Beaver trail (1 km)

Oandu Beaver trail is a kilometre from Oandu towards Altja. Introducing the Altja river valley and its biota, the trail runs along the high slopes of the esker, where scenic views open on the river rapids.

A kilometre from Oandu towards Altja, this short trail in Lahemaa follows the high bank of the Altja river, which tumbles over rapids at the bottom of an ancient valley. The valley is ideal beaver country, and the animals keep building dams here despite the walkers. You will hardly ever see a beaver itself, as they are very shy, but their work is everywhere: dams, burrows dug into the slope, stumps gnawed to a pencil point, felled trunks and slides worn down to the water. Stairs and boardwalk make the 1 km loop easy for families.