. The trail passes 8 rest stops and an observa- Romantic Coastline 17 ALLIKUKIVI CAVES tion tower. A motorway, a car park, and an outhouse 17 OKSA OAK MEADOW AND RESTING AREA You can see large underground caves on the slope are located right by the gate at the beginning of the IN SOOMAA of the Allikukivi old valley. The caves, which were trail. The hike begins in a spacious bog and brief- Oksa oak meadow is located near the Kildu-Tõramaa created by springs, were discovered in 1961. They ly runs through the forest. In places like these, you road, in the immediate vicinity of River Lemmjõgi. are 33 m long and up to 2.7 m tall. can see the forest turning into a bog and vice versa As the meadow is located in Soomaa, it can be ex- – dry ground is replaced by wet land, and swamp pected for the area to be fl ooded in the spring. In HIKING TRAILS AND Allikukivi küla, Saarde vald, Pärnumaa 1 MATSI BEACH plants with ancient spruce forests. You can also see addition to the beautiful views, you can also have STUDY TRAILS 18 PANGA FARM ROSE GARDEN some beautiful swamp pools by the trail. This is a a look at the history of the local culture – after a The sandy Matsi Beach is a natural beach that is the short hike, you will fi nd the ruins of an old tavern perfect location for a family picnic! Riisa study trail perfect place for enjoying some privacy. The beach The Panga Farm rose garden has fl owers from for- and a unique mantle chimney inside of them. On the is also accessible with a wheelchair and a baby car- is surrounded by a beautiful pine forest growing on gotten farms, fi elds, parks, and gardens of our an- 12 other side of the road, there is an old barn which can 8 NATURE CENTRE, BIRD CENTRE, riage until the fi rst swamp pool at the 1.2 km mark. dunes, and there are also many different meadows NATURE STUDY TRAIL (1.8 KM) cestors. be used as a forest hut, if necessary. and juniper groves nearby. There is also a small fi sh- Ura küla, Lääneranna vald, Pärnumaa Sandra küla, Põhja-Sakala vald, Viljandimaa At Kabli Nature Centre, you will fi nd exhibitions on 5 LEMMJÕE KEELEMETSA STUDY ing port. TRAIL (5.8 KM) Matsi küla, Lääneranna vald, Pärnumaa nature and information about the holiday options 19 HERB GARDEN OF TAMME FARM 18 MULGI HAYFIELD offered in the surrounding area. There is a 1.8 km 6 PAUNA CULTURAL HIKING TRAIL (3 KM) Mulgi hayfi eld is a picturesque sparse woodland 2 VALGERANNA BEACH study trail next to the nature centre, which heads to 15 which is lovely to visit during every season. The the Kabli bird ringing station with a bird observa- 7 KUURANIIDU STUDY TRAIL (1 KM) beautiful landscape is made even more magnifi cent Valgeranna Beach, located near Pärnu, is a popular tion tower and a large mesh net. 18 by the mysteriously meandering River Lemmjõgi, destination among locals and guests. There, you Kabli küla, Häädemeeste vald, Pärnumaa E 8 HÜPASSAARE STUDY TRAIL (4.4 KM) which can be crossed on a unique cultural object – will fi nd the Valgeranna Adventure Park and White 10 The Hüpassaare hiking trail winds through a stun- an arched bridge with an iron structure and wooden Beach Golf. 9 NIGULA NATURE CONSERVATION AREA ning forest to the Kuresoo bog. The boardwalk pass- covering. The resting spot on the shore of the river Valgeranna küla, Pärnu, Pärnumaa ROUTE 2 AND HIKING TRAIL (7 KM) 16 15 es through a landscape of unique, oval-shaped bog is inviting and a perfect location for enjoying the surroundings any time of the year. The heart of the Nigula Conservation Area, which is pools to an observation platform, where you can rest 3 KABLI BEACH your legs and admire the tranquillity of the setting. Sandra küla, Põhja-Sakala vald, Viljandimaa of international importance and untouched by hu- In the herb garden, you can explore exciting plants 8 The boardwalk then takes you to a bog island, where man activity, is the Nigula bog with bog islands and from every corner of the world. In the summer, there D 16 19 LÄTI MEADOW you can observe the comings and goings of the resi- a large bog lake. There is a 7-kilometre hiking trail is a cosy café and a farm shop full of different fl a- C 14 dent crows, and onto a meadow covered with a scat- The spacious meadows in Läti village in Soomaa are that starts from the bog lake. There are also obser- vours. 