Where to go

Mukri nature trail (2.5 km)

 
Rapla County, Mukri Nature Reserve
Trail goes through Mukri bog, passing by several bog pools and lakes, the observation tower offers beautiful views.
Parking

Parking for 10 cars or 2 buses.

Amenities

campfire site, shelter, 2 picnic tables, information board, 3 benches, trash bin, observation tower

Hiking Options

Available

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Sights

Mukri bog

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 526 1924

E-mail: info.soomaa@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking trail

Location info

Location : Rapla County, Mukri Nature Reserve

Mukri village, Kehtna municipality, Rapla county

Navigation instructions : Drive to Rapla. From Rapla drive by Rapla-Türi road. From Lelle crossroads turn towards Eidapere and drive 15 km. From Eidapere turn left after the railroad crossing and drive 1.3 km. The trail is on your right by the road.  

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.746752
Longitude: 24.975231
L-EST 97x: 556457.7
L-EST 97y: 6512317.7

Telephone:
+372 526 1924
E-mail:
info.soomaa@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Rapla County, Mukri Nature Reserve
Mukri village, Kehtna municipality, Rapla county
Navigation instructions:
Drive to Rapla. From Rapla drive by Rapla-Türi road. From Lelle crossroads turn towards Eidapere and drive 15 km. From Eidapere turn left after the railroad crossing and drive 1.3 km. The trail is on your right by the road.  
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.746752
Longitude: 24.975231
L-EST 97x: 556457.7
L-EST 97y: 6512317.7

Where to go

Mukri nature trail’s observation tower (ca 670 m from the parking)

 
Rapla County, Mukri Nature Reserve
The observation tower is located on the Mukri nature trail and offers beautiful views of the Mukri bog, bog pools and forests. The trail has three branches, and the shortest way to the observation tower is along the middle branch, which does not have a separate parking lot. It is 670 m from the parking lot through the southeast branch to the observation tower.
Parking

Parking for 10 cars or 2 buses

Amenities

Covered 18 meter high observation tower, information board

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Sights

Mukri bog

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 526 1924

E-mail: info.soomaa@rmk.ee

Object type: observation tower

Location info

Location : Rapla County, Mukri Nature Reserve

Mukri village, Kehtna municipality, Rapla county

Navigation instructions : The observation tower’s location marker on the map shows the location of the study trail's parking lot.
Drive to Rapla. From Rapla drive by Rapla-Türi road. From Lelle crossroads turn towards Eidapere and drive 15 km. From Eidapere turn left after the railroad crossing and drive 1.3 km. The trail is on your right by the road.  

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.746752
Longitude: 24.975231
L-EST 97x: 556457.7
L-EST 97y: 6512317.7

Telephone:
+372 526 1924
E-mail:
info.soomaa@rmk.ee
Object type:
observation tower
Location info
Location:
Rapla County, Mukri Nature Reserve
Mukri village, Kehtna municipality, Rapla county
Navigation instructions:
The observation tower’s location marker on the map shows the location of the study trail's parking lot.
Drive to Rapla. From Rapla drive by Rapla-Türi road. From Lelle crossroads turn towards Eidapere and drive 15 km. From Eidapere turn left after the railroad crossing and drive 1.3 km. The trail is on your right by the road.  
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.746752
Longitude: 24.975231
L-EST 97x: 556457.7
L-EST 97y: 6512317.7

Where to go

Taagepera hiking trail (5.4 km)

 
Valga County, Sakala Recreation Area
The total length of Taagepera hiking trail is 5.4 km. The trail starts and ends at Taagepera campfire site, which offers a possibility of camping and making campfire. Traces of beaver activity, wood ants and rich forests – with larches, firs, oaks etc. – can be seen on the trail along the Õhne river. The trail can also be completed in shorter rounds of 1.6 km and 4.0 km. More precise trail information can be found on the board.
Parking

The parking area seats 10 cars.

Amenities

The trail is marked with wooden signs.

Hiking Options

Available

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Sights

Taagepera Manor and park, Taagepera Church and graveyard, family burial place of the local barons, "Last Kiss", a sacrificial rock, underground cemetery, Õhne river.

