2024/08 Road Trip Estonia West Coast

Road trip Estonia from the coast to the interior

01st of August 2024

 

In the morning we enjoyed the beautiful weather at the beach of Orajõe. At the noon time we drove to north and passed the towns of Kabli and Häädemeeste. We had a long stay in Pärnu and spent our time on the wonderful beach of Pärnu. Here we enjoyed the sun and the endless beach. We had fun with the many play-equipments at the beach.

In the afternoon we drove into the interior of Estonia and found a great place to stay overnight near Nedrema. Here we could make a campfire and grilled potatoes, marshmallows and meat.

Before going to bed we played hide and seek.

 

Distance 91 km

Orajõe -> Kabli (6 km) -> Häädemeeste (9 km) -> Pärnu (42 km) -> Nedrema puisniidu lõkkekoht (34 km)

Distance: 91 km


Road trip Estonia to the isle Muhu

02nd of August 2024

 

In the morning we were woken up by the forestry team that looked after this wonderful place. At the noon time we drove to the west coast of Estonia and passed the towns of Kalli and Pajumaa. In Virtsu we took the Ferry to the isle Muhu. In Kuivastu we started our tour of the isle Muhu. In Liiva we bought a traditional bread and had our lunch. Next we drove to Koguva, an amazing fishing village west of Muhu.

In the afternoon we found a great overnight spot at the cliffs of Üügu (Üügu pank) near by Kallaste. Here we had a wonderful and extensive walk across the cliffs.

 

Distance 91 km

Nedrema puisniidu lõkkekoht -> Kalli (3 km) -> Pajumaa (20 km) -> Virtsu (12 km) -> Kuivastu (12 km) -> Liiva (12 km) -> Koguva (11 km) -> Kallaste/ Üügu pank (21 km)

Distance: 91 km


Road trip Isle Muhu to Isle Saaremaa

03rd of August 2024

 

In the morning we drove along the east coast of the isle Muhu. We passed the towns of Hellamaa and Liiva. In Linnuse we left the isle Muhu by passing the dam of Väikese (Väikese väina tamm). At the end of the dam we left the main raod and drove to Orissaare. Next we visited the castle of Maasi (Maasilinna ordulinnus respectively Ordensburg Soneburg). In the afternoon we crossed the isle of Saaremaa to the south-west. In Kaali we visited the meteorite crater. Here we had also a wonderful lunch break and we were able to visit a nostalgic playground.

Next we visited the cast of Kuressaare (Arensburg respectively Kuressaare piiskopilinnus) and the historical centre. By the way, we had the opportunity to participate in a local festival.

In the evening we found a wonderful place to stay overnight in Salem between the playground, Frisbee course and Viking harbor.

 

Distance 115 km

Üügu pank -> Kallaste (1 km) -> Hellamaa (11 km) -> Liiva (6 km) -> Linnuse (8 km) -> Orissaare (8 km) -> Maasi (3 km) -> Maasilinna ordulinnus (1 km) -> Kaali (41 km) -> Kuressaare (17 km) -> Salme (19 km)

Distance: 115 km


Road trip Isle Saaremaa

04th of August 2024

 

In the morning we had a Wonderful start and played frisbee golf. At the noon time we drove to the southern point of the Isle Saaremaa. Here we had a wonderful walk along the coast up to the point were the Baltic sea and the Gulf of Riga met together. We had the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking nature of Saaremaa along the west coast all afternoon. In Ohessaare we stopped at the beach for coffee, ice cream and cake.

In the evening we found a great overnight spot directly at the coast of Veeremäe, in the north-west of Saaremaa. Here we could make a campfire and grilled potatoes and sausages.

 

Distance 124 km

Salme -> Anseküla (7 km) -> Mõntu (17 km) -> Läbara (4 km) -> Sääre (4 km) -> Sõrve tuletorn (1 km) -> Türju (9 km) -> Ohessaare (3 km) -> Rahuste (11 km) -> Lõu (4 km) -> Kaugatoma (6 km) -> Tiirimetsa (8 km) -> Möldri (3 km) -> Lümanda (18 km) -> Kielkond (11 km) -> Veeremäe (18 km)

Distance: 124 km


Isle hopping from Saaremaa to Hiiumaa

05th of August 2024

 

In the morning we started with a bath in the Baltic Sea. Next we crossed the North of the Isle Saaremaa and passed the towns of Mustjala and Võhma. Then we drove to the North to Panga and visited the Cliffs of Panga. Here we had an extensive and wonderful walk above the cliffs.

In the afternoon we drove to Leisi, where we bought groceries for our lunch break in Triigi. In Triigi we bought the tickets for the ferry to the isle Hiiumaa. Afterwards we had lunch in a small bay in the north of Triigi (RMK Triigi telkimisala). 

