Where to go

Marimetsa hiking trail (9 km)

 
Lääne County, Marimetsa Nature Reserve
The 9 km out-and-back trail offers a good opportunity to get acquainted with different habitats—the surface road at the start of the trail runs along a forest divide, across a meadow and through a spruce forest along the banks of the Marimetsa stream. The boardwalk at the end of the trail leads you across the fen, raised bog and transitional mire to bog pools.
Parking

A gravel parking area for 17 cars

Amenities

There is an information board with the map of Marimetsa Nature Reserve and trail map and the sign to the trail at the start of the trail. The first part of the trail (2.5 km) is partly covered with bark mulch, has DC and 3 small information boards. The boardwalk in the bog (1.94 km) has 3 rest stops and 10 small information boards. The trail also features an 7,6 m high observation tower.

Hiking Options

Available

Sights

Marimetsa stream, Kuresilma hill, Marimetsa fen, transitional mire, raised bog and bog pools

Additional Information

  • The boardwalk may be slippery depending on the weather. We ask you to please keep your pets on a leash!
  • Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

The trail is situated in the special management zone of Marimetsa Nature Reserve. Before your visit, please refer to the protection rules of Marimetsa Nature Reserve here.
Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 472 4236

E-mail: info.matsalu@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking trail

Location info

Location : Lääne County, Marimetsa Nature Reserve

Rõuma village, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County

Navigation instructions : Drive 3 km on Risti–Virtsu road, turn right at Rõuma (see the sign for the hiking trail). After 300 m arrive at the parking space with an information board with trail map and trailhead.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.963967
Longitude: 24.065672
L-EST 97x: 503778
L-EST 97y: 6536104

Telephone:
+372 472 4236
E-mail:
info.matsalu@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Marimetsa Nature Reserve
Rõuma village, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions:
Drive 3 km on Risti–Virtsu road, turn right at Rõuma (see the sign for the hiking trail). After 300 m arrive at the parking space with an information board with trail map and trailhead.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.963967
Longitude: 24.065672
L-EST 97x: 503778
L-EST 97y: 6536104