Additional Information

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 526 1924

E-mail: info.soomaa@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking trail

Location info

Location : Valga County, Sakala Recreation Area

Valga County, Tõrva municipality, Taagepera village, opposite Taagepera Manor

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.996496
Longitude: 25.671840
L-EST 97x: 598860.2
L-EST 97y: 6429576.7

Telephone:
+372 526 1924
E-mail:
info.soomaa@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Valga County, Sakala Recreation Area
Valga County, Tõrva municipality, Taagepera village, opposite Taagepera Manor
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.996496
Longitude: 25.671840
L-EST 97x: 598860.2
L-EST 97y: 6429576.7

Where to go

Lõhavere hill fort

 
Viljandi County, Sakala Recreation Area

The hill fort of Lõhavere was occupied by a local Estonian chieftain Lembitu during the Late Iron Age. It is one of the most thoroughly studied hill forts in Estonia. Major archaeological excavations have been conducted on the site since the late 19th century and almost two thirds of the stronghold has been excavated. Many of the stronghold’s details correspond to the description of the castle written in the Livonian Chronicle by a priest called Henry of Latvia in 1215. The stronghold has been built on a moraine hill which rises 8 to 10 meters above the surrounding terrain. Encircling the top of the hill is a man-made sand wall, which was originally supported from inside by a 2.5 meter timber wall. Timber structures were built on the top of the wall. The main gate of the hill fort was on the north side and was probably protected by a wooden tower.




Parking

Parking for 13 cars, 3 buses.

Amenities

Gathering place with benches, information board and historical comic storyboards.
A trail marked with arrows and a metal stair lead to the main gate of the hill fort. To return from the hill fort to the parking lot there is a wooden staircase.

Sights

A memorial  “To the defenders of Sakala 1217-1223” designed by sculptor  Renaldo Veeber and architect Ülo Stöör was opened in 1969. 

Additional Information

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

Restrictions

The hill fort is a archaeological monument

Contact

Telephone: +372 526 1924

E-mail: info.soomaa@rmk.ee

Object type: rest stop

Location info

Location : Viljandi County, Sakala Recreation Area

Lõhavere village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi county

Navigation instructions : Drive 31 km along Imavere–Viljandi road and turn towards Vändra. Drive 6.8 km up to Suure-Jaani junction, where the sign “Lõhavere linnamägi 2 km” directs to the right. Drive about 2 km through Kõidama village and turn left, following the sign “Lõhavere linnamägi”. Drive about 1.1 km and you are there.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.549408
Longitude: 25.513843
L-EST 97x: 588129
L-EST 97y: 6490921

Telephone:
+372 526 1924
E-mail:
info.soomaa@rmk.ee
Object type:
rest stop
Location info
Location:
Viljandi County, Sakala Recreation Area
Lõhavere village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi county
Navigation instructions:
Drive 31 km along Imavere–Viljandi road and turn towards Vändra. Drive 6.8 km up to Suure-Jaani junction, where the sign “Lõhavere linnamägi 2 km” directs to the right. Drive about 2 km through Kõidama village and turn left, following the sign “Lõhavere linnamägi”. Drive about 1.1 km and you are there.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.549408
Longitude: 25.513843
L-EST 97x: 588129
L-EST 97y: 6490921

Where to go

Mukri campfire site

 
Rapla County, Mukri Nature Reserve
Mukri campfire site is located at the edge of the scenic Mukri bog at the beginning of Mukri nature study trail.
Amenities

Open campfire site, large shelter, 2 picnic tables, dry toilet, information board, trash bin, 3 benches

Hiking Options

Mukri nature trail

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Sights

Mukri bog

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 Mukri Landscape Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 526 1924

E-mail: info.soomaa@rmk.ee

Object type: campfire site

Location info

Location : Rapla County, Mukri Nature Reserve

Mukri village, Kehtna municipality, Rapla County

Navigation instructions : From Tallinn:
Drive to Rapla. From Rapla drive by Rapla-Türi road. From Lelle crossroads turn towards Eidapere and drive 15 km. From Eidapere turn left after the railroad crossing and drive 1.3 km. The campsite is on your right by the road.   