4 13 tering of trees. At the end of the trail, you will fi nd the a beautiful sight at any time of the year, but this area vation towers on the trail. Malda küla, Pärnu, Pärnumaa 7 is particularly interesting during the seasonal fl ood 3 Mart Saar Museum and a camping area. küla, Häädemeeste vald, Pärnumaa B 17 period. Then, the whole area is under fl oodwater and 18 20 KÄRSU GARDENS 19 9 ÖÖRDI STUDY TRAIL (2.4 KM) only roadways are visible between the fi elds of water, 10 TUHU BOG HIKING TRAIL (1 KM) AND 5 2 5 and often, even these are partly covered in water. This OBSERVATION TOWER 1 Hiking trails outside Soomaa National Park usually happens in the spring, when the thaw and rain water come together and the surface is not able 2 10 KÕVERI HOLIDAY CENTRE HIKING TRAIL to absorb all of the water. The water level rises in 3 to 13 4 days and stays high for a couple of weeks. A similar Seljaku, Kõveri küla, Saarde vald, Pärnumaa sight can also be seen during a very rainy autumn. 4 9 1 19 F 6 +372 5689 2858 Tipu küla, Põhja-Sakala vald, Viljandimaa 11 [email protected] Families with children love the shallow and warm A koveri.ee/tegevused/matkarada/ sea. Kabli beach also has a promenade, an observa- tion tower, and a summer café. 11 SPORTING TRAILS OF HOLIDAY CENTRE Kabli küla, Häädemeeste vald, Pärnumaa The Metste Farm chilli greenhouse was opened in Jõekalda tee 13, Paikuse alev, Pärnu 2018. The spiciest fl avours in the world are repre- +372 5302 5085 ROUTE 2: NATURE TOURIST 4 LAKE ERMISTU The -Tuhu mire is one of the biggest in West- sented there. The greenhouse looks the best in Au- [email protected] IN SOOMAA ern . Located only 10 kilometres from the sea, gust, when there are many different colours. There reiupuhkekeskus.ee/aktiivne-puhkus/terviserajad it is also one of the youngest. There is a unique ob- are nearly 120 different chillies. servation tower ‘Trepp’ at the beginning of the trail, Kärsu küla, Saarde vald, Pärnumaa 12 KAISMA HEALTH TRAIL 16 TORI HELL CAVE which was designed in cooperation with the Estoni- Kaisma küla, Põhja-Pärnumaa vald, Pärnumaa an Academy of Arts. The hiking trail consists of about 21 KIHNU LIIVA-AA BOULDER 6 +372 5623 7964 14 JÕESUU SUSPENSION BRIDGE 950 metres of boardwalk, which can be slippery if it The Kihnu sea and coast are very rocky, but there puhkeala.ee/vaba-aeg/matkarada 7 rains! The time required to complete the trail is about are not a lot of large boulders. The Liiva-aa boulder 20 4 RIISA BOG TRAIL (4.8 KM) an hour. It is recommended to wear rubber boots. or Liiva-aia boulder, located in Linaküla pine grove, 13 PARIKA STUDY TRAIL (3.6 KM) Kiska küla, Lääneranna vald, Pärnumaa The 3.6-kilometre trail is famous for its heart- is the largest boulder in Kihnu. The circumference of 21 12 F TIPU NATURE SCHOOL the protected boulder is about 10 m and its height 22 17 shaped bog lake. Photographs taken of the lake 11 LAIKSAARE LAMMIMETSA STUDY 14 10 2.5 m. According to a legend, something lives under from the air are used in many publications of Vil- 6 PAUNA CULTURAL HIKING TRAIL TRAIL (2 KM) the rock – it has been heard. It is also said that Mul- 11 jandi County. The trail is suitable for groups as it is gi witches dry themselves on the boulder at night. KL-19-041 wide enough all the way to the lake. The trail is also 12 KILINGI-NÕMME FOREST TRAIL (5.2 KM) Linaküla, Kihnu vald, Pärnumaa Aluskaart ©Regio 2019 suitable for people with reduced mobility. The trail

