Where to go

Vilsandi hiking trail (6 km and 8 km)

 
Saare County, Vilsandi National Park
The two hiking trails start in the middle of the island close to the biology stations observation tower.
Parking

Papissaare harbour

Amenities

Information board, trail maps, sings

Hiking Options

Available

Outdoor Fireplace

Covered Fireplace

Sights

Coastal life style and maritime cultural heritage—port buildings, houses of captains and sailors, windmills; exhibition about the history of nature conservation and maritime history in Mändre farm; beach, juniper shrubs, coastal pastures; a view of the Vaikas—the bird islands which were the birth place of nature conservation in the Baltic area; more than two-centuries old lighthouse and the lighthouse settlement from the Tsarist Era (ca. 1840–1917) with a 150-year-old weather station: coral reefs, alvar forest, permanent forest monitoring grid, Vesiloo Island, shingle bars, sea birds, wild animals, interesting vegetation.

Additional Information

  • Camping and campfire possibility in Kulpri and Vikati campsite.
  • Information about boats to Vilsandi you can get from Vilsandi National Park Visitor Centre.
  • Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

Located in Vilsandi National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 454 6880

E-mail: info.vilsandi@rmk.ee

Object type: hiking trail

Location info

Location : Saare County, Vilsandi National Park

Vilsandi village, Saaremaa municipality

Navigation instructions : Drive by the Kuressaare-Kihelkonna road for 30 km until you reach Kihelkonna crossroads and turn to Kihelkonna. On the midsquare there is sign towards Papissaare. Drive past Kihelkonna church to the cobblestone road. Drive straight 3 km to Papissaare harbour and leave your car at the parking area. Board a boat to go to the island.
Information about boat transport is available on  website https://www.saaremaavald.ee/uhistransport

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.378339
Longitude: 21.842689
L-EST 97x: 373809
L-EST 97y: 6472903

Telephone:
+372 454 6880
E-mail:
info.vilsandi@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Saare County, Vilsandi National Park
Vilsandi village, Saaremaa municipality
Navigation instructions:
Drive by the Kuressaare-Kihelkonna road for 30 km until you reach Kihelkonna crossroads and turn to Kihelkonna. On the midsquare there is sign towards Papissaare. Drive past Kihelkonna church to the cobblestone road. Drive straight 3 km to Papissaare harbour and leave your car at the parking area. Board a boat to go to the island.
Information about boat transport is available on  website https://www.saaremaavald.ee/uhistransport
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.378339
Longitude: 21.842689
L-EST 97x: 373809
L-EST 97y: 6472903