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Autobaasi campfire site
The campfire site protected from the coastal winds is located at the edge of a pine forest, near Kärdla.Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Hirmuste campsite
A campsite on a splendid sandy beach in the shade of coastal pine forest. A cosy place to admire spectacular sunsets over the sea.The campsite is situated at the seaside, on the northern part of the Kõpu peninsula, about 1 km from the Hirmuste village.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Hirmuste study trail (1.3 km)
The trail starts at Hirmuste campsite, about 1 km from the Hirmuste village and runs through an old natural forest across overgrown dunes and through the marshy alder forest. On the way back along the coast, you can admire scenic sea views. The trail is most suitable for walking.The trail runs through Kõpu Nature Reserve in the immediate vicinity of the Hirmuste campsite and is marked with wooden signs.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Kaleste campsite
The campsite on the southern coast of the Kõpu peninsula boasts one of the best sandy beaches on the peninsula. Also, it is the best bathing place for families with children.Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Kaleste study trail (1.8 km)
The trail runs in the immediate vicinity of Kaleste campsite on the northern coast of the Kõpu peninsula in Kõpu Nature Reserve and is marked with wooden signs. The trail starts and ends in the campsite at the information post, where you can also see the trail map. The trail takes 30-50 minutes to complete. There are 7 information boards introducing the sights.Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Kallaste cliff rest stop
Kallaste cliff is about 400 m and 10 m high lime stone disclosure.An old pine forest grows on the cliff and there's a forest trail under the trees.
At the southern part of the cliff you can see fossilized plants.
Folk tales tell that during the ancient freedom battle of Estonia Kallaste cliff was the hiding place of the Devil where he made swords for the fighters.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Kalurikoja forest hut
The forest hut is situated in the shade of coastal pines on the northern coast of the Kõpu peninsula. The beach is a few steps away.The forest hut is a nice resting point for fishermen and hikers both in the summer and the winter.
The forest hut is 2.5 km from the road, but the unpaved road to the hut is not accessible with large tour buses.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Kapasto forest hut
The forest hut deep in the heart of the Hiiumaa Island, in a place of an old forest keeper’s house.Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Kärdla hiking trail (4 km)
The 4 km hiking trail is suitable for a longer walk on a day off. The trail goes circular and stretches through various forest.The trail starts at the end of Tiigi Street in Kärdla, is marked with signs and is suitable for all seasons. The trail takes 1 hours to complete and in the summer can be walked through without getting feet wet.
NB! Kärdla hiking trail is not passable by bicycles or motor vehicles.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Kõpu Suurkivi rest stop
About 2,3 km from Kõpu village lays the second largest erratic boulder of Hiiumaa - Kõpu Suurkivi or Lepistpao Erratic Boulder. The diameter of the boulder is 28.4 m and it is 5.3 m high. There is a staircase leading to the top of the boulder.Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Kõrgessaare orchids' study trail (100 m)
The self-guided study trail offers a chance to learn about local orchids in a short time. Accessible also for tourists travelling by tour buses. The educational flower bed is primarily intended for learning about different species of the orchid family, but it also provides opportunities for outdoor study for schoolchildren and biology enthusiasts.In the middle of Kõrgessaare small town, next to the parking area.
