RMK Hiking Trails
and Campfire Sites
and Campfire Sites
The Narva-Jõesuu area offers excellent opportunities for hiking and outdoor recreation. The region is part of the RMK (State Forest Management Centre) hiking trail network, which connects natural landscapes across Estonia. Here visitors can enjoy hiking or cycling routes and stop at designated RMK campfire sites and rest areas located in forests and near the coast.
The Penijõe–Aegviidu–Kauksi branch of the RMK hiking trail passes through the forests and coastal landscapes of Narva-Jõesuu, offering several recreation and campfire sites along the way.
The Penijõe–Aegviidu–Kauksi branch of the RMK hiking trail passes through the forests and coastal landscapes of Narva-Jõesuu, offering several recreation and campfire sites along the way.
Penijõe–Aegviidu–Kauksi Hiking Route
The Penijõe–Aegviidu–Kauksi hiking route was opened in 2018 during the centenary of the Republic of Estonia. It forms the third branch of the RMK hiking trail network. The trail is 613 km long, starting near Penijõe Manor in Matsalu National Park and running across forests, wetlands and historic landscapes of Estonia before reaching Lake Peipus in Kauksi.
Near Narva-Jõesuu the route connects with the Mummassaare–Narva branch, which links the easternmost towns of Estonia — Narva-Jõesuu and Narva — to the RMK hiking network.
The trail is marked in nature with white–yellow–white trail markings.
Near Narva-Jõesuu the route connects with the Mummassaare–Narva branch, which links the easternmost towns of Estonia — Narva-Jõesuu and Narva — to the RMK hiking network.
The trail is marked in nature with white–yellow–white trail markings.
Campfire Sites in the Narva-Jõesuu Area
The Mummassaare campfire site is located just a few dozen metres from the seashore. The name Mummassaare is believed to originate from the French expression Mon plaisir (“my pleasure”). In the 19th century this stretch of coastline was a popular summer resort area for nobles and merchants from St Petersburg and Narva.
Mummassaare is especially valued for its natural surroundings. Small spring-fed streams flow into the sea here and there, creating lush vegetation along the coast. In 1936 a rare Bronze Age axe was discovered near Mummassaare. The area was also the starting point of the Tannenberg Line during World War II — a complex system of defensive fortifications stretching across the Sinimäed Hills and Sirgala to the middle course of the Narva River.
Facilities: part of the RMK Penijõe–Aegviidu–Kauksi hiking route, campfire site, camping for up to 10 tents. Сovered fireplace, table and benches, dry toilet, information board.
Parking is located approximately 150 m away.
Mummassaare is especially valued for its natural surroundings. Small spring-fed streams flow into the sea here and there, creating lush vegetation along the coast. In 1936 a rare Bronze Age axe was discovered near Mummassaare. The area was also the starting point of the Tannenberg Line during World War II — a complex system of defensive fortifications stretching across the Sinimäed Hills and Sirgala to the middle course of the Narva River.
Facilities: part of the RMK Penijõe–Aegviidu–Kauksi hiking route, campfire site, camping for up to 10 tents. Сovered fireplace, table and benches, dry toilet, information board.
Parking is located approximately 150 m away.
Photo: RMK
The Narva-Jõesuu campfire site is located at kilometre 17 of the Mummassaare–Narva branch, which connects the RMK Penijõe–Aegviidu–Kauksi hiking route with Narva-Jõesuu and Narva. The surrounding forest area is known as Auga park forest, with its south-western part called Auga forest, likely named after the local area of Auga. Historically this area has been a well-known bathing and summer recreation site in Narva-Jõesuu.
The forest behind the town is well suited for relaxation and walking: it is easy to traverse while offering diverse natural landscapes. Most of the area consists of pine forests with lingonberry ground vegetation. Only the north-western part includes small spruce stands. Some pine trees are up to 220 years old. The undergrowth is mostly sparse, although spruce, juniper and rowan can be found in more fertile areas.
Nearby: Auga forest, coastal dunes, the Narva-Jõesuu resort town and the seashore.
The forest behind the town is well suited for relaxation and walking: it is easy to traverse while offering diverse natural landscapes. Most of the area consists of pine forests with lingonberry ground vegetation. Only the north-western part includes small spruce stands. Some pine trees are up to 220 years old. The undergrowth is mostly sparse, although spruce, juniper and rowan can be found in more fertile areas.
Nearby: Auga forest, coastal dunes, the Narva-Jõesuu resort town and the seashore.