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Saare County, Viidumäe Nature Reserve
The former forest watch tower, nearly 30 m high, on Raunamägi hill in the highest part of Saaremaa.
Sights
Enjoy the stunning views over the entire western part of the Saaremaa Island from the observation tower on the Rauna hill, the highest peak along the “backbone” of the island (54 m above sea level).
6 visitors are allowed in the observation tower at the same time. Children are allowed in the tower only under adult supervision.
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: observation tower
Location info
Location : Saare County, Viidumäe Nature Reserve
Lümanda village, Saaremaa municipality
Navigation instructions : Drive from Kuivastu on Road no. 10 to the Kuressaare roundabout and turn right. Drive 4 km to the next roundabout and exit onto Road no. 78. Drive 13 km to the junction towards Lümanda and turn left, drive 9 km to the Viidu bus stop and turn right onto the gravel road to Viidu village. Drive 2 km to the observation tower to your left.
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Telephone:
+372 454 6880 +372 527 7421
E-mail:
info.vilsandi@rmk.ee
Object type:
observation tower
Location info
Location:
Saare County, Viidumäe Nature Reserve
Lümanda village, Saaremaa municipality
Navigation instructions:
Drive from Kuivastu on Road no. 10 to the Kuressaare roundabout and turn right. Drive 4 km to the next roundabout and exit onto Road no. 78. Drive 13 km to the junction towards Lümanda and turn left, drive 9 km to the Viidu bus stop and turn right onto the gravel road to Viidu village. Drive 2 km to the observation tower to your left.
The Viidumäe heritage culture trail runs around the forested Raunamägi hill, which is the highest and oldest area in Saaremaa. Historically, the area of Viidumäe was used by the state manors of the parish, while the forests belonged to the state. The Viidumäe heritage culture trail offers the opportunity to explore the heritage culture found in the forests of Audaku, such as the resin taps on trees that resemble fish tails, as well as traces of historical forest management, while also gaining an understanding of the role humans have played in the development of the local forests and the nature conservation area. The Rauna observation tower and the leprosarium of Audaku are located along the trail. The Viidumäe heritage culture trail is 3.3 km long and can be found in nature by looking out for the blue markers.
Sights
The Antsülusjärve terrace, forest communities of different ages, plants under nature protection, the leper’s cemetery, Raunamägi hill, and the Rauna observation tower.
Amenities
Observation platform by the terrace, information boards
Parking
The car park can accommodate six cars or three minibuses.
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.
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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.
Estonia’s most well-known and extensive spring fens are located in Viidumäe, at the foot of the Lääne-Saaremaa Upland. The Allikasoo study trail leads down from the high shore terrace of Lake Antsülusjärv and passes through strips of spring fens formed between the beach ridges of the Littoral Sea. It then turns towards the edge of the fen and the viewing platforms built above the springs. The viewing platform offers a view of the surrounding landscape and the unique vegetation of the lime-rich spring fen. The platform overlooking the gravity springs provides an overview of a rare natural phenomenon – the formation and precipitation of a lime spring. The study trail starts and ends at the Viidumäe car park. The trail covers 2.5 kilometres and is marked with yellow signs.
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.
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.
Parking
The car park can accommodate six cars or three minibuses.
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.
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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.
The Audaku study trail runs along the maximum height of the uplands of West-Saaremaa, through diverse forest communities. The landforms visible along the trail were formed around 9,500 years ago and are located about 50 metres above sea level. The varied relief and soil conditions found here have contributed to the formation of diverse forest habitats. Whatever the season, the Audaku trail has experiences to offer. In spring, before the trees have come into leaf, you can enjoy the abundance of flowers on the forest floor and birdsongs. In summer, it is worth stopping at the fen and wooded meadow, while the colourful broad-leafed forest can be enjoyed during autumn. In winter, mosses and lichens are clearly visible, as are the tracks of forest animals. It is possible to head from the study trail to the Audaku arboretum at the Tallinn Botanic Garden. The Audaku study trail is 2.3 km long and marked with red trail markers in nature.
Sights
The trail passes through communities characteristic of the West Saaremaa Uplands – various forest types, species rich fen patches, and restored wooded meadows.
Amenities
Boardwalks, 7 information boards
Parking
The car park can accommodate six cars or three minibuses.
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.
By clicking on the map it will open the map application larger in a new window.
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.