There are plenty of fi sh in the lake and thus, it is a is surrounded by forests full of blueberries and in favourite spot for recreational fi shers. The mud in 13 NATURE STUDY TRAIL (1.5/3.5 KM) 22 KIHNU MANOR LINDENS the bog, you can fi nd cloudberries and cranberries. the lake has been acknowledged as curative mud. The outbuilding of the manor has survived and is ROUTE 1: NATURE IN THE Aimla küla, Põhja-Sakala vald, Viljandimaa There is a holiday complex and boat rental on the 14 -TOLKUSE NATURE currently used for dwelling. The ancient lindens ROMANTIC COASTLINE 8 shore of the lake. STUDY TRAIL (2.2 KM) have survived from the former amazing manor gar- 9 14 JÕESUU SUSPENSION BRIDGE Discover more Ermistu küla, Pärnu, Pärnumaa den. These ancient trees are under nature protec- 3 routes at tion. The girth of the largest of them is 3.7 m and 3 KABLI BEACH muhemaa.com 5 LAKE TÕHELA it is 18 m tall. One of the three lindens has, unfor- The shallow and warm lake is perfect for families. tunately, fallen. This is a perfect location to have 8 KABLI NATURE CENTRE, BIRD ROUTE 1 There is a watchtower, a holiday complex, and you a picnic during the summer, especially during the CENTRE, NATURE STUDY TRAIL can also go on a boat ride on the lake. fl owering of the lindens. Linaküla, Kihnu vald, Pärnumaa Männikuste küla, Pärnu, Pärnumaa 14 RANNAMETSA-TOLKUSE NATURE STUDY TRAIL (2.2 KM) 6 MANIJA LANDSCAPE PROTECTION AREA TIP The second largest island in Pärnu is special thanks 17 ALLIKUKIVI CAVES to its heritage cultural landscapes: coastal mead- ows rich in birds and frogs. 20 KÄRSU GARDENS Manija saar, Pärnu, Pärnumaa The circular trail, which partly runs on a boardwalk, SEIKLE VABAKS The bridge crosses River Pärnu and is the longest passes through the pine forest on the dunes and suspension bridge in Pärnu County. The bridge is Bog hike and skating on bog pools. Snowshoe hikes Tolkuse bog and leads to the largest bog pool of SOOMAA.COM / VIIS AASTAAEGA OÜ 67.5 metres long and it was built in 1975. 7 LUITEMAA NATURE RESERVE in Tolkuse and Lindi bog. Kayak trip to Manija is- the bog. The trail includes several points of interest, E VANAÕUE HOLIDAY CENTRE Sand dunes full of pine forests border the entire Ro- land. Soomaa Canoe rental, canoe, dugout canoe, snowshoe, ski, bog lakes, and rest spots. Next to the trail, there is 15 LÕHAVERE LEMBITU HILLFORT mantic Coastline, and the highest dunes are located + 372 5650 0550 Canoe hikes, trout fi shing. and kick sledge hikes. an 18-metre observation tower on the highest dune in Luitemaa. The former sea lagoon behind the sand [email protected] / www.seiklevabaks.ee Vihi küla, Põhja-Sakala vald, Viljandimaa Riisa küla, Tori vald, Pärnumaa Named after the ancient Estonian chief Lembitu, in Estonia, Tornimägi, which provides a magnifi cent dunes has, over thousands of years, turned into a +372 5212 148 + 372 5061 896 / +372 5147 572 the fort was founded at the end of the 12th century. view of Tolkuse bog and the Pärnu Bay. beautiful bog. A 2.2 km long boardwalk that starts LIVONIA MATKAD [email protected] [email protected] It was used for about 20 years. Towering in the mid- Rannametsa küla, Häädemeeste vald, Pärnumaa vanaoue.ee at the observation tower leads to the bog. There are Multi-day guided canoe trips on the beautiful river SOOMAA NATIONAL PARK OPERATORS IN SOOMAA soomaa.com dle of the forest, the hill of the fort with its natural- two bird observation towers on the same coastal Salatsi. was established in 1993 for the protection of un- ly deep slopes leaves an imposing impression even 15 OAK FOREST Discover more NATIONAL PARK SEIKLE VABAKS MATKAD meadow, near the Pikla ponds. +372 5669 1318 touched , meadows and wooded meadows rich F TIPU NATURE SCHOOL today. On the foot of the hillfort, a monument in The oak forest, which is over 250 years old and locat- [email protected] / www.livoniamatkad.ee routes at in species, and diverse forests. Now, visitors know Snowshoe hikes, kayak hikes. freedom-fi ghters’ memory is erected. Good to know: ed near Mihkli village, the former parish centre, is the muhemaa.com Soomaa best for its great fl ood or the so-called fi fth Riisa küla, Tori vald, Pärnumaa Lembitu was the fi rst Estonian to be mentioned