Where to go

Hüpassaare study trail (4.4 km)

 
Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park
The first part of the trail (~1 km) goes through drained peatland forest. The drained peatland forest has formed from a swamp as a result of drainage. Next, the ground starts to rise gradually, and you arrive at the edge of Kuresoo raised bog. Mires are wetlands in which plant remains are partly undegraded and deposited as peat. The wetland landscape of Kuresoo is varied. At the end of the trail there is the Mart Saar museum.
Parking

Parking area for 30 cars.

Amenities

Shelter, dry toilet, waste bins, information boards, fire ring with barbecue grill, firewood shelter.

Hiking Options

by walking

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace Fire ring with a grill

Berries-mushrooms

cranberries, cloudberries

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

Kuresoo bog, M. Saar House Museum

Additional Information

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

Restrictions

In the territory of the National Park. 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: study trail

Location info

Location : Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park

Karjasoo village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi County

Navigation instructions : When coming from the direction of Tallinn–Tori, drive along Kõpu–Jõesuu road up to the junction at 24 km and turn towards Kildu. When driving from Tõramaa towards Tori, take the first turning to the right and drive 15.2 km towards Kildu. Turn left at the junction and drive 6.2 km to the sign and junction at Kibaru farm. Turn left at the junction and drive 3.4 km to the sign directing to Hüpassaare museum. It is 800 m to the campfire site from here.
When coming from the direction of Viljandi–Suure-Jaani–Vändra, Hüpassaare is accessible along Road no. 57. In Kootsi village, 200 m after Kootsi bus stop turn left towards Hüpassaare and Mart Saar museum. From the junction, drive 6.5 km along straight signposted forest roads.
Attention! In winter and during heavy rain the road may not be easily passable.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.530547
Longitude: 25.271794
L-EST 97x: 574080
L-EST 97y: 6488528.4

Telephone:
+372 526 1924
E-mail:
info.soomaa@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park
Karjasoo village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi County
Navigation instructions:
When coming from the direction of Tallinn–Tori, drive along Kõpu–Jõesuu road up to the junction at 24 km and turn towards Kildu. When driving from Tõramaa towards Tori, take the first turning to the right and drive 15.2 km towards Kildu. Turn left at the junction and drive 6.2 km to the sign and junction at Kibaru farm. Turn left at the junction and drive 3.4 km to the sign directing to Hüpassaare museum. It is 800 m to the campfire site from here.
When coming from the direction of Viljandi–Suure-Jaani–Vändra, Hüpassaare is accessible along Road no. 57. In Kootsi village, 200 m after Kootsi bus stop turn left towards Hüpassaare and Mart Saar museum. From the junction, drive 6.5 km along straight signposted forest roads.
Attention! In winter and during heavy rain the road may not be easily passable.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.530547
Longitude: 25.271794
L-EST 97x: 574080
L-EST 97y: 6488528.4