Mägede: Hiking Trails, Moorland and Valgehobusemägi

Mägede combines peaceful nature experiences with varied trails and a regional heritage that sparks curiosity. The Mägede campfire sites are located beside a lake that formed in a former sand-extraction area. At the same time, these rest areas are connected to the long-distance hiking trails Oandu-Aegviidu-Ikla and Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve. This means you can plan your stay according to your preferred pace, whether as a longer hike, a short exploration or an active trip with several outdoor highlights.

Hiking between the Lake, Moorland and Protected Area

The Oandu-Aegviidu-Ikla hiking trail leads across a more than 3.5-kilometre-long boardwalk through the Kakerdaja Moor. The trail is marked with signposts, white-red-white markings on trees and kilometre posts. This information supports route planning without requiring you to commit to a specific duration for the day. If you are looking for accommodation in Mägede, you can therefore first decide whether to focus on the moorland or on other experiences in the surrounding area.

The Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking trail also offers its own perspective on the landscape. It runs mostly through the Kõrvemaa Landscape Protection Area. Along this trail, the Mägede campfire sites are 10 kilometres from the Noku campfire site. The specific distance is helpful when planning a longer route and provides a clear reference point for anyone who prefers to organise their hikes around set stages.

Valgehobusemägi: Activities in Every Season

In the vicinity of Mägede, Valgehobusemägi offers year-round outdoor activities such as cross-country skiing, hiking and cycling. The hiking trails vary in length and difficulty. This allows you to plan short family walks as well as longer hikes. Along the trails, you can stop beside Suurkivi, another destination on a route through Valgehobusemägi.

In winter, the natural pond on Valgehobusemägi becomes an ice-skating rink. Cross-country skiing trails of 3 and 5 kilometres are available. In addition, the trails at Valgehobusemägi are connected to the Kõrvemaa ski trails, making cross-country skiing over several dozen kilometres possible. Those choosing a holiday apartment in Mägede for an active winter stay will therefore find a different travel focus here than on a short summer hiking trip.

Valgehobusemägi also has a local tradition: according to an explanation passed down in Mägede, the name Valgehobusemägi derives from the belief that a white horse died and was buried there. Guided hikes convey local legends and traditions. Another offering is a guided hike along the Kalevipoja routes, featuring natural history as well as legends and stories. This allows you to combine observing nature with regional storytelling without focusing your stay exclusively on sporting activities.

Choose Accommodation According to Your Preferred Travel Pace

When looking for accommodation in Mägede, it is worth deciding early what kind of days you are planning. Long hiking trails, the boardwalk through the Kakerdaja Moor and the routes in the Kõrvemaa Landscape Protection Area favour a travel plan with plenty of time outdoors. Shorter trails on Valgehobusemägi, cycling or the seasonal ice-skating rink offer additional options if you want to vary your days. An offering from Valgehobusemägi also includes a transfer from Aegviidu railway station to the Valgehobusemägi centre and back. You can take this option into account when planning your individual arrival.

Discover More Places

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Mägede, you can also include Albu and Vetepere in your further travel planning.

To the higher-level travel overview: Albu.