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RMK hiking route Heltermaa-Ristna-Sarve / Tihu-Sarve (56 km)

RMK hiking route Heltermaa-Ristna-Sarve / Tihu-Sarve (56 km)

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

The final part of the Hiiumaa branch of RMK Hiking Route starts at Tihu forest hut and takes the hikers back towards Heltermaa – to Sarve campsite, located just 3 km from the port. Hikers may also want to head for Sõru harbour, where they can take the ferry to Saaremaa island.
On this section of the trail, distances between rest stops are very long and therefore hikers need to prepare for the journey more carefully.
This section also includes a sea crossing between the eastern coast of Kassari island and Hiiumaa, where the water level is low most of the time but you should still be prepared to get your feet wet.

Sights

Lake Tihu, Kassari island, Orjaku harbour, Õunaku bay, Salinõmme salt marsh, Sarve alvars

Camping

Campsites and campfire sites at the trail.

Amenities

The trail is marked with signposts and white-green-white paint markings. The rest stops on the trail and distances between them:
Tihu forest hut - Sääretirbi campsite 29 km
Sääretirbi campsite -Sarve campsite 30,5 km

Additional information

Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7499
+372 5300 0991

E-mail: info.ristna@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking route

Location info

Location : Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Hiiumaa municipality

Telephone:

+372 676 7499
+372 5300 0991

E-mail:

info.ristna@rmk.ee

Object type:

hiking route

Location info

Location:

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Hiiumaa municipality

Coordinates:

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Tõrvanina study trail (4 km)

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Tõrvanina study trail runs through different types of forest in the varied landscape of the Tareste Landscape Protection Area. Along the 4 km long trail with red indication there are small bog areas between the sand dunes, as well as Tareste bay, reedbed and military heritage from World War II. The trail passes through the habitats of protected plant species and bats.
In the second half of summer and in autumn, it is worth of taking a basket with you. There can be blueberries, lingonberries and mushrooms on the trail.

Sights

The varied landscape of Tareste Landscape Reserve, Tareste Bay, reedbeds and coastal pastures.

Camping

At Tõrvanina campsite

Amenities

A large information board at the beginning of the trail, 13 information boards on the trail. 2 marsh platforms, a bridge over Tareste stream, a bird watching platform along Tareste Bay. Possibility to use the DC of Tõrvanina campsite.

Water

No drinking water

Parking

At the beginning of the study trail, there is the gravel-covered car park for 10 cars and 2 large buses. It is also possible to park in the parking lot of the neighbouring Tõrvanina campsite.

Additional information

The study trail intersects Hiiumaa hiking route, pay attention to the indication (red!) on the common sections. Camping and fire-making is allowed only in Tõrvanina campsite.
Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct

Restrictions

The trail is mostly situated in Tareste Landscape Protection Area. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 6767499

E-mail: info.ristna@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Tahkuna peninsula, Hiiumaa municipality, Hiiu County

Navigation instructions : From Kärdla - Kõrgessaare highway (road no. 80) turn towards Lehtma. At the 8th km of Kärdla-Lehtma road (road no. 82) turn right (RMK signpost "Tõrvanina") and drive to the parking lot.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.039257
Longitude: 22.685617
L-EST 97x: 424601
L-EST 97y: 6545259

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Telephone:

+372 6767499

E-mail:

info.ristna@rmk.ee

Object type:

study trail

Location info

Location:

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Tahkuna peninsula, Hiiumaa municipality, Hiiu County

Navigation instructions:

From Kärdla - Kõrgessaare highway (road no. 80) turn towards Lehtma. At the 8th km of Kärdla-Lehtma road (road no. 82) turn right (RMK signpost "Tõrvanina") and drive to the parking lot.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.039257
Longitude: 22.685617
L-EST 97x: 424601
L-EST 97y: 6545259

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Orjaku study trail’s Silmakare observation tower (700 m from the parking)

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

The observation platform is located on the Orjaku study trail, on the former islet Silmakar. You can get there by passing approx. 700m on a boardwalk running through the reeds or by going approx. 200m in a straight line from the cattle gates. The tower offers a view of Käina Bay, where you can observe birds nesting in the bay as well as numerous migrations in spring and autumn. There are a total of 23 islands in the bay, which are shallow and mostly surrounded by reeds. The birdlife of Käina bay is interesting and rich in species. In autumn and spring, 10-15 thousand, maximum 20 thousand water and coastal birds stop at the bay.

