The forest trail takes the hikers on a pilgrimage to the edge of Laeva Bog, where the Suurtüki observation tower offers magnificent views of the surrounding area. From there, the route alternates between a boardwalk and a dirt road as it crosses the bog its islands, which are at different stages of development. Information boards along the study trail introduce visitors to the bog’s nature and cultural heritage. The 4.7 km circular trail runs through the bog and forest for 3.5 km, and along the Laeva-Palupõhja gravel road for 1.2 km. The trail is for walking only!
Sights
Mire, varied biota.
Amenities
2 information boards, 2 shelters, 2 dry toilets, 3 benches, 9 small information boards, observation tower (12 m), boardwalks and wood chip-covered sections of the trail.
Parking
For 4 cars by the first shelter and for 8 cars in the parking lot 1 km away.
Additional information
The trail is for walking. On average it takes 1.5 h to walk the trail. The trail runs through the bog (3.5 km) and on gravel road (1.2 km).
The study trail is situated in Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7122
E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type: study trail
Location info
Location : Tartu County, Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve
Tartu municipality, Tartu County
Navigation instructions : Drive along the Tartu–Tallinn road, 20 km from Tartu turn left immediately after the large sign (Tallinn 161, Siniküla 5, Laeva 2), drive 200 m and take the middle road to Palupõhja (traffic sign “uneven road” 11 km). Drive 7 km to the shelter and parking space on the right. Larger car park is after 1 km (BL: 58.435041, 26.268727, L-EST 97 x: 6479429 y: 632492).
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Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Tartu County, Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve
Tartu municipality, Tartu County
Navigation instructions:
Drive along the Tartu–Tallinn road, 20 km from Tartu turn left immediately after the large sign (Tallinn 161, Siniküla 5, Laeva 2), drive 200 m and take the middle road to Palupõhja (traffic sign “uneven road” 11 km). Drive 7 km to the shelter and parking space on the right. Larger car park is after 1 km (BL: 58.435041, 26.268727, L-EST 97 x: 6479429 y: 632492).