In the evening we took the Ferry to the Isle of Hiiumaa. Near by the habour of Pärna we found an amazing overnight spot at the beach of Liivalauka (Liivalauka Rand).

 

Distance 79 km

Veeremäe -> Mustjala (18 km) -> Võhma (14 km) -> Panga (8 km) -> Panga Cliff (2 km) -> Leisi (28 km) -> Triigi (5 km) -> Pärna (Ferry 18 km) -> Sõru (1 km) -> Hindu (1 km) -> Tohvri (1 km) -> Liivalauka Rand (1 km)

Distance: 79 km


Road Trip Hiiumaa

06th of August 2024

 

In the morning we played at the beach of Liivalaukaand built a kindergarten for jellyfishes. In the following we started our road trip at the Isle of Hiiumaa. First we passed the towns of Hindu, Pärna and Külama. In Kõpu we took our first stop by a nostalgic supermarket and a nostalgic playground. Next we drove to the western Point of Hiiumaa with the amazing Paradiisi beach (Paradiisi rand). Here we had a wonderful stop with a bath in the Baltic Sea and Wonderful lunch under a tree protecting us for the hot sun.

In the afternoon we drove through the forest until the the historical lighthouse of Kõpu (Kõpu Tuletorn). In the evening we drove to a campsite nearby Mangu, directly at the Mangu beach (Mangu rand). Here we took the opportunity to refill our power batteries and to wash our clothes. Before going to bed we enjoyed the breathtaking sunset.

 

Distance 107 km

Liivalauka Rand -> Hindu (1 km) -> Pärna (2 km) -> Külama (7 km) -> Kõpu (32 km) -> Kalana (9 km) -> Paradiisi rand (3 km) -> Ristna tuletorn (3 km) -> Suurepsi (9 km) -> Mägipe (3 km) -> Kõpu Tuletorn (3 km) -> Pihla (25 km) -> Mangu (8 km) -> Randmäe Puhketalu/ Mangu rand (1 km)

Distance: 107 km


Road Trip Hiiumaa

07th of August 2024

 

In the morning we left the campsite and headed north where we visited the Tahkuna Lighthouse (Tahkuna tuletorn) and the Mälestusmärk monument of Estonia (Mälestusmärk Estonial hukkunud lastele). Next we drove through the forest of Lehtma and we found bunker which we visited at our own risk. Then we drove to the legacy habour of Lehtma where we found historical Equipment and old trucks.

In the afternoon we visited the town of Kärdla, where we were positively surprised by the beautiful center. Then we drove to the south of the isle Hiiumaa and passed the towns of Tubala, Mäeküla and Orjaku. Nearby Kassari we found a wonderful overnight spot at the tongue of Hiiumaa called Kassari/ RMK Sääretirbi telkimisala. Before going to bed we made a campfire and played board games.

 

Distance 64 km

Mangu rand -> Tahkuna (6 km) -> Tahkuna tuletorn/ Mälestusmärk Estonial hukkunud lastele (2 km) -> Lõimastu kaitserajatised 2. MS (3 km) -> Lehtma (3 km) -> Kärdla (12 km) -> Tubala (9 km) -> Mäeküla (15 km) -> Orjaku (8 km) -> Kassari/ RMK Sääretirbi telkimisala (6 km)

Distance: 64 km


Road Trip Isle Hiiumaa and back to the mainland

08th of August 2024

 

In the morning we had an extensive and wonderful walk along the tongue of Kassari called Orjaku säär respectively Sääre trip. Within this wonderful scenery we were able to took a bath in the Baltic Sea. Next we visited a historical sheep wool fabric (Vaemla villavabrik) in Vaemla. Then we drove to east were we had an amazing lunch stop at the cottage house of Suuremõisa (Suuremõisa mõis). Here we enjoyed the wonderful garden.

In Heltermaa we took the Ferry back to the mainland of Estonia. Here we drove to Haapsalu and visited the Haapsalu Castle (Haapsalu linnus) with a Beautiful playground in within the castle wall.

In the evening we found a great overnight spot at the beach of Vasikaholmi (Vasikaholmi rand) nearby Haapsalu.

 

Distance 34 km

Kassari/ Orjaku säär -> Esiküla (5 km) -> Vaemla villavabrik (3 km) -> Suuremõisa mõis (8 km) -> Suuremõisa (1 km) -> Heltermaa (7 km) -> Rohuküla (Ferry 25 km) -> Kiltsi (4 km) -> Haapsalu (4 km) -> Vasikaholmi rand (2 km)

Distance: 34 km