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.737235
Longitude: 24.994489
L-EST 97x: 557587.5
L-EST 97y: 6511274.2

Telephone:
+372 526 1924
E-mail:
info.soomaa@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Rapla County, Mukri Nature Reserve
Mukri village, Kehtna municipality, Rapla County
Navigation instructions:
From Tallinn:
Drive to Rapla. From Rapla drive by Rapla-Türi road. From Lelle crossroads turn towards Eidapere and drive 15 km. From Eidapere turn left after the railroad crossing and drive 1.3 km. The campsite is on your right by the road.   
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.737235
Longitude: 24.994489
L-EST 97x: 557587.5
L-EST 97y: 6511274.2

Where to go

RMK Hiking Route Oandu-Aegviidu-Ikla / Kellissaare – Hüpassaare (28 km)

 
Järva County, Sakala Recreation Area

The section of the Hiking Route from Kellisaare campfire site to Hüpassaare is about 27 km long. At Kellisaare campfire site the hiker can stop, camp and swim. The first major sight is undoubtedly C.R. Jakobson’s family cemetery of (4.5 km from the start) and farm museum at Kurgja (about 6 km from the start), where there is much to see, and also have a meal in the threshing room of the museum. Moving from the Kellissaare fire place in the direction of the C.R. Jakobson Farm Museum, the hiking trail first runs along the Mädara rampart, which is a special landform created during the Ice Age. The first 2-3 km of the trail there are quite steep rises and falls, so beginners should push their bicycle by hand. The mext three kilometres after the hilly forest path you can go to the farm museum along the road. After the museum visit, a relaxing forest path along the Sakala Road hiking trail (12.2 km) follows. The hiking trail can be passed on foot or by bicycle. Motor vehicles are not allowed on the trail. The first stop on the trail is Saeveski forest hut (4 km from Kurgja), where hikers can overnight or have a picnic. If you have more time and are not tired of walking, you can go on the 8.2 km study trail along the banks of the curvy Saarjõgi River. Also the following campfire sites at Kabelimägi hill (0.5 km from Saeveski) and Luite (7 km from Saeveski) offer a recreation site and a camping area for the hiker. After completing the Sakala Road hiking trail, one can also visit the Vanaõue Holiday Centre, where delicious lamb roast can be enjoyed at advance booking. The Hiking Route continues along forest paths, passes the Lepakose rock and crosses the Navesti River. Again we recommend walking or cycling on the trail. Soon the hikers arrive at the gate of Soomaa National Park – Hüpassaare campfire site (17 km from Saeveski, 9 km from the end of the Sakala Road), to one of the most important cultural objects along the trail – the house-museum of composer Mart Saar. There is a camping area at the campfire site and it is possible to walk in Hüpassaare bog on the 4.4 km study trail. To visit the museum, please refer to the opening hours of Mart Saar Museum at the web page of the Viljandi Museum.

Parking

There are several parking areas along the Hiking Route. Smaller parking areas are at Kellisaare, Saeveski, Luite. Larger groups can park at Hüpassaare and Kurgja, and if agreed with the owner, at Vanaõue Holiday Centre.

Amenities

The rest stops along this section of the Hiking Route and distances:

  • Kellisaare campfire site -Saeveski forest hut 11 km
  • Saeveski forest hut - Luite campfire site 7 km
  • Luite campfire site - Hüpassaare campfire site 10 km
Along the trail there are also Kabelimägi campfire site with camping area and Maltsaare recreation site.

Hiking Options

Available

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Sights

Attractions along the trail include C. R. Jakobson’s Farm Museum and Mart Saar Museum.

Additional Information

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 526 1924

E-mail: info.soomaa@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking route

Location info

Location : Järva County, Sakala Recreation Area

This section of the Hiking Route runs through three counties – Pärnu, Järva and Viljandi County. Kellisaare, Kurgja and Sakala hiking trails start in Vändra municipality. Saeveski and Kabelimägi start in Türi municipality, Järva County. Luite and Hüpassaare campfire sites are located in Viljandi County.

Navigation instructions : You can step on the Hiking Route near C. R. Jakobson’s Farm Museum at Kurgja. Go there along Vändra–Paide road, turn right 13.5 km from Vändra and drive 3.1 km. Alternatively, you can start at the Vanaõue Holiday Centre, at the other end of the Sakala Road, on Suure-Jaani–Vändra road, 16.8 km from Suure-Jaani.

Telephone:
+372 526 1924
E-mail:
info.soomaa@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking route
Location info
Location:
Järva County, Sakala Recreation Area
This section of the Hiking Route runs through three counties – Pärnu, Järva and Viljandi County. Kellisaare, Kurgja and Sakala hiking trails start in Vändra municipality. Saeveski and Kabelimägi start in Türi municipality, Järva County. Luite and Hüpassaare campfire sites are located in Viljandi County.
Navigation instructions:
You can step on the Hiking Route near C. R. Jakobson’s Farm Museum at Kurgja. Go there along Vändra–Paide road, turn right 13.5 km from Vändra and drive 3.1 km. Alternatively, you can start at the Vanaõue Holiday Centre, at the other end of the Sakala Road, on Suure-Jaani–Vändra road, 16.8 km from Suure-Jaani.
Where to go

Vanapagana rental hut

 
Järva County, Sakala Recreation Area

The “Old Heathen” rental hut offers modest accommodation for unpretentious wanderers.

