Where to go

Harilaiu rest stop

 
Saare County, Vilsandi National Park
A stopping point for discovering the most north-west peninsula of Saaremaa. At the Harilaiu peninsula you can view rapid natural processes where the sea is in constant battle with the land.
Parking

Parking for 20 cars or 5 tour buses

Amenities

Parking lot, 1 information board, 2 covered table and benches, dry toilet

Hiking Options

Harilaiu hiking trail

Berries-mushrooms

Milk-caps, boletes, russulas and other mushrooms

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

Large tracts of land covered with sand and shingle beaches; pine forest on the southern coast

Additional Information

  • The peninsula is deserted and there is no settlements in 5 km radius.
  • Harilaiu hiking trail starts from the recreation site. Hiking trail passes the Harilaiu campsite, where it is possible to camp and make campfire.
  • Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

The recreation site is located in Vilsandi National Park.
Please be careful by the frog ponds - these are habitation for endangered and protected species. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 454 6880

E-mail: info.vilsandi@rmk.ee

Object type: rest stop

Location info

Location : Saare County, Vilsandi National Park

Metsküla village,Saaremaa municipality

Navigation instructions : Drive 76 km on Kuivastu–Kuressaare road (road no 10) and turn right from the roundabout. Drive 4 km to the next roundabout and exit towards Kihelkonna (road no 78). Drive 47 km to the Kõruse bus stop, turn left and drive along Kõruse gravel road at the sign to Harilaid. Drive 10 km, then turn right at the old coast guard barracks and drive across the bridge of the Kiljatu stream. Drive 1 km and turn left at the sight of the parking area in the forest. Public bus service not available.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.472456
Longitude: 21.919417
L-EST 97x: 377616
L-EST 97y: 6483434.8

Telephone:
+372 454 6880
E-mail:
info.vilsandi@rmk.ee
Object type:
rest stop
Location info
Location:
Saare County, Vilsandi National Park
Metsküla village,Saaremaa municipality
Navigation instructions:
Drive 76 km on Kuivastu–Kuressaare road (road no 10) and turn right from the roundabout. Drive 4 km to the next roundabout and exit towards Kihelkonna (road no 78). Drive 47 km to the Kõruse bus stop, turn left and drive along Kõruse gravel road at the sign to Harilaid. Drive 10 km, then turn right at the old coast guard barracks and drive across the bridge of the Kiljatu stream. Drive 1 km and turn left at the sight of the parking area in the forest. Public bus service not available.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.472456
Longitude: 21.919417
L-EST 97x: 377616
L-EST 97y: 6483434.8