The observation platform is located on the Orjaku study trail, on the former islet Silmakar. You can get there by passing approx. 700m on a boardwalk running through the reeds or by going approx. 200m in a straight line from the cattle gates. The tower offers a view of Käina Bay, where you can observe birds nesting in the bay as well as numerous migrations in spring and autumn. There are a total of 23 islands in the bay, which are shallow and mostly surrounded by reeds. The birdlife of Käina bay is interesting and rich in species. In autumn and spring, 10-15 thousand, maximum 20 thousand water and coastal birds stop at the bay.
Sights
View of Käina bay, reeds and coastal pasture.
Hiking options
Orjaku study trail
Amenities
6 m high wooden observation tower with one intermediate platform, disabled ramp to the 1st intermediate platform, information board about the birds of Käina Bay.
Parking
Parking near the Orjaku bay and next to the bird observation tower
Located in Käina Bay–Kassari 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: observation tower
Location info
Location : Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Orjaku village, Hiiumaa municipality
Navigation instructions :The location marker of the observation tower shows the location of the beginning of the hiking trail on the map. Drive
3.2 km on Suuremõisa–Käina–Emmaste road to Emmaste, pass the Käina–Kärdla
junction. Turn left at the Orjaku junction, drive 2.3 km towards Orjaku.
There’s a lighthouse to your left; the parking area, which marks the start of
the trail, is next to the lighthouse.
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Telephone:
+372 676 7111
E-mail:
info.ristna@rmk.ee
Object type:
observation tower
Location info
Location:
Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Orjaku village, Hiiumaa municipality
Navigation instructions:
The location marker of the observation tower shows the location of the beginning of the hiking trail on the map. Drive
3.2 km on Suuremõisa–Käina–Emmaste road to Emmaste, pass the Käina–Kärdla
junction. Turn left at the Orjaku junction, drive 2.3 km towards Orjaku.
There’s a lighthouse to your left; the parking area, which marks the start of
the trail, is next to the lighthouse.
