European Capital of Sport hiking trip on Naissaar
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The secretariat of the event is located in the Tallinn Seaplane Harbour, where boarding takes place. Boarding will take place from 08:00 at the Tallinn Seaplane Harbour wharf. The exact departure place of the ferries can be found here.
Please arrive on time, as the ferries depart according to schedule! Hikers should arrive at the harbour about 20 minutes before the departure time.
Where will the hiking trails take you?
The start and finish of the hike are both located in the harbour area of Naissaar. The hike takes place on Naissaar and runs mainly along forest roads and paths, although you will also come across the narrow-gauge railway that connects different parts of the island. Along the trail you will also see such sights as sea mine depots, a mine-processing factory, a lighthouse, a church, underground tunnels and former coastal batteries.On the southern part of the island, it is possible to follow either a 12 km or an 8 km trail, which will take participants to discover the Lõunaküla village of Naissaare, the military museum there and, of course, the Naissaare church. The second half of the route will take you to the sea mine depots and factory. The southern trail of the island is an easier hike, suitable for beginners and hikers with a leisurely pace as well as families. Interested hikers can make their way to the start of the 8 km trail by taking a local retro bus, and by train along the narrow-gauge tracks.
The island's 12 km northern trail includes a lighthouse at the northern tip of the island and several military buildings. We will also visit the best-preserved coastal battery in Estonia (10A) and climb to the top of the island's tallest hill! As the northern trail runs underground for about 1 km, you will need a headlamp. The north trail of the island has a more challenging profile than the south trail and is suitable for more active hikers. Hikers will travel from the harbour to the start of the northern trail in former military trucks.
Which path should you choose?
The trail can be completed individually or with friends and colleagues. All trails are marked. You can also choose a guided group.You will hike the trail together with Estonian Nordic Walking Association instructors, who will conduct a beginners' training course on arrival at Naissaar and guide the group throughout the trip. Walking poles will be offered free of charge to all who wish to use them.
It is also possible to go on the trail in a group with a guide, who will take you on an exciting walk, telling interesting stories about the sights of Naissaar and hiking as a whole.
There is an 8 km marked trail that is also suitable for children in pushchairs, but you must have your own pushchair suitable for hiking.
What happens at the service stops?
Two service stops will be waiting for you on all the trails, where you can replenish your energy reserves with both sweet and savoury snacks and drinks. It is necessary to bring a personal drinking vessel to drink at the service points.What happens at the finish?
When you arrive on Naissaar, you can leave your belongings in the port area's luggage storage area so you can easily retrieve them once you reach the finish. At the end of the hike, we offer soup and drinks.How to register
You can register for the hike in the Tallinn e-shop.
Location:
19. aprill Naissaarel, 20. aprill Tallinna rannikul
Organizer:
Euroopa spordipealinn Tallinn
Contact person:
Robert Peets
E-mail:
robert.peets@tallinnlv.ee
Homepage:
http://sport.tallinn.ee
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/spordipealinn