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For those of you that want to get a true sense of Estonian nature on your vacation, it is hard to look further than P\u00f5hja-K\u00f5rvemaa Nature Reserve, or more specifically, <\/b><\/span>K\u00f5nnu Suursoo and Paukj\u00e4rve.<\/p>\n K\u00f5nnu Suursoo translates into English as \u201cK\u00f5nnu Big Bog\u201d, and it certainly is big, covering 2500 hectares. To put this into perspective, the bog stretches out beyond the horizon – as far as you can see.<\/p>\n Unlike other bogs in Estonia, K\u00f5nnu Suursoo is filled with countless little lakes, really adding to the almost prehistoric beauty of the place. There is one wooden walkway across the bog, that goes from J\u00e4rvi P\u00e4arnjarvi camping grounds to Paukj\u00e4rve. In the middle of the bog is a 8m high viewing platform. We recommend wearing sturdy boots, because the wooden boardwalk can get very slippery on wet and cold days.<\/p>\n However, what is more beautiful than the bog (which is one of the best in Estonia) is the ridge that separates it from the Paukj\u00e4rve lake. This ridge, doesn\u2019t just provide a natural border between the bog, and a typical Estonian lake surrounded by woodland. It provides a unique look at both habitats in one place. The Paukj\u00e4rve viewing tower is the must-visit place of the whole trip. <\/span><\/p>\n It is possible to camp for free at both the J\u00e4rvi P\u00e4arnjarvi camping grounds and next to Paukj\u00e4rve (in the designated RMK camping areas). If you would like to stay and camp for a night or two.<\/p>\n The only real downside is getting there. Although there is the occasional organised bog walk at K\u00f5nnu Suursoo, we recommend hiring a car for the day and driving. This can be easily done using apps such as Bolt and CityBee, and is relatively cheap \u2013 ca.40-50 euros.<\/p>\n You can also pair this with a trip to Jussi moor or J\u00e4gala waterfall, the widest waterfall in Estonia. For a full day in the wilderness. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n