by TOLLI TOURISM FARM (IN KIHNU) A JUNSI HOLIDAY CENTRE most representative natural oak forest in Estonia. It season. Then, high water fl oods the Soomaa Nation- +372 5650 0550 his name in historical records. was placed under nature conservation in 1957. Hike on Kihnu island with stories and legends. Boat al Park. This usually happens at the beginning of Canoe, bog, snowshoe hikes; treasure and adven- [email protected] Lõhavere küla, Põhja-Sakala vald, Viljandimaa Mihkli küla, Lääneranna vald, Pärnumaa trips to Kihnu, Kihnu strait, and Sorgu island. spring, as the winter snow begins to melt, but it can ture games; paintball; archery. seiklevabaks.ee +372 527 7380 Laane küla, Põhja-Sakala vald, Viljandimaa 16 TORI HELL CAVE also happen in other seasons. As the weather is very HIKING TRAILS AND 16 WOODED MEADOW [email protected] / www.kihnukallas.ee +372 5295 270 unpredictable, it may not fl ood at all in some years. STUDY TRAILS Nedrema wooded meadow is one of the largest of At the same time, the water can rise by more than [email protected] PIKLA BIRDHOUSE its kind in Estonia and . The area was listed several metres and fl ood very large areas. During junsi.ee as protected area in 1991 and as a result of this, the Bird observation trips, nature photography. the fi fth season, the best way to explore Soomaa 1 BEAVER TRAIL (1.8 KM) size of the mowable area has increased to nearly +372 5887 6655 is by canoe. Some years, water has fl ooded the are- B KARUSKOSE FARM 100 hectares. [email protected] / www.pikla.ee as but then, it has gotten cold again, which means Kayak and winter hikes, canoe rental. Nedrema küla, vald, Pärnumaa that Soomaa turns into one big skating rink. The Sandra küla, Põhja-Sakala vald, Viljandimaa Snowshoe rental, hikes for groups. 2 MEIEKOSE STUDY TRAIL (5.6 KM) fi fth season brings thousands of visitors to Soomaa +372 5694 2920 / +372 5662 9515 Tipu küla, Põhja-Sakala vald, Viljandimaa National Park every year, making it one of the most [email protected] + 372 53536961 3 INGATSI STUDY TRAIL (4.3 KM) [email protected] popular national parks in Estonia. karuskose.com The 3 km Ingatsi study trail starts at Karuskose tipulooduskool.ee It is also possible to go on a canoe trip in Soomaa before winding its way through the forest to the in other seasons. There are different hiking trails C SOOMAA CANOEING AND SAUNA CENTRE You will fi nd a mysterious cave in the steep riverbank AVO HANSBERG Kuresoo bog, which is, at 8 metres, Europe’s highest. in the national park. Hiking with snowshoes is very in Tori. The place has been known as Tori Hell for sev- Canoe hikes, boat rental. Loodusmatkad, kanuu- ja rabamatkad. The observation platform offers beautiful views eral hundreds of years as you can go deep into the popular among our guests – Estonia is one of the Rätsepa küla, Tori vald, Pärnumaa over the bog landscape, including the surround- few places where this can be done. Snowshoes are Riisa küla, Tori vald, Pärnumaa ground from the cave. This is the reason why there +372 5148 751 / +372 5348 4025 + 372 5051 113 ing Toonoja forests. The boardwalk then continues are so many folk stories and legends about the place. special shoes that allow you to walk in damp bogs. [email protected] around picturesque pools, meandering through the We recommend discovering Soomaa with our pro- [email protected] The cave was created by the water in the streams veelaager.com bog before directing walkers back the way they have fessional guides. ooresoo.ee eroding the Devon sandstone bank of the Pärnu River. come. The full hike takes at least 1.5 hours. The trail The opening of Tori Hell was 6 metres in diameter SOOMAA NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTRE D TORI MATKAKESKUS LOODUSMATKAD.EE has a number of rest areas where you can rest your and some sources say that the ‘passage to hell’ was Kõrtsi-Tõramaa, Tipu küla, Põhja-Sakala vald, Canoe hikes, archery. Canoe and bog hikes, hike camp. legs and take a dip in the refreshing waters. 