Booking terms and conditions

Booking terms and conditions for RMK nature houses and rental huts

Estonian State Forests Management Centre (RMK) shall abide by the following terms and conditions for booking and cancelling the booking of nature houses and rental huts:

  • Pre-sales invoice shall be paid by the due date as specified on the invoice.
  • The customer shall have to cancel the booking, if he/she has decided not to use the nature house or rental hut.

In case the customer has not paid the invoice by the due date, RMK is entitled to cancel the booking.

RMK nature houses and rental huts can be booked online www.nordicrent.ee or weekdays Mon-Fri from 9.00 to16.00 the phone +372 676 7532 also via e-mail at puhkus@rmk.ee

Persons under the age of 18 are allowed to book and use the nature house and rental hut only together with an adult..

For each nature house and rental hut, the number of customers who can use the facility at the same time is limited and that number is specified in the description of the nature house and rental hut on RMK homepage. The number of users does not include children aged 1-3.

An advance booking can be made for a nature house and rental hut for up to seven days.
Within seven days from advance booking the booking has to be confirmed in writing, otherwise the booking will be void. If the customer wants to use extra services in addition to renting the nature house (nature programme, hiking, transport etc.), RMK shall make a respective offer.

After booking or confirming the advance booking, the customer shall receive a pre-sales invoice for the whole sum. If the booking is made earlier than 21 days before using the service, the customer shall receive a pre-sales invoice for the whole sum, which must be paid within 14 days after booking. If the booking is made later than 14 days before using the service, the customer shall receive a pre-sales invoice for the whole sum, which must be paid immediately.

The pre-sales invoice shall be paid by the due date shown on the invoice. After the payment of the invoice has been received, RMK shall issue a regular invoice to the customer, if requested, to confirm the booking.

With the pre-sales invoice the customer shall receive the contact information of the caretaker of the nature house/rental hut and information how the customer receives the keys to the nature house/rental hut. The customer him/herself shall agree with the caretaker about the time of arriving and leaving.
RMK reserves the right to change the quoted prices.

An online booking of a nature house or rental hut can be cancelled on weekdays Mon–Fri by email to broneering@nordicrent.ee
An email booking of a nature house or rental hut can cancelled on weekdays Mon–Fri from 9:00 to 16:00 by email to puhkus@rmk.ee

Cancelling date is the date when RMK receives information about cancellation of the booking. If the customer proves that cancellation was sent in good time to be delivered by the intended time, RMK shall accept the cancellation, even if it is delivered later or is not delivered at all.  

If the booking of the rental hut is cancelled 14 days or more before using the service, the customer shall be refunded the advance payment less the service fee (2,00 EUR).

If the booking is cancelled later than 13 days but earlier than 73 hours before using the service, the customer shall be refunded 75 percent of the total sum.

If the booking is cancelled later than 72 hours before using the service, no refund shall be made to the customer.

If the booking is cancelled before starting to use the service due to the illness, involvement in an accident or death of the customer or a person close to the customer, the customer is entitled to full refund.
In this case the customer shall have to inform the RMK Nature Management Department immediately of cancelling the booking. Within two weeks at the latest certification (from the doctor, police etc) on the cause of cancelling the booking needs to be provided and sent to:
RMK Visitor Management Department, Sagadi Village, Haljala Municipality, 45403 Lääne-Viru County. If the booking is cancelled for the above-mentioned reasons during the time of using the service, no refund shall be made to the customer.

If the customer wants to change the time or place of using the service, it will be regarded as cancellation of the earlier booking and making a new booking.

RMK shall be entitled to cancel a booking due to force majeure (natural disaster, high risk of forest fire, strike etc.), in which case RMK shall inform the customer as soon as possible. In this case the customer is entitled to full refund of the payment. The customer shall not be compensated for possible additional costs incurred.

The customer shall return the key to the rental hut according to the instructions received.