Sights

View of Käina bay, reeds and coastal pasture.

Hiking options

Orjaku study trail

Amenities

6 m high wooden observation tower with one intermediate platform, disabled ramp to the 1st intermediate platform, information board about the birds of Käina Bay.

Parking

Parking near the Orjaku bay and next to the bird observation tower

Additional information

Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct

Restrictions

Located 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: observation tower

Location info

Location : Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Orjaku village, Hiiumaa municipality

Navigation instructions : The location marker of the observation tower shows the location of the beginning of the hiking trail on the map.
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.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.803004
Longitude: 22.759642
L-EST 97x: 428314.1
L-EST 97y: 6518514.5

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Telephone:

+372 676 7111

E-mail:

info.ristna@rmk.ee

Object type:

observation tower

Location info

Location:

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Orjaku village, Hiiumaa municipality

Navigation instructions:

The location marker of the observation tower shows the location of the beginning of the hiking trail on the map.
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.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.803004
Longitude: 22.759642
L-EST 97x: 428314.1
L-EST 97y: 6518514.5

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Rebastemäe study trail’s Kaplimäe observation tower (700 m from the parking)

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

The Rebastemäe study trail is circle, it starts and ends at the same point. After the Rebastemäe tower, the trail forks. If you go along the left branch, the observation tower is 800 m away, and if you go along the right branch, it is 700 m away.

Sights

The observation tower is located in the oldest and highest part of West Estonia, on the Kõpu peninsula, on Kaplimäe, which is the second highest mountain in Hiiumaa (63.5 m). The tower offers views of the forests of Hiiumaa and the Baltic Sea. According to folk tales, there was a chapel on the hill once. However, the church teacher was a very bulky man who had serious trouble climbing a high mountain to hold a service. The religious man himself set fire to the chapel in order to escape from the everysunday toil.

Hiking options

Rebastemäe study trail

Amenities

4 m high wooden observation tower with intermediate platform, 2 wooden benches, information board

Parking

The start of the trail is accessible by any form of transportation. Parking on the state road, in designated parking spaces.

Additional information

Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct

Restrictions

The observation tower is situated in Kõpu 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: observation tower

Location info

Location : Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Kõpu village, Hiiumaa municipality

Navigation instructions : The location marker of the observation tower shows the location of the beginning of the hiking trail on the map.
Drive 3.4 km from Kiduspä crossroads along Puski–Kõpu–Ristna road towards Kalana. The trail starts at the right side of the Puski–Kõpu–Ristna road. Follow the signs marking the trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.921700
Longitude: 22.247486
L-EST 97x: 398637.1
L-EST 97y: 6532328.8

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Telephone:

+372 676 7111

E-mail:

info.ristna@rmk.ee

Object type:

observation tower

Location info

Location:

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Kõpu village, Hiiumaa municipality

Navigation instructions:

The location marker of the observation tower shows the location of the beginning of the hiking trail on the map.
Drive 3.4 km from Kiduspä crossroads along Puski–Kõpu–Ristna road towards Kalana. The trail starts at the right side of the Puski–Kõpu–Ristna road. Follow the signs marking the trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.921700
Longitude: 22.247486
L-EST 97x: 398637.1
L-EST 97y: 6532328.8

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Rebastemäe study trail’s Rebastemäe observation tower (70 m from the parking)

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Rebastemäe study trail’s Rebastemäe observation tower (70 m from the parking).
The observation tower is located at the beginning of the Rebastemäe study trail in the oldest and highest part of West Estonia, on the Kõpu peninsula, on Rebastemäe. The tower offers views of the Hiiumaa forests and Mardihansu bay. In good weather, the neighboring island of Saaremaa can be seen.

Sights

View of the forests of the Kõpu peninsula and the Baltic Sea, old forested dunes

Hiking options

Rebastemäe study trail

Amenities

4 m high wooden observation tower with intermediate platform, 2 wooden benches, information board

Parking

The start of the trail is accessible by any form of transportation. Parking on the state road, in designated parking spaces.