32 metres long. The ceiling of the cave collapsed in Viljandimaa Tori alevik, Tori vald, Pärnumaa Kullimaa küla, Põhja-Pärnumaa vald, Pärnumaa 1908 and its mouth in 1974.You can no longer go 435 7164, 526 1924 +372 5114 253 +370 5251 113 4 RIISA BOG TRAIL (4.8 KM) into the cave, but steps by the cemetery gates will [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] You will fi nd a sign by the Jõesuu-Tõramaa Road take you to this beautiful and mysterious place. Manija landscape protection area tori.ee loodusmatkad.ee that invites you to a boardwalk in the beautiful Riisa Pärnu maantee 2, Tori alevik, Tori vald, Pärnumaa Riisa bog trail (4,8 km) Mulgimaa 14

20 HIKING TRAIL ON THE NARROW-GAUGE RAILROAD 64 beautiful HIKING TRAILS AND ‘GREEN RAILWAYS’ STUDY TRAILS 8 6 The hiking trail runs in the southern part of Estonia and in the northern part of Latvia. The total length places in nature 1 TAAGEPERA HIKING TRAIL (5.4 KM) of it is about 700 kilometres and 290 km of it is lo- The trail begins and ends at the Taagepera campfi re cated on a narrow-gauge railway bed. site. The trail is located on the shore of River Õhne and there, you can see traces of beavers, red wood 11 ‘GREEN RAILWAYS’ - ants, and many species of trees: larches, fi rs, oaks, and HIKING TRAIL (5/10 KM) Mulgimaa more. The trail can also be completed in smaller cir- cles of 1.6 km and 4.0 km. More information about The trail runs along a narrow-gauge railway bed the trail is available on the information boards. and it is suitable for adventurers of all ages, as there 9 13 Taagepera küla, Tõrva vald, Valgamaa are no steep ascents or descents. The trail can be completed on foot, by bike, on skis, or on a horse. 15 5 2 LOODI LARCH STAND HIKING TRAIL (0.5 KM) The hiking trail is marked with information boards, Soomaa The trail is 0.5 km long. The larch stand covers signposts, and kilometre marker posts. There are 22 about half a hectare and is impressive with its huge also pictures of the history of the railway. The trail 1 European larch trees. It is one of the oldest stands passes the beach on the shores of Lake Sinialliku, 23 of the European larch (Larix decidua) in Estonia. The where you will fi nd a lovely resting spot and a table tallest tree is 43.3 metres. The park was established and chairs for dining. 2 in 1820 by sowing by the landowner of Loodi, von 21 Romantic Coastline Bock. The trail is marked with white circles on trees. Loodi küla, vald, Viljandimaa 12 ‘GREEN RAILWAYS’ MÕISAKÜLA-ABJA 21 ROUTE 3 HIKING TRAIL (11 KM) 4 3 HIKING TRAIL (1 KM) 7 The trail starts in Mõisaküla. There, you can ride a 16 The boardwalk of the Suislepa hiking trail is open railway inspection trolley and visit the local Railway for visitors in summer and winter. You can also com- Museum. In Abja-Paluoja, you can visit the Abja Mu- 11 10 plete the trail by bike or with a baby carriage. There 11 are information boards introducing the tree species seum, take a break on the beautiful beach of Abja 2 near the trail. In Suislepa, you can also explore a artifi cial lake, have lunch in the Mulgi tavern, or re- 4 D lax in the Abja Sports and Health Centre. 18 restored windmill and a manor. 19 Suislepa küla, Viljandi vald, Viljandimaa You can rent bicycles from the Abja Sports and Health Centre: 19 construction of the polder, a harbour channel was 4 LOODI NATURE PARK AND SAND +372 436 4101 built to the southeast part of the recreation area, to A DENUDATION, HIKING TRAIL (2 KM) [email protected] the mouth of River, which makes it possible to land boats and smaller ships. It also creates excel- 13 13 LAKE PARIKA OBSERVATION TOWER lent conditions for sailing enthusiasts. Therefore, the 5 recreation area is now known as a place for organi- Take the boardwalk to the observation tower. It is 8 sing various sailing camps. In 2009, an observation believed to be about 9,000 years old, which makes tower was built on the shore of Lake Võrtsjärv. it one of Estonia’s oldest bogs. It is a bog with trees, E mostly pine trees. The observation tower on the 3 20 TÜNDRE NATURE RESERVE AND LAKE edge of the bog offers a view of the incredible bog 12 7 C landscape and the birds on the lake. The area of the Tündre Nature Reserve is 1,846.8 24 B The Loodi nature park covers an area of 3,467 hec- Parika küla, Viljandi vald, Viljandimaa ha. The nature reserve was established in 1999 to tares. You can go to the hiking trail (2 km) both preserve the natural development of the bog forest 12 G landscape and its communities. The forests of the 10 from and through the yard of Loodi Manor. 