The customer (person who has made reservation) ensures that all people who are using the house follow the house rules that are introduced while house was handed over for their use. The customer (person who has made reservation) ensures that all visitors follow the generally accepted quiet time (23.00 to 6.00) of RMK´s nature houses and rental huts.

6.1. Use of the rental hut
The estimated time of arrival of customers at the rental hut is 14.00, the estimated time of leaving is 12.00.
Rental huts have spartan furnishing only – a bench, a table and a fireplace. Customers have to bring sleeping gear and other necessary items with them. The user of a rental hut shall ensure that the hut and the furnishings of the hut remain in good order when he/she leaves.

6.2 Use of nature house
Estimated time of arriving of customers at the nature house is 16.00, estimated time of leaving is 12.00.
User of the nature house shall ensure that the rooms and the furnishings of the nature house remain in good order after he/she leaves.

7.1. The customer shall be liable to compensate to RMK for damage caused by negligent use or misuse of the nature house or rental hut..

7.2. At the request of RMK, the customer undertakes to pay a contractual penalty to the extent of double charge for using the rental hut, in case the actual number of users of the rental hut exceeds the permitted number of users established for the rental hut.

7.3. The customer undertakes to pay the contractual penalty in the sum 130,00 EUR at the request of RMK, in case  the actual number of users of the nature house exceeds the permitted number of users established for the nature house.

Any complaints shall be filed to the caretaker of the nature house or rental hut immediately when a problem emerges. If it is impossible to find a satisfying solution to the problem on site, a complaint shall be sent in writing to RMK Visitor Management Department, Sagadi Village, Haljala Municipality, 45403 Lääne-Viru County within one week after using the service. RMK shall handle the complaint within one month.

All disputes shall be settled by negotiation. If agreement cannot be reached by negotiations, the dispute shall be settled pursuant to the procedure prescribed by law.

RMK shall not be liable to compensate damages or expenses resulting from natural conditions, such as e.g. mosquitoes, mice or unexpected weather changes.

RMK processes personal data in compliance with the European Union data protection regulation and accordingly to the valid Terms and Conditions of Data Protection in RMK.

Amenities

The hut sleeps 9 people. There are tables, benches, a fireplace and cooking stove with minimum kitchenware. Accommodation with own sleeping gear upstairs. No electricity in the hut. Water both for drinking and other uses needs to be taken along. Outside there is an outdoor fireplace and dry toilet.

Hiking Options

Available

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Sights

This was the home of the main character Põrgupõhja Jürka in the 1964 Estonian film "Põrgupõhja uus vanapagan".

Additional Information

  • Advance booking is required.
  • Please clean the rooms before you leave the forest hut.
  • Tent camping allowed only for users of the forest hut, max 5 tents, 5 € per person.
  • The object is equipped with firewood.
  • NB! In winter when the outside temperature falls below -10°C, it is cold in the hut despite heating. This is why overnight stay in the hut in winter is recommended only with proper winter sleeping equipment!
Restrictions

Persons under the age of 18 are allowed to book and use the rental hut only together with an adult.

Contact

Telephone: View availability in the calendar and book online at www.nordicrent.ee by clicking on the book button:
Book button image
Same-day bookings can not be made online!

E-mail: puhkus@rmk.ee

Object type: rental hut

Hind: 55 €/day
Pet 5 €/day

Location info

Location : Järva County, Sakala Recreation Area

Rassi village, Türi municipality, Järva County

Navigation instructions : On Imavere–Viljandi road, 31 km from Imavere, turn towards Vändra and drive 11.3 km to the sign “Jälevere 4 km”. Drive 9 km right through Jälevere to the centre of Tõrvaaugu village, where the sign “Türi 23 km” directs to the left. Drive 1 km towards Türi, to the sign on the left “Vanapagana metsamaja 0,6 km”. Follow the sign for about 0.5 km and turn right. Drive 100 m to the road barrier. The barrier is opened only to customers who have booked the hut. When approaching from the direction of Türi, follow the sign “Rassi 19 km”. From the Rassi bus stop drive 1.8 km and turn right, following the sign “Vanapagana metsamaja”. Drive 0.6 km.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.632468
Longitude: 25.367949
L-EST 97x: 579553
L-EST 97y: 6499990

