Where to go

Audaku study trail (2.8 km)

 
Saare County, Viidumäe Nature Reserve
Viidumäe Nature Reserve is located in the western part of Saaremaa, in the vicinity of the ancient Antsülusjärve escarpment. This is the oldest and highest part of the Saaremaa island, with its top height 59 metres over the sea level. On the escarpment a number of biotopes characteristic of western Saaremaa can be found. The hiking trail starts and ends at the parking area near the office of Viidumäe Nature Reserve.
Parking

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

Amenities

The trail passes the plant communities and forest types characteristic of western Saaremaa uplands. You can cross the rich fen area on boardwalk, there is a large information board near the restored wooded grassland.

Hiking Options

available

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

The trail passes the communities characteristic of western Saaremaa uplands—several forest types, rich fen, restored wooded grassland.

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