14 RUTU HILL 15 There is a car park on both sides. If you start from region are marshy and the communities belong to the manor, you will fi nd a spacious campfi re site at the swamp forest type group. You can spend a long F the beginning of the hiking trail. The red sandstone 15 HÄRJASSAARE HILL holiday on the shores of the beautiful Lake Tündre. outcrop (called the Loodi Hell) with several springs There is a shelter, a dry toilet, an information board, 14 18 is worth visiting. (147 metres) is the highest place in the Sakala Up- a covered campfi re site with a grill, a woodshed, and Loodi küla, Viljandi vald, Viljandimaa land and . a swimming dock. 25 9 6 16 3 1 17

5 ÕISU OLD VALLEY HIKING TRAIL (2.4 KM) 16 KÄRE BATTLEFIELDS 21 THE OAK OF VIIRALT 22 20 AND LAKE ÕISU AND OBSERVATION TOWER The Tamme-Koori oak next to the Viljandi–Tartu 23 The trail is fully covered with woodchips and there Highway is better known as the oak of Viiralt (the KL-19-041 are barriers, stairs, and observation platforms on circumference of the oak is 4.7 m and its height is Aluskaart ©Regio 2019 the shore of the steep stream. An attentive observer 11 m). It is said that the tree grew from the chariot H 17 will also fi nd the contours of the water-carrying pole of an escaping Swedish king. In the summer virgin fi gure on the outcrop. There is an 8-metre of 1944, the famous graphic artist Eduard Viiralt bird observation tower on the shore of the lake. (1898–1954) stayed in the farm that belonged to Õisu alevik, Mulgi vald, Viljandi maakond Gori Tamm. He depicted the tree in his drypoint Vil- jandi maastik (‘Landscape of Viljandi’). 6 TERINGI STUDY TRAIL (4.5 KM) Kale is a traditional wooden trawler sailing ship ACCOMMODATION characteristic of Lake Võrtsjärv. Thanks to its slen- 6 HIIEKIVI TOURIST FARM 12 MELLINI HOLIDAY CENTRE The boardwalk, covered with anti-slip mesh, and 22 LAKE VANAMÕISA AND BEACH RECOMMENDATIONS the safe woodchip path take the visitor across sev- Käre Battlefi elds are unique thanks to the beautiful der appearance, it was also often used for pleasure You can park your caravan here or put up a tent. You You can put up a tent or spend the night in a camp- ROUTE 3: NATURE TOURIST eral bog islands. Information boards along the trail nature and rich history. Historically, Käre Farm has Both locals and visitors from afar like to spend the rides and regattas. It got its name from the large- can also spend the night in a camping house. ing house or a separate studio apartment. There are IN MULGIMAA give a thorough overview of wild animals and bog been involved in wars and the forest hides many summer by Lake Vanamõisa in Tõrva. The lake is on meshed net or kale used for trawling. Hiiekivi, Tagassaare küla, Põhja-Pärnumaa vald, several sports facilities in the surrounding area. communities. From July, you can pick cloudberries, bunkers, trenches, and military objects. Visitors feel the edge of town by the Tõrva–Pikasilla road. The During the kaleship trip, the captain and boatswain 1 SOLAR CARAVAN PARK Pärnumaa / +372 517 9458 Mellini talu, Leeli küla, Mulgi vald, Viljandimaa crowberries, blueberries, bog bilberries, cowberries, like they are in the middle of a battle in 1944. area of the lake is about 2 hectares and it is up to will talk to you about the history of kaleships. You A caravan park with all amenities in the middle of [email protected] / www.hiiekivi.ee +372 510 3938 10 SPRING SINIALLIKAS, SINIALLIKU and cranberries here. After a healthy snack, you can Jõgeveste küla, Tõrva vald, Valgamaa 10.5 metres deep. The main attraction of the lake is can also order smoked fi sh or eel soup. the nature, where all energy is produced with solar [email protected] / www.mellini.ee LAKE, SINIALLIKU HIKING TRAIL go for a refreshing swim to the brown-water Alatsi the tallest diving tower in Estonia (about 11 metres). Book a trip: cells. Camping is also possible. 