In the Land of Lake Peipus

Peipsimaa - it is different nationalities and cultures, picturesque coastal villages, sacred temples, slender lighthouses, magnificent manors, exciting museums and ancient fair culture.

In Peipsimaa three cultures and cuisines are interwined: Estonians, Russian old believers and Seto. Today they have developed into a regional food culture, where recipes borrowed from one or the other have begun to live its life being no longer a hallmark of a narrow region. Peipsimaa is spacious, different beaches and people. However, the lake connect everyone. Russians, Estonians and Setos alike look to Lake Peipsi with awe. It is their god and it brings food to their table.

The Onion Route or Sibulatee in Estonian is a magical trail along the shores of Lake Peipus, showcasing Estonian nature, Estonian wildlife and Estonian culture. The Onion Route covers the shores of Lake Peipsi, starting from the left banks of Emajõgi River all the way up to Kallaste. Peipus lake or in Estonian Peipsi lake is the fourth biggest lake in Europe. It has played a vital role in local life for centuries – Lake Peipsi feeds and clothes the people, but sometimes also takes from them.

Lake Peipus, called lake Peipsi in Estonian, is the largest trans-boundary lake in Europe, lying on the border between Estonia and Russia. The lake is used for fishing and recreation, but suffered from some environmental degradation from Soviet-era agriculture. Some 30 rivers and streams discharge into Lake Peipus. The largest rivers are the Emajõgi and the Velikaya River. The lake drains into the Gulf of Finland via the Narva River. Peipsi lake and the river Emajõgi are populaar locations for tourist wanting to enjoy nature in Estonia, but also it is one of the best places for catching fish.

If you like being with nature, take a nice nature vacation. Hiking in Estonian forests, swimming in bog lakes, animal and bird watching are all easy to do here. There are many untouched places in Estonian nature. Three quarters of the country’s territory is covered by forests and bogs. Natural diversity is emphasized not by four, but by five seasons. If your idea of a perfect vacation includes hiking through national parks and nature reserves and sleeping under the stars, Estonian nature offers plenty of different activities. Camping, hiking, traveling, adventuring - pack your backpack and hit the road.

And if you are interested in RMK hiking trails, RMK campfire sites and RMK campsites, follow our channel. There you will find, among other things, recommendations on how to cope in nature and how to cook on a fire, but not only that. In addition, the channel focuses on survival, camping equipment, fishing, outdoor cooking, camping food recipes and much more, which is grouped under the outdoor term bushcraft.