Additional information

Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct

Restrictions

The trail is situated in Kõpu 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: observation tower

Location info

Location : Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Kõpu village, Hiiumaa municipality

Navigation instructions : The location marker of the observation tower shows the location of the beginning of the hiking trail on the map.
Drive 3.4 km from Kiduspä crossroads along Puski–Kõpu–Ristna road towards Kalana. The trail starts at the right side of the Puski–Kõpu–Ristna road. Follow the signs marking the trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.918673
Longitude: 22.239602
L-EST 97x: 398637.1
L-EST 97y: 6532328.8

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Telephone:

+372 676 7111

E-mail:

info.ristna@rmk.ee

Object type:

observation tower

Location info

Location:

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Kõpu village, Hiiumaa municipality

Navigation instructions:

The location marker of the observation tower shows the location of the beginning of the hiking trail on the map.
Drive 3.4 km from Kiduspä crossroads along Puski–Kõpu–Ristna road towards Kalana. The trail starts at the right side of the Puski–Kõpu–Ristna road. Follow the signs marking the trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.918673
Longitude: 22.239602
L-EST 97x: 398637.1
L-EST 97y: 6532328.8

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Kallaste cliff rest stop

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Kallaste cliff is about 400 m and 10 m high lime stone disclosure. An old pine forest grows on the cliff and there's a forest trail under the trees.
At the southern part of the cliff you can see fossilized plants. Folk tales tell that during the ancient freedom battle of Estonia Kallaste cliff was the hiding place of the Devil where he made swords for the fighters.

Amenities

Parking area, 2 information boards, dry toilet, path leading to the cliff and a staircase leading down the cliff

Parking

Parking for 2 buses or 7 cars.

Additional information

Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7111

E-mail: info.ristna@rmk.ee

Object type: rest stop

Location info

Location : Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Vahtrepa village, Hiiumaa municipality

Navigation instructions : Follow the sing from Heltermaa-Kärdla-Luidja road that says "Kallaste pank". The rest stop is 5 km down the road.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.90143
Longitude: 22.98985
L-EST 97x: 441781.1
L-EST 97y: 6529575

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Telephone:

+372 676 7111

E-mail:

info.ristna@rmk.ee

Object type:

rest stop

Location info

Location:

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Vahtrepa village, Hiiumaa municipality

Navigation instructions:

Follow the sing from Heltermaa-Kärdla-Luidja road that says "Kallaste pank". The rest stop is 5 km down the road.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.90143
Longitude: 22.98985
L-EST 97x: 441781.1
L-EST 97y: 6529575

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Kõpu Suurkivi rest stop

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

About 2,3 km from Kõpu village lays the second largest erratic boulder of Hiiumaa - Kõpu Suurkivi or Lepistpao Erratic Boulder. The diameter of the boulder is 28.4 m and it is 5.3 m high. There is a staircase leading to the top of the boulder.

Amenities

Staircase leading to the top of the boulder, a bench

Additional information

Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7111

E-mail: info.ristna@rmk.ee

Object type: rest stop

Location info

Location : Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Ülendi village, Hiiumaa municipality

Navigation instructions : The boulder is located about 800-900 m to the west from the Kõpu-Kiduspäe road. A small forest trail leading there starts from the nearby Ülendi village.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.89236
Longitude: 22.19881
L-EST 97x: 396172.2
L-EST 97y: 6529520.4

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Telephone:

+372 676 7111

E-mail:

info.ristna@rmk.ee

Object type:

rest stop

Location info

Location:

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Ülendi village, Hiiumaa municipality

Navigation instructions:

The boulder is located about 800-900 m to the west from the Kõpu-Kiduspäe road. A small forest trail leading there starts from the nearby Ülendi village.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.89236
Longitude: 22.19881
L-EST 97x: 396172.2
L-EST 97y: 6529520.4

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Tihu study trail (1.2 km)

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

One-way study trail leads to the largest lake in Hiiumaa, located in a hollow between dunes. The paludification process can be observed here. At the end of the trail, a 200 m boardwalk leads to an observation deck at Lake Tihu. Take binoculars with you and watch the interesting water and wetland birds, enjoy the silence or the voices of the surrounding nature.

Sights

Here the visitor will find ancient forests, patches of marsh and bog pine forests that smell of marsh Labrador tea. Lake Tihu is found in the silence of the bog. On the observation deck there you can listen to and watch different water birds and in summer, admire the water-lilies.