Telephone:
View availability in the calendar and book online at www.nordicrent.ee by clicking on the book button:
Book button image
Same-day bookings can not be made online!
E-mail:
puhkus@rmk.ee
Object type:
rental hut
Price:
55 €/day
Pet 5 €/day
Location info
Location:
Järva County, Sakala Recreation Area
Rassi village, Türi municipality, Järva County
Navigation instructions:
On Imavere–Viljandi road, 31 km from Imavere, turn towards Vändra and drive 11.3 km to the sign “Jälevere 4 km”. Drive 9 km right through Jälevere to the centre of Tõrvaaugu village, where the sign “Türi 23 km” directs to the left. Drive 1 km towards Türi, to the sign on the left “Vanapagana metsamaja 0,6 km”. Follow the sign for about 0.5 km and turn right. Drive 100 m to the road barrier. The barrier is opened only to customers who have booked the hut. When approaching from the direction of Türi, follow the sign “Rassi 19 km”. From the Rassi bus stop drive 1.8 km and turn right, following the sign “Vanapagana metsamaja”. Drive 0.6 km.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.632468
Longitude: 25.367949
L-EST 97x: 579553
L-EST 97y: 6499990

Where to go

Saeveski forest hut

 
Järva County, Sakala Recreation Area

The forest hut is a large spacious two-story building, suitable also for a larger group of hikers. There are vey few conveniences, but surely the peace and quiet of the riverside forest will compensate for the lack of electricity and drinking water.

Parking

Parking spaces for 6 cars.

Amenities

Woodshed, campfire site, parking area. In the building there is a stove and a cooking stove, and elementary kitchenware. The building accomodates up to 20 people.

Hiking Options

From the forest hut one can go hiking on Saarjõe study trail or Sakala Road hiking trail.

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Additional Information

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 526 1924

E-mail: info.soomaa@rmk.ee

Object type: forest hut

Location info

Location : Järva County, Sakala Recreation Area

Rassi village, Türi municipality, Järva county

Navigation instructions : On Imavere–Viljandi road, 31 km from Imavere turn towards Vändra and drive 11.3 km to the sign “Jälevere 4 km”. Follow the sign to the right and drive 9 km through Jälevere to the centre of Tõrvaaugu village, where the sign “Türi 23 km” directs to the left. Drive towards Türi to the Rassi bus stop (about 2.6 km) and the sign “Saeveski metsaonn” on the left. Follow the sign about 4.4 km, then turn right (follow the sign “Saeveski metsaonn”). Drive about 400 m across the bridge and you’ll arrive at the parking area of Saeveski forest hut. When approaching from the direction of Türi, follow the sign “Rassi 19 km”. At the Rassi bus stop turn right towards Saeveski. When coming from the direction of Vändra, drive about 22 km along Vändra–Suure-Jaani road and then turn left towards Saeveski forest hut. Drive 4.6 km and turn right, drive straight on 2.5 km to the road fork, keep right and continue ahead for 0.4 km. The forest hut is by the right side of the road.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.634385
Longitude: 25.285414
L-EST 97x: 574651.6
L-EST 97y: 6500106.9

Telephone:
+372 526 1924
E-mail:
info.soomaa@rmk.ee
Object type:
forest hut
Location info
Location:
Järva County, Sakala Recreation Area
Rassi village, Türi municipality, Järva county
Navigation instructions:
On Imavere–Viljandi road, 31 km from Imavere turn towards Vändra and drive 11.3 km to the sign “Jälevere 4 km”. Follow the sign to the right and drive 9 km through Jälevere to the centre of Tõrvaaugu village, where the sign “Türi 23 km” directs to the left. Drive towards Türi to the Rassi bus stop (about 2.6 km) and the sign “Saeveski metsaonn” on the left. Follow the sign about 4.4 km, then turn right (follow the sign “Saeveski metsaonn”). Drive about 400 m across the bridge and you’ll arrive at the parking area of Saeveski forest hut. When approaching from the direction of Türi, follow the sign “Rassi 19 km”. At the Rassi bus stop turn right towards Saeveski. When coming from the direction of Vändra, drive about 22 km along Vändra–Suure-Jaani road and then turn left towards Saeveski forest hut. Drive 4.6 km and turn right, drive straight on 2.5 km to the road fork, keep right and continue ahead for 0.4 km. The forest hut is by the right side of the road.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.634385
Longitude: 25.285414
L-EST 97x: 574651.6
L-EST 97y: 6500106.9

Where to go

Tõrvaaugu recreation site

 
Järva County, Sakala Recreation Area
Tõrvaaugu (Tar pit) recreation site has got its name from the authentic tar-burning pit beside the shelter. Tar is still made here at least once a year in September, when the Forest and Hiking Day takes place in Rassi village. Due to its roadside location it is also a nice stop for car travellers. Visitors interested in cultural heritage can read about tar burning on the information board.
Amenities

Shelter, seats, information board

Sights

The site has cultural and historical importance both for local people and others. Tar burning at Tõrvaaugu was first recorded in 1832.

