Where to go

Kirikumäe campfire site Järvamaa

 
Järva County, Endla Nature Reserve

A campfire site located on the bank of the Põltsamaa River.

Parking

Roadside parking

Amenities

Fire ring, information board, 2 benches

Camping

The maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 2.

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace

Sights

Põltsamaa River, riparian habitats

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

Situated in Endla Nature Reserve. To organise a public event with more than 20 participants, drive an off-road vehicle and go on a boating trip, a permit must be obtained from the 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: campfire site

Location info

Location : Järva County, Endla Nature Reserve

Järva municipality, Järva County

Navigation instructions : On Tallinn–Tartu road at Mäeküla junction turn towards Koeru (sign “Koeru 34 km”). Just before Koeru take a turn to the right (follow the sign “Norra-Oostriku allikad 7 km”). Drive 11.8 km and turn left (follow the sign “Kirikumäe lõkkekoht”) and then drive 2.6 km to the Põltsamaa River.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.871222
Longitude: 26.104030
L-EST 97x: 621353
L-EST 97y: 6527674

Telephone:
+372 676 7030
E-mail:
info.elistvere@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Järva County, Endla Nature Reserve
Järva municipality, Järva County
Navigation instructions:
On Tallinn–Tartu road at Mäeküla junction turn towards Koeru (sign “Koeru 34 km”). Just before Koeru take a turn to the right (follow the sign “Norra-Oostriku allikad 7 km”). Drive 11.8 km and turn left (follow the sign “Kirikumäe lõkkekoht”) and then drive 2.6 km to the Põltsamaa River.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.871222
Longitude: 26.104030
L-EST 97x: 621353
L-EST 97y: 6527674

Where to go

Viidumäe study trail (1,6 km)

 
Saare County, Viidumäe Nature Reserve
The “backbone” of the Saaremaa Island is the highest and oldest part of the island which began to emerge about 10,000 years ago. The coastal escarpment has been preserved at the height of 18 m to the present day. Viidumäe Nature Reserve is home to over 660 species of vascular plants, among which 59 rare species are under protection in Estonia. The most famous of these is the endemic Rhinanthus osiliensis, a species of rattle. The escarpment is surrounded by a belt of springs, 70 to 80 according to the count. In some places crooked oak trees grow in the understory of pine forests. Bogs and fens cover about 10% of the nature reserve.
The trail starts at Viidumäe Nature Reserve Centre in Viidu, 28 km from Kuressaare.
Parking

Parking for 5 cars or a tour bus at the start of the trail

Amenities

Information board, arrow signs, points of interest

Hiking Options

Available

Sights

several forest types, species under protection

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

Located in Viidumäe Nature Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 454 6880
+372 527 7421

E-mail: info.vilsandi@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Saare County, Viidumäe Nature Reserve

Saaremaa municipality

Navigation instructions : Drive 73 km on Kuivastu–Kuressaare road, turn right onto the Kuressaare roundabout and drive 2.8 km to the next roundabout, exit towards Kihelkonna. Drive 12.6 km on Kuressaare–Kihelkonna–Veere road and turn left onto Käesla–Karala–Loona road. Drive 8.9 km and turn right, following the sign to Viidumäe Nature Reserve Centre. Drive 2.3 km on gravel road and turn right to the small parking area which marks the start of two trails introducing Viidumäe Nature Reserve—the Audaku hiking trail and the Viidumäe study trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.297766
Longitude: 22.097812
L-EST 97x: 388474
L-EST 97y: 6463481

Telephone:
+372 454 6880
+372 527 7421
E-mail:
info.vilsandi@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Saare County, Viidumäe Nature Reserve
Saaremaa municipality
Navigation instructions:
Drive 73 km on Kuivastu–Kuressaare road, turn right onto the Kuressaare roundabout and drive 2.8 km to the next roundabout, exit towards Kihelkonna. Drive 12.6 km on Kuressaare–Kihelkonna–Veere road and turn left onto Käesla–Karala–Loona road. Drive 8.9 km and turn right, following the sign to Viidumäe Nature Reserve Centre. Drive 2.3 km on gravel road and turn right to the small parking area which marks the start of two trails introducing Viidumäe Nature Reserve—the Audaku hiking trail and the Viidumäe study trail.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.297766
Longitude: 22.097812
L-EST 97x: 388474
L-EST 97y: 6463481

Where to go

Allikasoo study trail (2,8 km)

 
Saare County, Viidumäe Nature Reserve

A varied trail offering about an hour's walk between ice-age escarpment and patches of calcareous groundwater fens. The trail is marked with wooden signs and blue paint marks on trees.


Parking

Parking for one big or three small buses or five cars in the parking area at the information board.

