Hüpassaare study trail (4.4 km)
Võimalused
The Agriculture and Food Board warns about the spread of avian influenza. Please stay away from dead birds outdoors and ensure that your pets do not come into contact with them.
NB! If you find a dead bird, do not touch it or move it anywhere! Please report it to the Agriculture and Food Board by calling 605 4767 or 1247.
The boardwalk is closed for reconstruction until August 1 2026.
The boardwalk is closed for reconstruction!
The beginning of the trail runs for about one kilometer through a drained swamp forest, where drainage has caused the peat to decompose and exposed the root collars of trees. Further on, the ground gradually begins to rise, and you will reach the edge of Estonia’s largest bog massif – Kuresoo bog. The landscape of Kuresoo is diverse. Here you can find muddy peat hollows, bog pools, and bog islands with large pine trees. It was here that composer Mart Saar found inspiration for his mystical choral works, organ pieces, and solo songs. In honor of his life and creative work, a sunrise concert is held every year on a bog island as part of the Suure-Jaani Music Festival. The trail eventually loops back to the starting point. Along the trail, there are two rest areas by the bog pools and a bog stage.
Sights
Kuresoo bog, M. Saar House Museum
Camping
Amenities
Shelter, dry toilet, waste bins, information boards, fire ring with barbecue grill, firewood shelter.
Parking
Parking area for 30 cars.
Additional information
Before going on a nature walk please read the rules of conduct
Restrictions
In the territory of the National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
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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.
Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.530547
Longitude: 25.271794
L-EST 97x: 574080
L-EST 97y: 6488528.4