Where to go

Koigi study trail (5,7 km)

 
Saare County, Viidumäe Nature Reserve
The trail runs in the largest bog of Saaremaa, where different development stages of the mire can be observed. A popular legend goes that in the bog lake of Koigi a treasure was once buried, and it is guarded by spirits who occasionally reveal themselves to people.
Parking

Available

Amenities

3 information boards, 3 benches, trail covered in wood chips and a boardwalk leading around the Lake Pitkjärv (also know as Lake Pikkjärv), 3 bridges, 3 observation platforms and 9 m high observation tower, dry toilet in the parking lot.

Hiking Options

Available

Sights

The only bog in Saaremaa with wonderful pools and hollows

Additional Information

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

Restrictions

Up to 6 people allowed in the observation tower!
The trail is located in Koigi Landscape Protection Area. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 454 6880

E-mail: info.vilsandi@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Saare County, Viidumäe Nature Reserve

Koigi village, Saaremaa municipality

Navigation instructions : When coming from the mainland, drive along the Väinatamm causeway towards Kuressaare up to the Orissaare–Laimjala road junction. Turn towards Laimjala and drive 4 km up to the the sign “Koigi matkarada 3 km”. Follow the sign to the gravel road in Koigi village. Drive through the village and follow the sign past the fields to a forest road. You will get to a gravel parking area. There is the start of the hiking trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.486193
Longitude: 22.989675
L-EST 97x: 441074
L-EST 97y: 6483330

Telephone:
+372 454 6880
E-mail:
info.vilsandi@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Saare County, Viidumäe Nature Reserve
Koigi village, Saaremaa municipality
Navigation instructions:
When coming from the mainland, drive along the Väinatamm causeway towards Kuressaare up to the Orissaare–Laimjala road junction. Turn towards Laimjala and drive 4 km up to the the sign “Koigi matkarada 3 km”. Follow the sign to the gravel road in Koigi village. Drive through the village and follow the sign past the fields to a forest road. You will get to a gravel parking area. There is the start of the hiking trail.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.486193
Longitude: 22.989675
L-EST 97x: 441074
L-EST 97y: 6483330