• Try not to leave traces behind when travelling in the nature.
  • Adhere to the movement restrictions in the reserve: it is prohibited for people to be in the conservation areas of Ilvese, Kükametsa, Mõtuse and Vanamänniku from 1 February to 15 July, except for moving around on the existing roads and trails with a permit from the manager of the reserve, the Environmental Board.

Luitemaa offers the visitor many opportunities for enjoying nature. There are the Rannametsa-Tolkuse Nature and Study Trail, several bird watching towers and camp fire sites. The dune forests and bogs of the reserve are favourite among vacationers as well as mushroom and berry pickers. 

Rannametsa-Tolkuse nature and study trail. Photo by Merike Palginõmm

The main protection aim of the Luitemaa Nature Reserve is to protect the coastal and natural landscape of Southwest Estonia.

Luitemaa Nature Reserve is divided according to the protection procedure into:

  • The main protection aim of the Luitemaa Nature Reserve is to protect the coastal and natural landscape of Southwest Estonia. The nature reserve was founded in the year 2000 with an area of 11,301.3 ha.
  • The dunes of Rannametsa are the shoreline from the period of the Litoriina Sea dating back 5,000 years. The highest dunes of Estonia are located here: Tõotusemägi Hill (29 m) and Tornimägi/Sõjamägi Hill (34 m). The dunes of Rannametsa have been chosen as the natural symbol of Pärnu County.
  • The Tolkuse Bog that dates back 8,000 years is very noteworthy.

The Lahemaa National Park Center offers a variety of opportunities for promoting and facilitating environmental education. The local nature and well-developed infrastructure provide a diverse range of educational programs both indoors and outside.

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