Where to go

Sakala Road hiking trail (12 km)

 
Viljandi County, Sakala Recreation Area

This 12 km trail is intended for a longer hike. There are nice campfire sites along the trail for camping and also Saeveski forest hut, where hikers can find shelter in bad weather. The trail can be completed on foot and by bicycle. When planning the hike, it is reasonable to organise transport at the other end of the trail. Different events are organised on the trail. The longest tradition is the Sakala Road Hiking Day, which is held in March.

Parking

Roadside parking.

Amenities

The trail is marked with yellow and red stripes on wooden posts. Along the hiking trail one can find the Mullasamba and Maltsaare recreation sites, Kabelimäe campfire site, Luite campfire site with camping area and the Saeveski forest keeper’s place on the bank of the Saarjõgi River.

Hiking Options

Available

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Berries-mushrooms

Bilberries, cowberries, mushrooms

Sights

The trail runs along forest paths, which were used by C. R. Jakobson, when he went from his home at Kurgja through Vanaõue to Viljandi, to work at the editor’s office of the “Sakala” newspaper.

Additional Information

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

Contact

Telephone: +372 526 1924

E-mail: info.soomaa@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking trail

Location info

Location : Viljandi County, Sakala Recreation Area

Vihi village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi county

Navigation instructions : On Imavere–Viljandi road, 31 km from Imavere, turn towards Vändra and drive 16.8 km, over the bridge across the Navesti River, until you see the information board of the Sakala Road hiking trail by the right side of the road. This is where the hiking trail starts. When coming from the direction of Pärnu, head from Vändra towards Suure-Jaani and drive 24 km. Alternatively, you can start Sakala Road hiking trail at Kurgja Farm Museum. To get there, drive 13.5 km along Vändra–Paide road, turn right and drive 3.1 km. There is an information board at the start of the trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.58262
Longitude: 25.34858
L-EST 97x: 572858
L-EST 97y: 6503129

Telephone:
+372 526 1924
E-mail:
info.soomaa@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Viljandi County, Sakala Recreation Area
Vihi village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi county
Navigation instructions:
On Imavere–Viljandi road, 31 km from Imavere, turn towards Vändra and drive 16.8 km, over the bridge across the Navesti River, until you see the information board of the Sakala Road hiking trail by the right side of the road. This is where the hiking trail starts. When coming from the direction of Pärnu, head from Vändra towards Suure-Jaani and drive 24 km. Alternatively, you can start Sakala Road hiking trail at Kurgja Farm Museum. To get there, drive 13.5 km along Vändra–Paide road, turn right and drive 3.1 km. There is an information board at the start of the trail.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.58262
Longitude: 25.34858
L-EST 97x: 572858
L-EST 97y: 6503129