The trail starts at the parking area near the Orjaku bay, consists of the longer Orjaku trail (2 km) and the shorter Roostikuring (Reed loop) (0.7 km). Accessible without getting your feet wet, the trail is marked with arrow signs. Enjoy the vistas to the Käina and the Jausa bay, and observe the birds’ activities and migration. The short circular boardwalk trail (Roostikuring) takes you through the tall reeds to Silmakare.
Sights
The Käina bay resembles a coastal lake rather than a sea bay. Its average depth is only 0.5 m and three canals join the bay and the sea. There are 23 low flat islands in the bay, mostly surrounded by reeds. The bird population in the Käina bay is interesting and highly diverse. In the autumns 10,000 to 15,000, sometimes up to 20,000 water and coastal birds choose the bay as their stopover site.
Amenities
There are 3 information boards, a recreation site with shelter, and about 0.5 km boardwalk through reeds on the trail. A large information board and 11 smaller ones. Passable without getting your feet wet, marked with arrow signs.
Parking
Parking near the Orjaku bay and next to the bird observation tower
In Käina Bay–Kassari Nature Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7111
E-mail: info.ristna@rmk.ee
Object type: study trail
Location info
Location : Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Orjaku village, Hiiumaa municipality
Navigation instructions : Drive
3.2 km on Suuremõisa–Käina–Emmaste road to Emmaste, pass the Käina–Kärdla
junction. Turn left at the Orjaku junction, drive 2.3 km towards Orjaku.
There’s a lighthouse to your left; the parking area, which marks the start of
the trail, is next to the lighthouse.
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Telephone:
+372 676 7111
E-mail:
info.ristna@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Orjaku village, Hiiumaa municipality
Navigation instructions:
Drive
3.2 km on Suuremõisa–Käina–Emmaste road to Emmaste, pass the Käina–Kärdla
junction. Turn left at the Orjaku junction, drive 2.3 km towards Orjaku.
There’s a lighthouse to your left; the parking area, which marks the start of
the trail, is next to the lighthouse.
