Where to go

Sopa spring study trail (900 m)

 
Järva County, Endla Nature Reserve
The walk to Sopa spring and back is about 900 m long and takes about one hour. On the trail one can watch the grassland and drained peatland forest communities, the species living there, and the Sopa stream and spring, which is the deepest spring in Estonia.
Parking

Roadside parking

Amenities

Observation platform around the spring, partly boardwalk, partly wood chip path, 2 information boards, 1 small bridge

Hiking Options

Available

Sights

The deepest spring in Estonia (4.8 m), Sopa grassland, Sopa stream, Sopa spring and protected orchid species.

Additional Information

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

Restrictions

Situated in Endla Nature Reserve.
Camping and making campfire is prohibited along this trail. For driving an off-road vehicle and organising a public event with more than 20 participants, a permit must be obtained from the protected area manager. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 676 7495

E-mail: info.elistvere@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Järva County, Endla Nature Reserve

Järva municipality, Järva County

Navigation instructions : On Tallinn–Tartu road at Mäeküla junction turn towards Koeru (sign “Koeru 34 km”). Just before Koeru turn to the right (follow the sign “Norra-Oostriku allikad 7 km”). Drive 10.6 km. The trail starts at the edge of the Sopa grassland to the right of the road.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.871294
Longitude: 26.048027
L-EST 97x: 6527582
L-EST 97y: 618124

Telephone:
+372 676 7495
E-mail:
info.elistvere@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Järva County, Endla Nature Reserve
Järva municipality, Järva County
Navigation instructions:
On Tallinn–Tartu road at Mäeküla junction turn towards Koeru (sign “Koeru 34 km”). Just before Koeru turn to the right (follow the sign “Norra-Oostriku allikad 7 km”). Drive 10.6 km. The trail starts at the edge of the Sopa grassland to the right of the road.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.871294
Longitude: 26.048027
L-EST 97x: 6527582
L-EST 97y: 618124