The Ingatsi study trail offers a view of the most characteristic features of Soomaa at once. The first half of the trail winds through a mineotrophic swamp forest with flowing water, where water-loving black alders grow best. Relatively few mineotrophic swamp forests with flowing water remain as a result of drainage. If you time your visit right, you can even take a canoe ride here, as the high water level extends to the start of the trail. The high water only extends so far, because it soon meets the highest bog slope in Estonia and possibly in Europe. Once you reach the top of the bog slope, you will find yourself in Kuresoo, Estonia’s largest bog massif. An observation tower has been erected on the bog slope. A boardwalk then takes you between the bog pools. There are several resting places along the trail where you can take a break. There is also a ladder at the edge of the bog pool, allowing you to safely go for a swim. The second part of the trail winds through a wet forest floor and ends at a gravel road near the Karuskose forest keeper’s house. From there, you can see the Raudna River. Walk along the road to return to the car park.
Situated in Soomaa 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
Sandra village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi County
Navigation instructions : The study trail is accessible along the Karuskose road. When coming from Tallinn–Pärnu–Tori, drive to Tori, turn onto the Võlli road that leads to the national park. Drive 6 km along the Jõesuu road to Jõesuu village and before driving into the village, turn right to Kõpu–Jõesuu road. From the bridge across the Halliste River in Riisa village, drive 2.3 km on to the sign directing you to Karuskose. From there it is 3 km to Ingatsi study trail. When coming from Tartu or Viljandi, drive along Tartu–Viljandi-Pärnu road to the settlement of Kõpu. After passing the cemetery, turn right to the Kõpu–Jõesuu road. Drive 27 km to the bridge across the Raudna River in Riisa village, Tori municipality, drive across the bridge up to the sign directing you to Karuskose. Ingatsi study trail is 3 km from there.
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Telephone:
+372 526 1924
E-mail:
info.soomaa@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park
Sandra village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi County
Navigation instructions:
The study trail is accessible along the Karuskose road. When coming from Tallinn–Pärnu–Tori, drive to Tori, turn onto the Võlli road that leads to the national park. Drive 6 km along the Jõesuu road to Jõesuu village and before driving into the village, turn right to Kõpu–Jõesuu road. From the bridge across the Halliste River in Riisa village, drive 2.3 km on to the sign directing you to Karuskose. From there it is 3 km to Ingatsi study trail. When coming from Tartu or Viljandi, drive along Tartu–Viljandi-Pärnu road to the settlement of Kõpu. After passing the cemetery, turn right to the Kõpu–Jõesuu road. Drive 27 km to the bridge across the Raudna River in Riisa village, Tori municipality, drive across the bridge up to the sign directing you to Karuskose. Ingatsi study trail is 3 km from there.
