Emajõe study trail (3 km)
Amenities.
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
The nature study trail, renovated in 2025/2026, starts at the former Emajõe-Suursoo Nature Centre (the historic Kantsi Tavern building). The trail forms a loop through the riverside floodplain, a sedge tussock fen meadow and a swamp birch forest before returning to the river along the edge of a drainage ditch. Information boards at the points of interest introduce the Emajõgi River and its role in shaping the surrounding landscape, the tree and shrub species of the floodplain forest, local plant and animal life, and the riverside habitats.
The use of any motorised or non-motorised vehicle on the trail is prohibited.
Sights
Emajõgi River, floodplain forest, sedge fen, bog birch forest.
Camping
In the 2nd and 3rd campfire site, both for 3 tents (for 4).
Amenities
Information board, 700 m boardwalk (width 1,2 m) until the campfire site, shelter, 1,3 km boardwalk (width 0,64 m), 3 campfire sites with benches, bridge, observation platform, DC
Parking
Parking for 20 cars. Park outside the gate.
Additional information
- The study trail is affected by the flooding of the Emajõgi River, which is why certain parts of the trail may be difficult to pass or impassable at times.
- Making campfire is allowed only in designated and marked places. In the green are at the beginning of the trail is forbidden to camp and make fire!
- Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct
Restrictions
This is a Natura 2000, Ramsar and IBA site. Further information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Wheelchair Accessibility
There are no special facilities. From the beginning of the trail to the second fireplace, the trail is approximately 700 m long and consists of a 1.2 m wide gravel path and, in places, a boardwalk.
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Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.382776
Longitude: 27.105686
L-EST 97x: 681609
L-EST 97y: 6475572