Kirna study trail gives an excellent opportunity to get familiar with the meadows and floodplain forest of the Pedja river. To get a better overview of the flood meadows and the river, an observation tower has been built at Altmetsa farmstead. Further on the trail there is a suspension bridge across the river.
Sights
Pedja River, flooded areas, floodplain forest and wooded meadow. The majestic oak tree Musutamm stands on the right bank of the Pedja River. In several places signs of wild boar and beaver activity can be seen.
Camping
At the Pedja River and Altmetsa campfire sites.
Amenities
Parking area, 15 information boards, 10 bridges, 1 suspension bridge.
Parking
Parking area for 8 cars before the bridge over the Pedja River.
On the trail you can hear the gunshots accompanying the shooting exercises of the Defense League
The access roads to the meadows intersect with the study trail in several places, please follow the indication of the trail.
Cattle also help to maintain the meadows, please keep a safe distance from electric shepherds!
Restrictions
The study trail is situated in Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve, view the restrictions on visiting here. Camping and making campfire are only allowed in prepared and marked places. Further information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 676 7122
E-mail: info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type: study trail
Location info
Location : Jõgeva County, Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve
Põltsamaa municipality, Jõgeva County
Navigation instructions : Drive along the Tartu-Tallinn road, 30 km from Tartu, turn left in Puurmani towards Jüriküla (there are 2 signs under the bridge – “Kirna 5” and “Jüriküla keskus”) and drive 5 km. Before the bridge over the Pedja River, there is a parking area and information board. The study trail starts here.
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Telephone:
+372 676 7122
E-mail:
info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Jõgeva County, Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve
Põltsamaa municipality, Jõgeva County
Navigation instructions:
Drive along the Tartu-Tallinn road, 30 km from Tartu, turn left in Puurmani towards Jüriküla (there are 2 signs under the bridge – “Kirna 5” and “Jüriküla keskus”) and drive 5 km. Before the bridge over the Pedja River, there is a parking area and information board. The study trail starts here.