Amenities

Information board introducing the recreation area is at the beginning of the trail. Information board of the nature reserve is at the middle of the trail. 5 information boards introducing paludification processes. 200 m boardwalk, observation deck with benches. DC at the trail near Tihu forest hut.

Parking

Roadside parking at the beginning of Tihu study trail

Additional information

Campfire can be made at Tihu forest hut at the trail. Outside the forest hut, campfires are prohibited! Accommodation is also possible there.

In summer, please take mosquito repellent with you! Take drinking water with you! You cannot count on taking water from Lake Tihu, as the water layer above the floating mud may be too thin!

Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct

Restrictions

Tihu 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

Hiiumaa municipality

Navigation instructions : When coming from Õngu (road no. 84), turn to the village road opposite Õngu bus stop. Go straight over Lelu-Leemeti road and continue to an intersection of four roads, where the main road turns left. There a sign directs to Tihu forest hut. Leave your car at the roadside near the crossroad.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.853588
Longitude: 22.527056
L-EST 97x: 414924.5
L-EST 97y: 6524704

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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

Hiiumaa municipality

Navigation instructions:

When coming from Õngu (road no. 84), turn to the village road opposite Õngu bus stop. Go straight over Lelu-Leemeti road and continue to an intersection of four roads, where the main road turns left. There a sign directs to Tihu forest hut. Leave your car at the roadside near the crossroad.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.853588
Longitude: 22.527056
L-EST 97x: 414924.5
L-EST 97y: 6524704

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Remmelko campfire site

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

The Remmelko campfire site is named after the local farmer Peeter Remma, on whose former farm the campfire site is located. The ruins of former farmhouses can still be seen at the back of the meadow around the campfire site.
The campfire site itself is a small and simple place on the edge of a meadow, mainly intended for hikers on the Hiiumaa branch of the RMK hiking trail.

Amenities

Outdoor fireplace, shelter with a table and benches, dry toilet, waste bin

Water

No water source near the campfire site

Parking

No parking available.

Additional information

Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7111

E-mail: info.ristna@rmk.ee

Object type: campfire site

Location info

Location : Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Hiiumaa municipality

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.905388
Longitude: 22.981892
L-EST 97x: 441329.2
L-EST 97y: 6530022.2

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Telephone:

+372 676 7111

E-mail:

info.ristna@rmk.ee

Object type:

campfire site

Location info

Location:

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Hiiumaa municipality

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.905388
Longitude: 22.981892
L-EST 97x: 441329.2
L-EST 97y: 6530022.2

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Ränkaja campfire site

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

In the dialect of Hiiumaa, ‘ränkaja’ means someone who toils in the forest. Or a hard worker. As its name suggests, this campfire site is intended for hikers on the RMK Hiiumaa Hiking Route. The Ränkaja campfire site is a small and simple campfire site located in the heart of the Tahkuna peninsula, amongst the blueberry pines and on the edge of a small overgrown lake.

Amenities

Outdoor fireplace, shelter with a table and benches, dry toilet, waste bin

Water

No water source near the campfire site

Parking

Parking is not available near the site.

Additional information

Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7499

E-mail: info.ristna@rmk.ee

Object type: campfire site

Location info

Location : Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Hiiumaa County

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.034493
Longitude: 22.622923
L-EST 97x: 420940.1
L-EST 97y: 6544769.2

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Telephone:

+372 676 7499

E-mail:

info.ristna@rmk.ee

Object type:

campfire site

Location info

Location:

Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Hiiumaa County

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.034493
Longitude: 22.622923
L-EST 97x: 420940.1
L-EST 97y: 6544769.2

RMK hiking route Heltermaa-Ristna-Sarve / Tihu-Sarve (56 km)

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Tõrvanina study trail (4 km)

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Orjaku study trail’s Silmakare observation tower (700 m from the parking)

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Rebastemäe study trail’s Kaplimäe observation tower (700 m from the parking)

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Rebastemäe study trail’s Rebastemäe observation tower (70 m from the parking)

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Kallaste cliff rest stop

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Kõpu Suurkivi rest stop

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Tihu study trail (1.2 km)

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Remmelko campfire site

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Ränkaja campfire site

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