Where to go

Neljateeristi study trail (3 km)

 
Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

A versatile one-hour trail between glacial terraces and patches of spring-fed bogs. In Kõpu Nature Reserve on the northern coast of Kõpu peninsula, in the middle of the forest about 1 km from Mägipe village.


Parking

Parking for 3 smaller buses or 5 cars at the start of the hiking trail; you can also use the parking area of Mägipä campsite, 1 km from the start of the trail.

Amenities

There are 2 large and 8 smaller information boards along the trail. Wooden arrow signs and blue ribbons mark the trail; a ladder to climb over the Mägipä erratic boulder, pier, boardwalk.

Hiking Options

Available

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Berries-mushrooms

Bilberries, mushrooms

Sights

The trail runs along the northern coast of the Kõpu peninsula, through forests between an 8,000 years old coastal terrace and modern-day beach. Möirasoo is the name of a small calcareous spring-fed fen, about the name of which there are many legends of origin. Here you can find yews (Taxus baccata), a protected species originating in a warmer climatic period. The Mägipä erratic boulder and Süllasoo Jaanikivi rock on the beach are remnants of the Ice Age.

Additional Information

  • You can set up tents and make campfire at the Mägipä campsite. The trail also passes the Kalurikoja forest hut.
  • Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

The trail is situated in Kõpu Nature Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7111

E-mail: info.ristna@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area

Mägipe village, Hiiumaa municipality

Navigation instructions : If you are coming from Kärdla, turn right 50 m before the Kõpu bus stop, at the sign pointing to the Kalurikoja forest hut and the Mägipä campsite. Drive 2.5 km on gravel village road from the main road to the parking area. The trail starts at the foot of the slope by the road to the campsite. 

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.925478
Longitude: 22.222787
L-EST 97x: 397607.1
L-EST 97y: 6533180.3

Telephone:
+372 676 7111
E-mail:
info.ristna@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Mägipe village, Hiiumaa municipality
Navigation instructions:
If you are coming from Kärdla, turn right 50 m before the Kõpu bus stop, at the sign pointing to the Kalurikoja forest hut and the Mägipä campsite. Drive 2.5 km on gravel village road from the main road to the parking area. The trail starts at the foot of the slope by the road to the campsite. 
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.925478
Longitude: 22.222787
L-EST 97x: 397607.1
L-EST 97y: 6533180.3