Toila: Oru Park, Coast and Hiking Trails

Toila Beach is located on the Gulf of Finland at the mouth of the Pühajõgi River. A narrow strip of sand is lined with low erratic boulders. Toila Harbour is also located at the mouth of the Pühajõgi River. The beach can be reached through Oru Park; there is also beach volleyball and a trampoline for children there.

Oru Park is located in the valley of the Pühajõgi River, at the mouth of Klint Bay, on a sandstone cliff. It covers an area of 75 hectares, where 258 different species, varieties or forms of trees and shrubs grow. The park forms the Oru Park Landscape Protection Area.

Oru Park can be explored on foot. The paths are well signposted and well maintained. A specific starting point for a themed exploration is the Green energy trail: it begins above Hõbeallika Spring. Visitors can also explore the Hõbeallika (Silver Spring) Cave in the park.

The park is also connected with the history of the town. In 1935, three Estonian industrialists bought the palace and park and presented both to President Päts for use as a summer residence. Oru Park and the magnificent palace in the valley of the Pühajõgi River were built by Grigori Jelissejev. Those wishing to combine nature and history will therefore find various points of connection here, without having to reduce the park landscape to just one theme.

The Toila-Martsa hiking trail begins in the settlement of Toila and offers two routes of different lengths. The Toila loop is 3.2 km long, while the longer route measures 6.5 km. This choice can help with day planning if you prefer a shorter loop or want to allow more time for the route.

The trail runs along the Baltic Klint, both at the top of the cliff edge and below along the seacoast. This connects different landscape perspectives: on the one hand, the route follows the cliff edge, while on the other, it reaches the area below the Klint at the coast. The route length and the respective trail layout are the most important details for personal planning.

At VR Toila 1938, visitors can rent a VR headset and see Oru Manor brought back to life. The offering includes three different journeys. This makes it possible to learn about the history of Oru Manor not only through the preserved landscape and surviving buildings, but also through a virtual presentation.

At the beach, two specific leisure activities are available: beach volleyball and a trampoline for children. A visit to the beach can also be combined with a walk through Oru Park, as the beach is accessible through the park. Those choosing accommodation in Toila can consider these different elements separately when planning their trip and give them weight according to their own interests.

For comparison with other destinations in the same area, you can also see Aseri, Kiviõli, Narva-Jõesuu, Valaste, Sillamäe, Avinurme, Narva and Kuremäe. This selection helps assess Toila not only by a single attraction, but by the desired character of the trip.

How long are the routes of the Toila-Martsa hiking trail?

The Toila loop is 3.2 km long. The longer route measures 6.5 km.

Where does the Toila-Martsa hiking trail run?

The hiking trail begins in the settlement of Toila and runs along the Baltic Klint, both at the top of the cliff edge and below along the seacoast.

What is there to see in Oru Park?

In Oru Park, you can go for a walk, reach the Green energy trail above Hõbeallika Spring and explore the Hõbeallika (Silver Spring) Cave. The park also covers 75 hectares with 258 different species, varieties or forms of trees and shrubs.

How can Toila Beach be reached?

Toila Beach can be reached through Oru Park. There is beach volleyball and a trampoline for children at the beach.

To the higher-level travel overview: Ida-Viru.