Käkisilma–Vilsandi hiking trail (5 km)
Saaremaa, Vilsandi National Park
NB! Conditions in nature are often difficult in winter. Depending on the weather, both the maintenance of visiting objects and the supply of firewood can be disrupted, access can be difficult.
Hiking trail goes through the low coastal sea from islet to islet to Vilsandi Island.
| Phone |
+372 454 6880 |
| info.vilsandi@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Hiking trail |
| Parking facilities | Parking
near the Käkisilma campsite |
| Amenities | Information
board, trail blazing on the islands and in the sea, 2 trail maps |
| Camping facilities |
In the beginnig of the trail at Käkisilma campsite and on Vilsandi island at Kulpri campsite. |
| Outdoor fireplace | yes |
| Campfire site | yes |
| Hiking options | yes |
| Sights | A
captivating trail along inshore islets and through the shallow sea. Open views,
water birds, coastal vegetation, sheep |
| Additional information |
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam).
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| Restrictions | Accessible
when the water level is low and the sea water warm, unless the current is too
strong in Käkisilma channel. Before setting out on a hike, ask for further
information at RMK Vilsandi National Park Visitor Centre. Located in Vilsandi National Park.
Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 680 7438, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
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| Location |
Kuusnõmme village, Saaremaa municipality Object no 20 on area map |
| Driving directions | Drive
(76 km) along Road no. 10 from
Kuivastu to the Kuressaare roundabout. Turn right and drive 4 km to the next roundabout, exit to Road no. 78.
Drive 31 km and then turn onto
Kihelkonna–Lümanda road. Drive 4.5 km
and turn right towards Karala. Drive 3 km
until a roadsign points towards Vilsandi and Käkisilma. Drive 7 km up to Käkisilma recreation site. From there take
the course towards the sea and follow the power lines. No public bus transport. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.352857 longitude: 21.933757 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6469898 y: 379049 |
