The Forest Trail is a long-distance hike trail in Baltic States, part of E11, that leads through the most forested lands and national parks of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. The route starts from the Polish – Lithuanian border near the town of Lazdijai, leads through Latvia, turning into Riga, and finishes in Tallinn, Estonia, but you can choose to go any stage from anywhere. If you are a nature lover and want to visit the Baltic states, then it is one more reason why you should do it and let`s go to explore the Forest Trail stages.

Length: ~2141 km, 102-114 days

• Lithuania – 747 km, 36-38 days
• Latvia – 674 km, 31-38 days
• Estonia – 720 km, 35-38 days

The route is divided into ~ 20 km long stages with accommodation and transport options.

Road surface: forest roads and trails, country roads, edges of asphalted roads, sandy or rocky beaches.

Highest points and valleys: Nemunas Valley and Samogitian (Žemaitija) Highlands in Lithuania, Rietumkursa upland, an ancient valley of Abava and Gauja, Veclaicene protected landscape area in Latvia, Pius ancient valley and northern coast in Estonia.

Highlights

Lithuania: Dzūkija and Žemaitija National Parks, Nemunas Loop Regional Park, Kaunas.
Latvia: Kuldiga, Abava River Valley Nature Park, Kemeri National Park, Gauja National Park.
Estonia – Lahemaa National Park, Alutaguse National Park, Suur Munamägi – the highest peak of the Baltic States (318 m above sea level), Lake Peipus – the fourth largest lake in Europe.

Forest Trail – Long distance hike trail in the Baltic States

Forest Trail is a hiking route that leads through the most beautiful forests of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

Each day of the Forest trail has a description, for example, start and endpoints, maps and downloadable GPX routes, how long the expected walk will be, what the road surface is, what will be worth seeing along the way. You can read more information about the most interesting and significant places, landscapes, natural landmarks ​​and see the photo, so as not to miss the views on the way. Every day you can also find information on places to eat, buy water and snacks, and also spend the night. The description and map showing which sections are suitable and accessible for shorter walks.

The total length of the Forest trail is ~ 2141 km. In Lithuania, the Forest Trail crosses the Žemaitija and Dzūkija National Park, the Nemunas Loop Regional Park and Kaunas. The Forest Trail in Latvia crosses the Gauja National Park, the protected landscape area of Ziemeļgauja and Veclaicene. In Estonia, the trail crosses the Haanja Highlands, the Land of Setu (Setom, and along the western shore of Lake Peipus to Northern Estonia. Further along the coast of Northern Estonia and the Lahemaa National Park Peninsula, to Tallinn. The Forest trail is an international part of the European long-distance hiking route E11.

So, don’t miss the most beautiful time in nature, let’s go into the woods!

For more detailed information check Forest Trail home page: https://baltictrails.eu/en/forest

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