Amenities

Stairs take the visitors down the terrace. Near Allikasoo fen and petrifying springs there are view platforms and information boards introducing the area; boardwalks help visitors over the excessively wet fen patches.

Hiking Options

Available

Maintenance
Year-round maintenance
Maintenance during summer
Maintenance during winter
Sights

The trail is in Viidumäe Nature Reserve; it goes down the nearly 18-metre escarpment at Lake Ancylus. At the foot of the escarpment there are calcareous spring fens, which emerged after the Ice Age. Thanks to favourable conditions, rich natural diversity and unique vegetation has developed in the nature reserve. Many protected vascular plants grow here, including the Saaremaa yellow rattle, Rhinanthus osiliensis, which grows exclusively in Saaremaa. Possible to visit the permanent exhibition in Viidumäe Nature Reserve Centre.

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

Located in Viidumäe Nature Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 454 6880
+372 527 7421

E-mail: info.vilsandi@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Saare County, Viidumäe Nature Reserve

Viidu village, Saaremaa municipality

Navigation instructions : Drive 12.6 km along Kuressaare-Kihelkonna-Veere road and turn left to Käesla-Karala-Loona road. Drive 8.9 km up to a sign that directs to the right to Viidumäe Nature Reserve Centre. Drive 2.3 km on the gravel road, then turn right and continue until you arrive at a small parking area. The parking area is the start of all the three trails introducing Viidumäe Nature Reserve.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.297766
Longitude: 22.097812
L-EST 97x: 388325
L-EST 97y: 6463464

Telephone:
+372 454 6880
+372 527 7421
E-mail:
info.vilsandi@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Saare County, Viidumäe Nature Reserve
Viidu village, Saaremaa municipality
Navigation instructions:
Drive 12.6 km along Kuressaare-Kihelkonna-Veere road and turn left to Käesla-Karala-Loona road. Drive 8.9 km up to a sign that directs to the right to Viidumäe Nature Reserve Centre. Drive 2.3 km on the gravel road, then turn right and continue until you arrive at a small parking area. The parking area is the start of all the three trails introducing Viidumäe Nature Reserve.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.297766
Longitude: 22.097812
L-EST 97x: 388325
L-EST 97y: 6463464

Where to go

Rumpo hiking trail (6,7 km)

 
Lääne County, Vormsi Landscape Reserve

The Rumpo peninsula with its junipers of different density and age is the habitat of unique and rare lichen communities and the only habitat of the curled snow lichen (Flavocetraria cucullata) in Estonia. The lichen patches are fragile and vulnerable to trampling. Cows, sheep and horses are grazed on the
peninsula. The hiking trail takes you from the village to the end of the peninsula, the decks along the trail offer views to the bays of Hullo and Sviby
and islets.

Parking

Parking by the roadside on start of the hiking trail

Amenities

The trail runs along surface path and has information boards. There are 3 observation decks (2.7 m high) with  benches.

Hiking Options

Available

Sights

A view of the Hullo and Sviby bays, rare lichen communities characteristic of tundra, migration and nesting place of water and coastal birds.

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

Rumpo special management zone of Vormsi Landscape Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 513 8783

E-mail: info.matsalu@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking trail

Location info

Location : Lääne County, Vormsi Landscape Reserve

Rumpovillage, Vormsi municipality, Lääne County

Navigation instructions : Go 5 km from Sviby port to the Hullo junction and turn left (sign 6 km to the Rumpo peninsula). Go 2 km and arrive at the Rumpo gates, which mark the start of the hiking trail. 

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.970218
Longitude: 23.265418
L-EST 97x: 457746
L-EST 97y: 6537030

Telephone:
+372 513 8783
E-mail:
info.matsalu@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Vormsi Landscape Reserve
Rumpovillage, Vormsi municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions:
Go 5 km from Sviby port to the Hullo junction and turn left (sign 6 km to the Rumpo peninsula). Go 2 km and arrive at the Rumpo gates, which mark the start of the hiking trail. 
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.970218
Longitude: 23.265418
L-EST 97x: 457746
L-EST 97y: 6537030

Where to go

Huitberg hiking trail (3 km)

 
Lääne County, Vormsi Landscape Reserve
One of the most captivating places on the Vormsi Island is the Huitberg limestone outcrop in the middle of a spruce forest, in the centre of the island. This more than 400 million years old coral reef smoothed by glacial abrasion has formed from calcareous exoskeletons of animals living in the shallow tropical seas during the Ordovician. On the outcrop, where it is not covered with moss, you can admire fossils or rare protected ferns growing in limestone cavities.
The trail starts by Suuremõisa and is marked with signposts and an information board.
Parking

Parking by the road

Amenities

There is a rest stop by the trail with a picnic table.

