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Endla Nature Reserve

The main assets of the area are the diverse wetland habitats, and the Endla mire complex and springs.
Endla Nature Reserve is located in Central Estonia, in the middle course of the Põltsamaa (Piibe) River, near the border of Järva, Jõgeva and Lääne-Viru counties.
Endla Nature Reserve was established in 1985. It covers a 10161 hectare area in the well-preserved central part of the Endla mire complex. Since 1997 the nature reserve belongs to the Ramsar sites – wetlands of international importance and since 2004 to the EU Natura network of protected areas.

LocationJõgeva County, Järva County, Lääne-Viru County

AttractionsScenic bogs, lakes, reed areas, springs, rivers, meadows and various plants and animals.

InformationRMK Elistvere Visitor Centre
Phone +372 676 7030
E-mail
info.elistvere@rmk.ee
Protected Area ManagerEnvironmental Board of Estonia
+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
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Endla Nature Reserve
Visitor restrictionsFor further information on restrictions click here.

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Amenities:

Campfire site Kirikumäe campfire site, Sinijärve campfire site, Vana paadisadama campfire site, Oostriku river campfire site, Purskava allika campfire site, Tammemägi hill campfire site, Tooma campfire site, Linajärve campfire site
Hiking trail Lake Endla hiking trail (8 km), Võlingi spring hiking trail (2.4 km), Männikjärve hiking trail (2.2 km)
Observation Tower Männikjärve bog study trail’s observation tower (ca 2.3 km from the parking)
Other Põltsamaa River water trail in Endla (35 km)
Rental hut Endla rental hut
Rest Stop Valtri kaevu rest stop, Metsanurga rest stop, Räägu rest stop
Study trail Männikjärve bog study trail (7.3 km), Sopa spring study trail (900 m)