The Agriculture and Food Board warns about the spread of avian influenza. Please stay away from dead birds outdoors and ensure that your pets do not come into contact with them. NB! If you find a dead bird, do not touch it or move it anywhere! Please report it to the Agriculture and Food Board by calling 605 4767 or 1247.
A campfire site located on the bank of the Põltsamaa River.
Sights
Põltsamaa River, riparian habitats
Camping
Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 2.
Amenities
Open fire pit with grill grate, table-bench roof, benches, toilet
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.
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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.
The Agriculture and Food Board warns about the spread of avian influenza. Please stay away from dead birds outdoors and ensure that your pets do not come into contact with them. NB! If you find a dead bird, do not touch it or move it anywhere! Please report it to the Agriculture and Food Board by calling 605 4767 or 1247.
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.
Sights
Huitberg limestone outcrop (coral reef)
Amenities
There is a rest stop by the trail with a picnic table.
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.
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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.
The Agriculture and Food Board warns about the spread of avian influenza. Please stay away from dead birds outdoors and ensure that your pets do not come into contact with them. NB! If you find a dead bird, do not touch it or move it anywhere! Please report it to the Agriculture and Food Board by calling 605 4767 or 1247.
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.
Sights
Saxby shore
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.
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.
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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.
The Agriculture and Food Board warns about the spread of avian influenza. Please stay away from dead birds outdoors and ensure that your pets do not come into contact with them. NB! If you find a dead bird, do not touch it or move it anywhere! Please report it to the Agriculture and Food Board by calling 605 4767 or 1247.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
The Agriculture and Food Board warns about the spread of avian influenza. Please stay away from dead birds outdoors and ensure that your pets do not come into contact with them. NB! If you find a dead bird, do not touch it or move it anywhere! Please report it to the Agriculture and Food Board by calling 605 4767 or 1247.
A windswept rest stop at the tip of Diby peninsula, offering beautiful views of nature and the sea. Diby rest stop is home to a closed former Soviet border guard observation post. A variety of domestic orchids can be found growing in the sparse alvar forest of Diby peninsula, including the beautiful slipper orchid and the narreaved helleborine, with its calcareous grasslands being home to the fly orchid and the musk orchid.
The Agriculture and Food Board warns about the spread of avian influenza. Please stay away from dead birds outdoors and ensure that your pets do not come into contact with them. NB! If you find a dead bird, do not touch it or move it anywhere! Please report it to the Agriculture and Food Board by calling 605 4767 or 1247.
The roadside campfire site is suitable for relaxation and having a picnic. The shelter of the campfire site provides protection from rain and winds for 8-10 people. The Harimäe observation tower (27.5 m) next to the campfire site offers stunning views of Otepää, Valga slope and Karula national park.
Sights
A scenic view of Southern Estonian landscape.
Camping
Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 10.
Amenities
Outdoor fireplace, dry toilet, picnic shelter, information boards.
Parking facilities
Updated parking lots with 6+3 parking spaces (large and small parking lots).
About restrictions please read here. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board info@keskkonnaamet.ee, +372 662 5999
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.
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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.
The Agriculture and Food Board warns about the spread of avian influenza. Please stay away from dead birds outdoors and ensure that your pets do not come into contact with them. NB! If you find a dead bird, do not touch it or move it anywhere! Please report it to the Agriculture and Food Board by calling 605 4767 or 1247.
On Piusa hiking trail you can learn more about the protected plant and animal species found in the Piusa Caves Nature Reserve.
Amenities
On the trail there are information boards in Estonian and English.
Located in Piusa Cave Nature Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Public transport
It is possible to come by train to the Piusa railway station stop, 50 m from the start of the track. Train departure times can be found at www.elron.ee. It is worth checking the times for a specific day.
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.
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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.
VõimalusedStudy trailBack and forth trailYear-round maintenanceParking
Lääne County, Silma Nature Reserve
Announcement!
The Agriculture and Food Board warns about the spread of avian influenza. Please stay away from dead birds outdoors and ensure that your pets do not come into contact with them. NB! If you find a dead bird, do not touch it or move it anywhere! Please report it to the Agriculture and Food Board by calling 605 4767 or 1247.
The most striking feature in Silma Nature Reserve is the reed beds. The Sutlepa Sea is a relict lake separated from the sea as a result of post-glacial rebound and its shores are hemmed with wide expanses of reeds. Here you can listen to the song of great reed warbler, the incessant reeling of Savi’s warbler, and the call of the Eurasian bittern, which resembles the sound of blowing in a bottle.
Sights
Lyckholm Manor and museum, coastal meadows, relict lakes
Amenities
The trail is marked with wooden signs, there’s an information board and an observation deck at the start of the trail. The further observation site is 380 m from the parking area. The trail also features an 7,5 m high Saare observation tower at the edge of the reeds.
