Bog-shoe Hiking Tour

Year-round

Dates

4-5h

Duration

Min group size

Experience an authentic bog-shoe hiking tour in Estonia, where nature changes with every season and always offers something new. This guided bog hike takes you deep into a protected wetland landscape, far from crowds and everyday noise. As a result, the tour offers a calm and immersive way to connect with Estonia’s wild nature at any time of year.

Highlights of the Tour

Explore an Estonian bog on a guided bog-shoe hiking tour
Walk safely across wetlands with special bog shoes
Discover wildlife, bog pools, and open landscapes
Climb a watchtower for wide views over the bog
Hear local legends and mysterious stories
Visit places inaccessible without bog shoes
Enjoy a peaceful experience off the beaten path
Suitable all year round, with seasonal variations

Bogs are deeply rooted in Estonian culture and landscape, and many locals consider them places of silence and balance. For this reason, a bog-shoe hiking tour is one of the best ways to understand Estonia’s relationship with nature. With the help of special bog shoes, you can move safely across wet ground, open bog fields, and wooden paths that would otherwise remain unreachable.

During the hike, your guide introduces the bog ecosystem in detail. Along the way, you may encounter carnivorous plants, orchids, birds, and animal tracks. The route takes you past bog pools and up to a watchtower, where you can pause and enjoy panoramic views. At the same time, there is space to slow down and experience the natural silence that makes bogs so special.

A bog-shoe hike is suitable year-round. In warmer months, the bog is green, vibrant, and full of life. In autumn, colors deepen, and the landscape becomes dramatic. In winter, the bog transforms into a calm, snow-covered wilderness, and the tour is offered as a snowshoe hike, providing a completely different but equally rewarding experience.

PRICE INCLUDES: round-trip transportation from Tallinn, guided hiking in a bog, and bog shoes.

PICK UP PLACE AND TIME: hotel for private tours, regular tours depart from the Tallinn Tourist Information Centre

LANGUAGE: English, German.

Pick-up from Tallinn

Whether you arrive by cruise ship or stay longer in Tallinn, your guide will pick you up from a convenient location. Get ready for a half-day tour that starts without hassle. Group tours start from the Tallinn Tourist Information Centre.

Get outside of Tallinn and visit a bog

Leave Tallinn behind and enjoy a scenic drive through forests and rural landscapes. The journey takes about one hour and already gives a sense of how wild and sparsely populated Estonia is outside the capital.

Bog-shoe hiking experience

Upon arrival, you receive bog shoes and a short introduction. Follow your guide across wooden paths, open bog fields, and natural trails. Learn about bog formation, plants, wildlife, and the importance of wetlands in Estonia’s ecosystem. Time is given to enjoy the silence and wide views.

Return to Tallinn

After the hike, relax on the drive back to Tallinn. You can choose to be dropped off at the cruise harbor or in the Old Town to continue exploring the city.

Optional tips to enhance your experience:

Wear waterproof and comfortable footwear; rubber boots are available on request (extra charge).
Combine this tour with a sauna experience for a deeper connection to Estonian culture.
Extend your nature exploration with a day trip to Lahemaa National Park.
Pair the bog hike with a Tallinn Old Town Tour with Bog Walk
In case bogs don’t sound that interesting to you, try a similar tour to Jägala Waterfall with Old Town Walking Tour
Want to discover a place where some paranormal activity has been recorded? Ask us about a customized tour to Kaiu bog and discover a bog where time moves more slowly and you can spot trees growing in perfect circles. Read more at the end of our blog post: What is a Bog

Prices for Bog-shoe Hiking Tour

On this tour, we do not have discounts for children. It is recommended for children aged 14 or older.

The minimum group size for our tours is two people. Solo travellers are welcome to join others. Send the request with possible dates, and we will give you more information.

The price per person is based on your group size.

Number of participants:	Price per person:
1	can join others or pay the price of 2
2-3	137 euros
4-5	117 euros
6-7	107 euros
8 and more	on request

For larger groups, we make a custom offer. Please mention the number of people in the booking request.

©Prangi Travel. Bog shoe hike with the local guide is the best way to learn about Estonian nature.

©Alari Teede. Estonian bogs are having different nature during all fours seasons.

©Prangli Travel. Bogs accumulate a tremendous amount of water that often is hidden in the boggy ground.

©Prangli Travel. Walking with bog shoes is a must have experience while in Estonia!

©Marko Poolamets. With bog shoes it is possible to reach the areas that without them are not possible.

Estonian bogs look wonderful all-year-round 2

©Prangli Travel. The bogs are artpieces!

©Prangli Travel. Feel free to take a refreshing dip in the bog lake!

©Prangli Travel. Getting ready for the bog-shoe hike during the winter.

Happy hikers enjoying bog-shoe hike in winter

©Prangli Travel. Happy hikers enjoying a snow-shoe tour in winter.

Estonian bogs look wonderful all-year-round

Unique winter adventures from Tallinn - Prangli Travel

Tour Reviews

Aliaksei from Belarus

22. Oct 2025

It was a very nice and relaxing bog hiking trip around one of the numerous estonian bogs,
many thanks to our guide Katri! Highly recommend for a unique outdoor experience – the
bogshoe trip is not hard in a good weather and the views are stunning.

Matthias from Germany

24. Sep 2025

The bog-shoe walk with Marilin in Lahemaa National Park was absolutely wonderful! 🌿 It wasn’t just a stroll through the moor – it was an experience that truly touched us. The calm, the unique atmosphere, and the fascinating stories made the place come alive.
With her warm, open personality and genuine passion for what she does, Merelin creates an instant connection – both to nature and to herself as a person. The lovely picnic, the beautiful photos, and the whole atmosphere were just perfect. We’ll definitely be back!

Mary from USA

19. Dec 2024

Perfect day with a wonderful guide! It was so easy to schedule this tour. Marilin was punctual, prepared, and very knowledgeable. She shared a lot of information about the bog and the natural areas we visited. She also gave us a very good orientation to Estonia and answered all of our questions. A definite highlight of our trip.

Bog-shoe Hiking Tour