Where to go

Osmussaare hiking trail (9 km)

 
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve

On the North coast of the island you can view the cliff that is part of the 1200 km long Baltic Klint. The cliff is highest (7 m) around the lighthouse and becomes lower towards North-East where the so called "Crocodiles" are located. There are the coastal lagoons, open to the sea; cliffs; meadows; fens and old broad-leaved forests. Osmussaar`s jewels are Alvar meadows.

Parking

Parking at Dirhami harbour.

Amenities

2 information boards one in the North and one in the South tip of the island, 6 interest points on the trail.

Sights

Relict lakes, boulders of gneissic breccias, military legacy.

Additional information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy.

Restrictions

Without the consent of the protected area manager organized tourism and big events are prohibited on the island. All trash must be taken with you!
Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).

Hiking Options

Available

Camping

Lõunasadama campfire site I, Lõunasadama campfire site II, Kaksikute campfire site

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace :Lõunasadama campfire site II

Covered Fireplace :Kaksikute campfire site, Lõunasadama campfire site I

Maintenance
Maintenance during summer
Contact

Telephone: +372 506 2004

E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking trail

Location info

Location : Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve

Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County.

Navigation instructions : Access to the island by boat has to be booked beforehand. Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Määra junction (sign 29 km to Nõva). Drive 15 km through Nõva towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi junction and drive to port Dirhami, from where you can get to the island.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.276275
Longitude: 23.409765
L-EST 97x: 466349
L-EST 97y: 6571039

Telephone:
+372 506 2004
E-mail:
info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County.
Navigation instructions:
Access to the island by boat has to be booked beforehand. Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Määra junction (sign 29 km to Nõva). Drive 15 km through Nõva towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi junction and drive to port Dirhami, from where you can get to the island.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.276275
Longitude: 23.409765
L-EST 97x: 466349
L-EST 97y: 6571039