7 JUNSI HOLIDAY CENTRE Lake. There is a camping site and a rest area / picnic 17 LAKE VALGJÄRV IN KOORKÜLA Coast guard keeps an eye on the swimmers. You can +372 5268 380 Come and Lõosilma talu, Lemmetsa küla, Pärnu, Pärnumaa You can park your caravan here or set up a tent. You 13 KIVILÕPPE HOLIDAY CENTRE 18 HELME CAVES spot at the beginning of the trail. lie on the sand or rest on the boardwalk or bridges, [email protected] / kaleselts.ee +372 5307 7360 Valgjärv Lake has beautiful sandy shores, making it can also spend the night in a camping house. You can set up a tent or spend the night in a camp- visit us! Lilli küla, Mulgi vald, Viljandi maakond play volleyball, and there are also swings for the chil- [email protected] / www.solarcaravan.ee a perfect destination for a family holiday. There are Laane küla, Põhja-Sakala vald, Viljandimaa ing house. 16 KÄRE BATTLEFIELDS ruins of an ancient settlement at the bottom of the dren. There are cabins where you can change clothes. TREE SCULPTURES 7 SOKAORU HEALTH TRAIL (5 KM) AND +372 529 5270 Kivilõppe küla, Tarvastu vald, Viljandimaa lake. The ruins have been placed under archaeolog- IN MULGIMAA 2 FISHING VILLAGE ARTIFICIAL LAKE [email protected] / www.junsi.ee +372 527 8113 KALESHIP AND SAILING SHIP TRIPS ical protection. There is a State Forest Management 23 OIU HARBOUR AND OPEN-AIR MUSEUM We welcome caravans. You can also spend the night The health trail is 5 km long, but you can choose 0.8 [email protected] / www.kiviloppe.ee ON LAKE VÕRTSJÄRV Centre campfi re site on the shore of the lake. You can rent sailing ships, rowing boats, motor- in a Glamping tent, which is located on the foothill km, 1.5 km, 2 km, or 3 km trails. 1.5 km of it is illumi- A Õnnelik Mulgi pere 8 TEPEE VILLAGE AT JÕE HOLIDAY FARM Jeti küla, Tõrva vald, Valgamaa boats, canoes, and kayaks. You can also get to Oiu of the river. Camping is also possible. We also offer nated. Part of the trail runs in the close proximity of (Happy Mulgi Family) – You can spend the night in a tepee that can seat up CAMPING AREAS 10 PIKASILLA RECREATION AREA Harbour from Lake Võrtsjärv. 300 m upstream from other accommodation options. the beautiful Karksi-Nuia artifi cial lake with several to 10 people. You have to have your own sleeping (FOR A FEE) 18 HELME CAVES River Tänassilm. There is an open-air museum and B Mulgi lapsed Uus-Sauga tänav 62, Pärnu linn, Pärnumaa swimming and resting places. In winter, you can also equipment. a 0.5 trail (boardwalk) along the water-meadow (Mulgi Children) – Mõisaküla +372 509 7841 PÄRNU VISITOR CENTRE KARKSI-NUIA TOURIST INFORMATION skate on the lake. Jõe talu, Reinumurru küla, Põhja-Pärnumaa vald, which offers a wonderful view of the lake. info@fi shingvillage.ee Uus tn. 4, Pärnu Viljandi mnt. 1, Karksi-Nuia 69104, Viljandimaa Ettevõtluse tänav, Karksi-Nuia linn, Mulgi vald, C Tantsivad Mulgid +372 5349 2707 Pärnumaa / +372 5623 4850 14 KAISMA SUURJÄRVE RECREATION AREA +372 447 3000 +372 435 5527 Viljandimaa (Dancing Mulgi People) – Karksi-Nuia www.fi shingvillage.ee [email protected] / www.oiusadam.ee [email protected] / www.joetalu.ee +372 5623 7964 / www.puhkeala.ee [email protected] / www.visitparnu.com [email protected] 8 INKU HIKING TRAIL D Istuv Mulk 3 LEPANINA HOTEL VILJANDI TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE www.karksi.ee/kulalisele 9 SOOMAA CANOEING AND SAUNA CENTRE 15 LINNAMEHE HOLIDAY CENTRE TIP (Sitting Mulgi Person) – Paistu A caravan park with all amenities by the sea next Discover more