Hiking Options

Available

Maintenance
Year-round maintenance
Maintenance during summer
Maintenance during winter
Sights

Huitberg limestone outcrop (coral reef)

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

Huitberg limited management zone of Vormsi Landscape Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 513 8783

E-mail: info.matsalu@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking trail

Location info

Location : Lääne County, Vormsi Landscape Reserve

Fällarnavillage, Vormsi municipality, Lääne County

Navigation instructions : Drive 5 km from Sviby port to the Hullo junction (road no. 16131) and ahead towards the Suuremõisa village. Pass the village, in 0.5 km follow the sign “Huitbergi paekühm 1,4”, and turn onto the forest path which is the start of the hiking trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.993161
Longitude: 23.181986
L-EST 97x: 452979
L-EST 97y: 6539641

Telephone:
+372 513 8783
E-mail:
info.matsalu@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Vormsi Landscape Reserve
Fällarnavillage, Vormsi municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions:
Drive 5 km from Sviby port to the Hullo junction (road no. 16131) and ahead towards the Suuremõisa village. Pass the village, in 0.5 km follow the sign “Huitbergi paekühm 1,4”, and turn onto the forest path which is the start of the hiking trail.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.993161
Longitude: 23.181986
L-EST 97x: 452979
L-EST 97y: 6539641

Where to go

Saxby rest stop

 
Lääne County, Vormsi Landscape Reserve
The shingle beach in the western part of the island is rich in fossils. Being open to storm waves from the sea, the coastline is changing and because of the constant movement of the surface, vegetation here is in constant state of formation and evolution. The beach boasts a lighthouse built in 1864, and young calcareous alvars with a thin soil layer further away from the sea.
Parking

Gravel parking area for 6 to 7 cars or 2 buses

Amenities

At the parking area there is an information board introducing the Saxby beach. The Lääne-Vormsi cycling trail, managed by the Vormsi municipality, runs along the coast.

Sights

Saxby shore

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

Saxby limited management zone of Vormsi Landscape Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 513 8783

E-mail: info.matsalu@rmk.ee

Object type: rest stop

Location info

Location : Lääne County, Vormsi Landscape Reserve

Saxbyvillage, Vormsi municipality, Lääne County

Navigation instructions : Drive 5 km from Sviby port to the Hullo junction (Road no. 16131) and go forward towards the Suuremõisa village. Follow the road from Suuremõisa to Saxby, turn left at the junction (sign 1.7 km to Saxby beach). Drive 1.5 km to the parking area and the information board introducing the Saxby beach.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.024753
Longitude: 23.118256
L-EST 97x: 449362
L-EST 97y: 6543206

Telephone:
+372 513 8783
E-mail:
info.matsalu@rmk.ee
Object type:
rest stop
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Vormsi Landscape Reserve
Saxbyvillage, Vormsi municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions:
Drive 5 km from Sviby port to the Hullo junction (Road no. 16131) and go forward towards the Suuremõisa village. Follow the road from Suuremõisa to Saxby, turn left at the junction (sign 1.7 km to Saxby beach). Drive 1.5 km to the parking area and the information board introducing the Saxby beach.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.024753
Longitude: 23.118256
L-EST 97x: 449362
L-EST 97y: 6543206

Where to go

Parunikivi rest stop

 
Lääne County, Vormsi Landscape Reserve
The “Baron’s boulder” has a thick moss cover and the shape of an irregular polyhedron, and is situated 100 m south of the Vormsi roundabout. The stone bears a commemorative inscription in German dedicated to the Baron von Stackelberg by his sons.
Parking

In the road lay-by near Hullo community centre

Amenities

Information board, bench, trash bin

Sights

Erratic Rapakivi granite boulder with the perimeter of 20 m in the middle of a pine forest. The boulder is flat on top, has straight sides, and most of it is under the ground surface. The stone has a commemorative inscription to Otto Friedrich Fromhold von Stackelberg, the last Baron of Vormsi. Since 1941 the boulder has been under nature protection and was added to the list of objects of cultural heritage in 1997.

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Contact

Telephone: +372 513 8783

E-mail: info.matsalu@rmk.ee

Object type: rest stop

Location info

Location : Lääne County, Vormsi Landscape Reserve

Hullovillage, Vormsi municipality, Lääne County

Navigation instructions : Drive from Sviby port to Hullo. Follow the sign in front of Hullo community centre to the 0.5 km long walking path which leads to the Baron’s boulder. Parking in road lay-by near the community centre. 

