Where to go

Tihu study trail (1.2 km)

 
Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area
One-way study trail leads to the largest lake in Hiiumaa, located in a hollow between dunes. The paludification process can be observed here. At the end of the trail, a 200 m boardwalk leads to an observation deck at Lake Tihu. Take binoculars with you and watch the interesting water and wetland birds, enjoy the silence or the voices of the surrounding nature.
Parking

Roadside parking at the beginning of Tihu study trail

Amenities

Information board introducing the recreation area is at the beginning of the trail. Information board of the nature reserve is at the middle of the trail. 5 information boards introducing paludification processes. 200 m boardwalk, observation deck with benches. DC at the trail near Tihu forest hut.

Hiking Options

Available

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Berries-mushrooms

Blueberries, mushrooms

Sights

Here the visitor will find ancient forests, patches of marsh and bog pine forests that smell of marsh Labrador tea. Lake Tihu is found in the silence of the bog. On the observation deck there you can listen to and watch different water birds and in summer, admire the water-lilies.

Additional Information

  • Campfire can be made at Tihu forest hut at the trail. Outside the forest hut, campfires are prohibited! Accommodation is also possible there.
  • In summer, please take mosquito repellent with you! Take drinking water with you! You cannot count on taking water from Lake Tihu, as the water layer above the floating mud may be too thin!
  • Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

Tihu 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

Hiiumaa municipality

Navigation instructions : When coming from Õngu (road no. 84), turn to the village road opposite Õngu bus stop. Go straight over Lelu-Leemeti road and continue to an intersection of four roads, where the main road turns left. There a sign directs to Tihu forest hut. Leave your car at the roadside near the crossroad.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.853588
Longitude: 22.527056
L-EST 97x: 414924.5
L-EST 97y: 6524704

Telephone:
+372 676 7111
E-mail:
info.ristna@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Hiiu County, Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Hiiumaa municipality
Navigation instructions:
When coming from Õngu (road no. 84), turn to the village road opposite Õngu bus stop. Go straight over Lelu-Leemeti road and continue to an intersection of four roads, where the main road turns left. There a sign directs to Tihu forest hut. Leave your car at the roadside near the crossroad.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.853588
Longitude: 22.527056
L-EST 97x: 414924.5
L-EST 97y: 6524704