The trail starts and ends at Tooma. On average, it takes 2 hours to walk the trail. The entire 210-hectare Lake Männikjärv bog is visible from the 7-metre observation tower built at the study trail. There are more than 120 pools located in a curve around the paludification centres of Lake Männikjärv bog.
Sights
Lake Männikjärv bog with all the species who are living there. The historical Tooma village, in which mire research in Estonia started in 1910. Since 1950 meteorological observations have been conducted and also the movement of water in the bog has been monitored here.
Amenities
1.3 km boardwalk, 7 m observation tower, 13 information boards, 2-stall toilet, 5 bridges, the trail is marked with blue spots on the trees.
Parking
Parking for 10 cars and 2 buses in the centre of Tooma.
Additional information
During high water periods some sections of the trail can be impassable. Making campfire and camping along the trail is prohibited Before going on a nature walk please read the code of conduct
Restrictions
Situated in Endla Nature Reserve. For going on Lake Männikjärv, organising public events with more than 20 participants, and driving an off-road vehicle, a permit must be obtained from protected area manager. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7030
E-mail: info.elistvere@rmk.ee
Object type: study trail
Location info
Location : Jõgeva County, Endla Nature Reserve
Jõgeva Municipality, Jõgeva County
Navigation instructions : The distance to Tooma from Tallinn is 143 km (along the Piibe road 136 km), from Tartu 72 km, from Rakvere 61 km, from Jõgeva 21 km. When coming from Tallinn, drive along Tallinn–Tartu road, turn left at Mäeküla towards Koeru, drive through Koeru and turn towards Tartu at Kapu junction. On Tartu–Rakvere road (66 km from Tartu, about 3 km from Vägeva towards Jõgeva) a brown sign directs you to Endla Nature Reserve. Turn right on the hill (follow the sign to the parking area) and drive ca 400 m to the parking area at the centre of Endla Nature Reserve. Follow RMK signs to the study trail.
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Telephone:
+372 676 7030
E-mail:
info.elistvere@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Jõgeva County, Endla Nature Reserve
Jõgeva Municipality, Jõgeva County
Navigation instructions:
The distance to Tooma from Tallinn is 143 km (along the Piibe road 136 km), from Tartu 72 km, from Rakvere 61 km, from Jõgeva 21 km. When coming from Tallinn, drive along Tallinn–Tartu road, turn left at Mäeküla towards Koeru, drive through Koeru and turn towards Tartu at Kapu junction. On Tartu–Rakvere road (66 km from Tartu, about 3 km from Vägeva towards Jõgeva) a brown sign directs you to Endla Nature Reserve. Turn right on the hill (follow the sign to the parking area) and drive ca 400 m to the parking area at the centre of Endla Nature Reserve. Follow RMK signs to the study trail.