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.998664
Longitude: 23.244006
L-EST 97x: 456550
L-EST 97y: 6540212

Telephone:
+372 513 8783
E-mail:
info.matsalu@rmk.ee
Object type:
rest stop
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Vormsi Landscape Reserve
Hullovillage, Vormsi municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions:
Drive from Sviby port to Hullo. Follow the sign in front of Hullo community centre to the 0.5 km long walking path which leads to the Baron’s boulder. Parking in road lay-by near the community centre. 
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.998664
Longitude: 23.244006
L-EST 97x: 456550
L-EST 97y: 6540212

Where to go

Diby rest stop

 
Lääne County, Vormsi Landscape Reserve
Building of the former Soviet border observation point in Diby peninsula.
Parking

Parking by the road.

Sights

Vormsi shore, Rälby Bay

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 513 8783

E-mail: info.matsalu@rmk.ee

Object type: rest stop

Location info

Location : Lääne County, Vormsi Landscape Reserve

Diby village, Vormsi municipality, Lääne County

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.033870
Longitude: 23.298868
L-EST 97x: 459744
L-EST 97y: 6544099

Telephone:
+372 513 8783
E-mail:
info.matsalu@rmk.ee
Object type:
rest stop
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Vormsi Landscape Reserve
Diby village, Vormsi municipality, Lääne County
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.033870
Longitude: 23.298868
L-EST 97x: 459744
L-EST 97y: 6544099

Where to go

Harimäe campfire site

 
Valga County, Otepää Nature Park

A nice place for recreation and picnic. From the tower (28 m high) is a scenic view of Southern Estonian landscape.

Dear visitor, the observation tower and campfire site is closed fro 17.09. until the work is completed.

Sights

A scenic view of Southern Estonian landscape.

Parking facilities

At the tower is parking lot for max 8 cars.

Amenities

Outdoor fireplace, dry toilet, picnic shelter, information boards.

Additional information
  • The object is equipped with firewood.
  • Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy.
Restrictions

About restrictions please read here. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board (info@keskkonnaamet.ee, +372 662 5999).

Camping

The maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 10.

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Maintenance
Year-round maintenance
Maintenance during summer
Maintenance during winter
Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7122

E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee

Object type: campfire site

Location info

Location : Valga County, Otepää Nature Park

Mäeküla village, Sangaste municipality, Valga County.

Navigation instructions : At the junction with traffic lights in Otepää, choose Otepää–Kääriku–Kurevere road (Road no. 23195), drive 11 km to Kääriku and continue 2.8 km on the same road (turns into a gravel road). The campfire site is near the tower, by the left side of the road, follow the brown arrow signs to the tower.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.983309
Longitude: 26.357564
L-EST 97x: 639446.1
L-EST 97y: 6429326.7

Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Valga County, Otepää Nature Park
Mäeküla village, Sangaste municipality, Valga County.
Navigation instructions:
At the junction with traffic lights in Otepää, choose Otepää–Kääriku–Kurevere road (Road no. 23195), drive 11 km to Kääriku and continue 2.8 km on the same road (turns into a gravel road). The campfire site is near the tower, by the left side of the road, follow the brown arrow signs to the tower.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.983309
Longitude: 26.357564
L-EST 97x: 639446.1
L-EST 97y: 6429326.7

Where to go

Piusa hiking trail (1.4 km)

 
Võru County, Piusa Caves Nature Reserve
On Piusa hiking trail you can learn more about the protected plant and animal species found in the Piusa Caves Nature Reserve.
Parking

Parking area of Piusa Cave Museum.

Amenities

On the trail there are information boards in Estonian and English.

Hiking Options

Avalaible

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

Located in Piusa Cave 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: hiking trail

Location info

Location : Võru County, Piusa Caves Nature Reserve

Võru municipality, Võru County

Navigation instructions : Drive along Räpina-Koidula Road and turn towards Põlva at Karisilla. Drive 7 km, then keep to the left towards Orava. Drive 10 km to Orava, turn left there towards Piusa. Continue for about 2.5 km until you get to Kliima, and them turn right towards Piusa. After about 3 km, the Piusa Cave Museum sign directs you to the left, and after 100 m you are there.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.841
Longitude: 27.466052
L-EST 97x: 705781
L-EST 97y: 6416343

Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Võru County, Piusa Caves Nature Reserve
Võru municipality, Võru County
Navigation instructions:
Drive along Räpina-Koidula Road and turn towards Põlva at Karisilla. Drive 7 km, then keep to the left towards Orava. Drive 10 km to Orava, turn left there towards Piusa. Continue for about 2.5 km until you get to Kliima, and them turn right towards Piusa. After about 3 km, the Piusa Cave Museum sign directs you to the left, and after 100 m you are there.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.841
Longitude: 27.466052
L-EST 97x: 705781
L-EST 97y: 6416343