Recreational fishing in Silma Nature Reserve is prohibited from 1 March to 30 June. Motorised water traffic is prohibited. Cycling outside designated roads and paths and motorised vehicle traffic and parking outside designated roads and parking areas is prohibited in the nature reserve. Camping and making campfire is allowed in designated places only.
Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 506 2004
E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type: study trail
Location info
Location : Lääne County, Silma Nature Reserve
Saare village, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions : Drive on Keila–Haapsalu road, turn right at Linnamäe. Drive 11 km, turn left towards Pürksi at the Aulepa junction. Before Pürksi village turn left (follow the sign to Lyckholm museum) and drive through Saare village. The road ends at the parking area and the lake, and this is where the study trail starts.
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Telephone:
+372 506 2004
E-mail:
info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Silma Nature Reserve
Saare village, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions:
Drive on Keila–Haapsalu road, turn right at Linnamäe. Drive 11 km, turn left towards Pürksi at the Aulepa junction. Before Pürksi village turn left (follow the sign to Lyckholm museum) and drive through Saare village. The road ends at the parking area and the lake, and this is where the study trail starts.
VõimalusedStudy trailBack and forth trailYear-round maintenance
Lääne County, Silma Nature Reserve
Announcement!
The Agriculture and Food Board warns about the spread of avian influenza. Please stay away from dead birds outdoors and ensure that your pets do not come into contact with them. NB! If you find a dead bird, do not touch it or move it anywhere! Please report it to the Agriculture and Food Board by calling 605 4767 or 1247.
A marked out-and-back hiking trail from the former Tahu Manor Park. The observation tower at the end of the trail has been demolished and preparations are underway for the construction of a new one. The coastal areas here provide a suitable nesting place for many waders and, during migration, flocks of geese, brent geese, and swans stop here. It’s an exciting place to watch birds.
Sights
Coastal grasslands, relict lakes
Amenities
Information board and and observation tower at the end of the trail
Recreational fishing in Silma Nature Reserve is prohibited from 1 March to 30 June. Motorised water traffic is prohibited. Cycling outside designated roads and paths and motorised vehicle traffic and parking outside designated roads and parking areas is prohibited in the nature reserve. Camping and making campfire is allowed in designated places only.
Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 506 2004
E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type: study trail
Location info
Location : Lääne County, Silma Nature Reserve
Tahu village, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions : Drive on Keila–Haapsalu road, turn right at Linnamäe. Drive 11 km, turn left towards Pürksi at the Aulepa junction. Drive through Pürksi village 3.5 km along Tahu road to the parking area. Park your car and follow the 700 m path to the observation tower.
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Telephone:
+372 506 2004
E-mail:
info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Silma Nature Reserve
Tahu village, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions:
Drive on Keila–Haapsalu road, turn right at Linnamäe. Drive 11 km, turn left towards Pürksi at the Aulepa junction. Drive through Pürksi village 3.5 km along Tahu road to the parking area. Park your car and follow the 700 m path to the observation tower.
VõimalusedHiking trail/Hiking OptionsObservation towerMaintenance during summerParking
Lääne County, Silma Nature Reserve
Announcement!
The Agriculture and Food Board warns about the spread of avian influenza. Please stay away from dead birds outdoors and ensure that your pets do not come into contact with them. NB! If you find a dead bird, do not touch it or move it anywhere! Please report it to the Agriculture and Food Board by calling 605 4767 or 1247.
From this observation tower you can view with binoculars the birds swimming on the Sutlepa sea. During spring and autumn migration you can see thousands of aquatic birds stopping here (swans, ducks, aythyas, long-tailed ducks etc). On April and May nights you can hear the load low voice eurasian bittern from the reed, that is similar to blowing into a glass bottle. Over the sea you can see gliding the white-tailed eagle.
Recreational fishing in Silma Nature Reserve is prohibited from 1 March to 30 June. Motorised water traffic is prohibited. Cycling outside designated roads and paths and motorised vehicle traffic and parking outside designated roads and parking areas is prohibited in the nature reserve. Camping and making campfire is allowed in designated places only.
Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 506 2004
E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type: observation tower
Location info
Location : Lääne County, Silma Nature Reserve
Saare village, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions : From Tallinn: Drive to Keila. Start driving towards Haapsalu on the Keila-Haapsalu road and turn right at Linnamäe. Drive 11 km and turn left towards Pürksi from Aulepa crossroads. Before Pürksi turn left again (sign „Lyckholmi muuseum") and drive through Saare village. The road ends at the parking area by a lake. From the lake beings a study trail that takes you to the observation tower.
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Telephone:
+372 506 2004
E-mail:
info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type:
observation tower
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Silma Nature Reserve
Saare village, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions:
From Tallinn: Drive to Keila. Start driving towards Haapsalu on the Keila-Haapsalu road and turn right at Linnamäe. Drive 11 km and turn left towards Pürksi from Aulepa crossroads. Before Pürksi turn left again (sign „Lyckholmi muuseum") and drive through Saare village. The road ends at the parking area by a lake. From the lake beings a study trail that takes you to the observation tower.