Additional Information

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 526 1924

E-mail: info.soomaa@rmk.ee

Object type: rest stop

Location info

Location : Järva County, Sakala Recreation Area

Rassi village, Türi municipality, Järva county

Navigation instructions : On Imavere–Viljandi road, 31 km from Imavere turn towards Vändra and drive 11.3 km to the sign “Jälevere 4 km”. Follow the sign to the right and drive 9 km to Tõrvaaugu bus stop. The recreation site is before the bus stop by the right side of the road. When approaching from the direction of Türi, follow the sign “Rassi 19 km” and drive to the centre of Tõrvaaugu village, and turn left there. The recreation site is to the right of the road.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.630976
Longitude: 25.384812
L-EST 97x: 580431
L-EST 97y: 6499842

Telephone:
+372 526 1924
E-mail:
info.soomaa@rmk.ee
Object type:
rest stop
Location info
Location:
Järva County, Sakala Recreation Area
Rassi village, Türi municipality, Järva county
Navigation instructions:
On Imavere–Viljandi road, 31 km from Imavere turn towards Vändra and drive 11.3 km to the sign “Jälevere 4 km”. Follow the sign to the right and drive 9 km to Tõrvaaugu bus stop. The recreation site is before the bus stop by the right side of the road. When approaching from the direction of Türi, follow the sign “Rassi 19 km” and drive to the centre of Tõrvaaugu village, and turn left there. The recreation site is to the right of the road.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.630976
Longitude: 25.384812
L-EST 97x: 580431
L-EST 97y: 6499842

Where to go

Teringi study trail (4.5 km)

 
Viljandi County, Sakala Recreation Area
The 4.5 km loop trail is ideal for people who are not wearing special hiking clothes. The boardwalk safe wood-chip path take the visitor across several bog islands. Information boards along the trail give an ample overview of wild animals and bog communities. Starting from July it is possible to try cloudberries, crowberries (Empetrum nigrum), bilberries, bog bilberries, cowberries and cranberries along the trail. After a healthy picnic you can go for a refreshing swim in the brown-water Lake Alatsi.
Amenities

In the parking area at the start of the trail there is an information board, a outdoor fireplace with shelter and a tent camping area. Along the trail there are several small information boards, recreation sites and a swimming pier at Lake Alatsi. The trail map is available in the information point.

Hiking Options

Available

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Berries-mushrooms

Cloudberries, bilberries, cowberries

Sights

The boardwalk leads you through bog islands with different forest communities, bog with stunted pine trees, and to the pool lake of Alatsi, where it is possible to go swimming. Varied vegetation.

Additional Information

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 526 1924

E-mail: info.soomaa@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Viljandi County, Sakala Recreation Area

Lilli village, Mulgi municipality, Viljandi county

Navigation instructions : Drive along Valga–Uulu road and after the sign of Karksi-Nuia (when coming from Valga) turn left (follow the sign “Lilli 12 km”). When coming from the direction of Pärnu, drive straight through the town of Karksi-Nuia towards Valga and before the town border follow the sign “Lilli 12 km”.  Drive to the centre of Lilli village, and follow the sign to the left “Teringi maastikukaitseala 1,5 km”. The study trail starts at the roadside parking area.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.982800
Longitude: 25.558283
L-EST 97x: 592182
L-EST 97y: 6427890

Telephone:
+372 526 1924
E-mail:
info.soomaa@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Viljandi County, Sakala Recreation Area
Lilli village, Mulgi municipality, Viljandi county
Navigation instructions:
Drive along Valga–Uulu road and after the sign of Karksi-Nuia (when coming from Valga) turn left (follow the sign “Lilli 12 km”). When coming from the direction of Pärnu, drive straight through the town of Karksi-Nuia towards Valga and before the town border follow the sign “Lilli 12 km”.  Drive to the centre of Lilli village, and follow the sign to the left “Teringi maastikukaitseala 1,5 km”. The study trail starts at the roadside parking area.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 57.982800
Longitude: 25.558283
L-EST 97x: 592182
L-EST 97y: 6427890