TÕRVA TOURIST INFORMATION You can park your caravan here or set up a tent. You +372 524 1371 / www.linnamehe.ee Vabaduse plats 6, Viljandi 9 LILLI NATURE HOUSE STUDY TRAIL E Mulgi mees to Lepanina Hotel. Camping is possible. Next to the routes at can also spend the night in a camping house or the +372 433 0442 Valga mnt. 1, Tõrva (Mulgi Man) – Abja-Paluoja caravan park, there is a hotel with a restaurant. muhemaa.com [email protected] +372 766 3300 10 SPRING SINIALLIKAS, SINIALLIKU LAKE, LOODUSTURISM OÜ Kabli küla, Häädemeeste vald, Pärnumaa guest house. CAMPING AREAS www.visitviljandi.ee [email protected] SINIALLIKU HIKING TRAIL (1.3 KM) F Mulgi naine Ritsu talu-Ritsu talu, Rätsepa küla, Tori vald, Hikes in southern Estonia (snowshoes, canoes, kay- +372 517 0372 (FREE) (Mulgi Woman) – Helme Pärnumaa / +372 514 8751 aks, dugout canoes, scooters, kick sledges, skis, [email protected] / www.lepanina.ee [email protected] / www.veelaager.ee Publisher: MTÜ Rohelise Jõemaa Koostöökogu, MTÜ Pärnu Lahe Partnerluskogu, MTÜ Mulgimaa skates). G Torupilliga Mulk 16 LAKE SINIALLIKU CAMPING AREA Arenduskoda. Cover photo: Kristjan Lust. Photos: Maksim Tund, Katri Koppel, Elen Juurma, Ülo Helme caves – the most amazing grottoes in Esto- +372 527 2701 (Mulk with a Bagpipe) – in Pikasilla, 4 ERMISTU HOLIDAY VILLAGE 10 PIKASILLA RECREATION AREA Soomets, Kristo Karu, Ergo Viks, Mare Albri, Keiri Kallas, Kätlin Kask. nia – can be seen in the Helme Manor Park. Situated [email protected] next to the main road A caravan park with all amenities in the middle of to the north of castle ruins, the caves have a white You can park your caravan here or set up a tent. You 17 LAKE TÜNDRE CAMPING AREA Design: Eleron Reklaam. Print: Aktaprint OÜ www.loodusturism.ee H Mulk stendi ääres the nature. Camping is also possible. You can also Burtnieki-stage layer of sandstone walls standing 3 can also spend the night in a camping house or the (Mulk Next to a Display Stand) – spend the night in a camping house. 18 TARVASTU POLDER metres tall. Some of the better-known caves have KALESHIP AND SAILING SHIP TRIPS ON LAKE +372 5629 7627 guest house. VÕRTSJÄRV already collapsed. The caves once comprised of sev- [email protected] Pikasilla küla, Tõrva vald, Valgamaa 19 LOODI CAMPING AREA en interlinked chambers, the biggest of which was www.ermistu.ee +372 5669 6636 / [email protected] known as the Church of Moses. The caves were cre- 20 SOONTAGANA CAMPING AREA ated by springs and over the years, they have been 5 KLAARA-MANNI HOLIDAY AND 11 -POLLI RECREATION CENTRE The spring was an ancient sacrifi cial spring, named dug out and used as shelters when needed. CONFERENCE CENTRE You can park your caravan here (room for 5 cara- 21 MATSIRANNA CAMPING AREA after its crystal-clear water and its characteristic Linna küla, Tõrva vald, Valgamaa You can park your caravan here or spend the night in vans) or set up a tent. You can also spend the night blue colour, which is due to the blue clay settled at 22 LEMME CAMPING AREA a tent. You can also stay in the holiday centre where in a camping house or the recreation centre. Nearby, the bottom of it. Nearby, there is a hillfort, where 19 TARVASTU POLDER AND you will fi nd apartments of different sizes. there are health trails, a sports centre, and a 25-me- ancient Estonians built a stronghold in the 12th– OBSERVATION TOWER 23 KRAPI CAMPING AREA 13th century, and Lake Sinialliku. You can start the Randivälja küla, Tori vald, Pärnumaa tre observation tower. hike from the old Sinialliku Railway Station or from The polder is bordered with meadows and collector +372 5645 7745 Viisuküla, Viljandi vald, Viljandimaa 24 LAKE RAE CAMPING AREA Karksi-Nuia–Viljandi road. channels from several decades ago on the one side [email protected] +372 5304 7829 Sinialliku küla, Viljandi vald, Viljandimaa and with Lake Võrtsjärv on the other side. During the www.klaaramanni.ee [email protected] / www.holstrepolli.ee 25 TAAGEPERA HIKING TRAIL Sinialliku hiking trail (1.3 Km)