Where to go

Ingatsi study trail’s observation tower (ca 1 km from the parking)

 
Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park
The observation tower is located on the Ingatsi study trail on one of the highest bog ridges in Estonia. You can enjoy the view of bog pools and pine trees of Kuresoo bog.
Parking

Parking area for 20 cars

Hiking Options

Ingatsi study trail

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

Kuresoo bog

Additional Information

  • When you come with a large group or by bus, please call RMK Soomaa Visitor Centre to ask for information on road conditions.
  • Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

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: observation tower

Location info

Location : Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park

Sandra village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi County

Navigation instructions : The observation tower’s location marker on the map shows the location of the study trail's parking lot.
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.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.455475
Longitude: 25.025786
L-EST 97x: 559879.5
L-EST 97y: 6479922.5

Telephone:
+372 526 1924
E-mail:
info.soomaa@rmk.ee
Object type:
observation tower
Location info
Location:
Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park
Sandra village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi County
Navigation instructions:
The observation tower’s location marker on the map shows the location of the study trail's parking lot.
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.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.455475
Longitude: 25.025786
L-EST 97x: 559879.5
L-EST 97y: 6479922.5