 53 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Vilsandi matkarada 6 km

Saare County · Estonia

Distance
7.3 km
/ 4.6 mi
Elevation gain
162 m
Typical duration
1 hr 46 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Endla järve matkarada

Jõgeva County · Estonia

Distance
7.9 km
/ 4.9 mi
Elevation gain
174 m
Typical duration
1 hr 54 min
Moderate

Endla järve suur ring

Jõgeva County · Estonia

Distance
13.9 km
/ 8.7 mi
Elevation gain
307 m
Typical duration
3 hr 22 min
Moderate

Kakerdaja raba ring

Järva County · Estonia

Distance
9.7 km
/ 6.0 mi
Elevation gain
212 m
Typical duration
2 hr 20 min
Moderate

Kirna õpperada

Jõgeva County · Estonia

Distance
6.8 km
/ 4.2 mi
Elevation gain
150 m
Typical duration
1 hr 39 min
Moderate

Kõnnu järve matkarada

Rapla County · Estonia

Distance
8.7 km
/ 5.4 mi
Elevation gain
192 m
Typical duration
2 hr 6 min
Moderate

Kütioru matkarada

Võru County · Estonia

Distance
10.0 km
/ 6.2 mi
Elevation gain
220 m
Typical duration
2 hr 25 min
Moderate

Marimetsa matkarada

Lääne County · Estonia

Distance
10.7 km
/ 6.6 mi
Elevation gain
235 m
Typical duration
2 hr 35 min
Moderate

Pikalombi loodusrajad

Võru County · Estonia

Distance
9.0 km
/ 5.6 mi
Elevation gain
199 m
Typical duration
2 hr 11 min

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
E11 section 41: Eisma‒OanduLahemaa National Park14.6 km321 m3 hr 31 minModerateApril to October
Majakivi‒Pikanõmme study trailLahemaa National Park8.3 km183 m2 hrModerateApril to October
Rebäse maastikuradaKarula National Park7.1 km155 m1 hr 42 minModerateApril to October
European long distance path E9 - part EstoniaIda-Viru County12.0 km265 m2 hr 54 minModerateApril to October
European long distance path E9 - part EstoniaHarju County8.8 km193 m2 hr 7 minModerateApril to October
d46 European long distance path E9 - part EstoniaLääne County13.6 km299 m3 hr 17 minModerateApril to October
d51 European long distance path E9 - part EstoniaLääne County12.2 km268 m2 hr 56 minModerateApril to October
d52 European long distance path E9 - part EstoniaLääne County15.1 km333 m3 hr 39 minModerateApril to October
Sagadi-Oandu metsajuttude radaLahemaa National Park10.1 km223 m2 hr 27 minModerateApril to October
E9 section 32: Kabli-HäädemeestePärnu County11.0 km243 m2 hr 40 minModerateApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with E11 section 41: Eisma‒Oandu, Majakivi‒Pikanõmme study trail, Rebäse maastikurada. 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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