The boardwalk trail takes 15 minutes to complete.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Laasimetsa campfire site
A suitable place for rest and relaxation for off-track hikers and picnickers, but also for hunters after a successful hunt.Drive 3.5 km from Hüti towards Käina, at the left side of Hüti–Käina road.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Leemeti forest hut
Here you can make campfire inside a conical tent while staying protected from the weather. The tent is perfect for warming hands and feet after a ski trip in winter.2 km towards Lelu from Puski–Emmaste road, at the left side of the road.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Leemeti hiking trail (2+3 km)
The physically rather demanding circular trail with its ups and downs can be completed as 2 km or 3 km loops. In the winter it is also suitable for cross-country skiing. After having a walk, you are welcome to have a picnic at Leemeti forest hut.Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Leemeti rental hut
Enjoy a private stay both in the summer and the winter. Although easily accessible, the hut is located in the middle of the forest, far from major settlements. The Leemeti hiking trail, where you can enjoy cross-country skiing in the winter and nice walks in the summer, is within view.Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Luidja campsite
Luidja campsite is situated close to a sandy beach which is famous for its “singing sands”. The campsite is sheltered from the burning sun and sea winds by a lush black alder forest. The alder roots protect the beach from sand drift in the winds.The campsite is situated in Luidja, at the beginning of the Kõpu peninsula, 25 km from Kärdla.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Mägipä campsite
On a sandy beach, under coastal pines on the northern coast of the Kõpu peninsula, you can find campfire sites and picnic tables. Situated right next to the campsite, the Kalurikoja forest hut offers shelter from rainy weather.Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Metsapere forest hut
The forest hut amidst a forest rich in wild berries and mushrooms is situated inland, unlike other forest huts in the Hiiu County. There is a pond with a swim deck next to the hut. The hillock behind the pond offers enjoyable sledding experience in the snowy season.Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Neljateeristi study trail (3 km)
A versatile one-hour trail between glacial terraces and patches of spring-fed bogs.In Kõpu Nature Reserve on the northern coast of Kõpu peninsula, in the middle of the forest about 1 km from Mägipe village.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Ninaotsa campsite
The campsite on the top of the Ninametsa peninsula offers beautiful views of the coast, but there are no sandy beaches here. The coast is grassy and the bay water shallow. This is the place for making campfire and enjoying sunsets!Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Orjaku study trail (0.7 km to 2 km)
The trail starts at the parking area near the Orjaku bay, consists of the longer Orjaku trail (2 km) and the shorter Roostikuring (Reed loop) (0.7 km). Accessible without getting your feet wet, the trail is marked with arrow signs. Enjoy the vistas to the Käina and the Jausa bay, and observe the birds’ activities and migration. The short circular boardwalk trail (Roostikuring) takes you through the tall reeds to Silmakare.Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Orjaku study trail’s Silmakare observation tower (700 m from the parking)
The observation platform is located on the Orjaku study trail, on the former islet Silmakar. You can get there by passing approx. 700m on a boardwalk running through the reeds or by going approx. 200m in a straight line from the cattle gates. The tower offers a view of Käina Bay, where you can observe birds nesting in the bay as well as numerous migrations in spring and autumn. There are a total of 23 islands in the bay, which are shallow and mostly surrounded by reeds. The birdlife of Käina bay is interesting and rich in species. In autumn and spring, 10-15 thousand, maximum 20 thousand water and coastal birds stop at the bay.Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Palli campsite
Here you have sandy beaches close at hand to take kilometres long strolls and admire the vistas of the sea. You can set up your tent under coastal pines and make campfire. A sheltered campfire site offers protection in less favourable weather.The campsite is situated at the seaside, on Palli spit, about 0.5 km from the road on the northern coast of the Kõpu peninsula.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Palli study trail (1.5 km)
This study trail features ancient spruce and pine forests, alternating with occasionally flooded marshy forest. On the coast you can learn about coastal plant communities.The trail starts at the seaside Palli campsite on Palli spit, about 0.5 km from the road on the northern coast of the Kõpu peninsula, and is marked with wooden signs.
The trail takes 30 to 50 minutes to complete.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Ränkaja campfire site
Ränkaja campfire siteHiiumaa
Rebastemäe study trail (1.5 km)
The trail is situated in the oldest and highest place in the entire western Estonia, on the Kõpu peninsula. Scenic views over the forests and the sea open up from observation towers on the hills of Kaplimägi, the second highest peak (63.5 m) on the Hiiumaa Island, and Rebastemägi.Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Rebastemäe study trail’s Kaplimäe observation tower (700 m from the parking)
The Rebastemäe study trail is circle, it starts and ends at the same point. After the Rebastemäe tower, the trail forks. If you go along the left branch, the observation tower is 800 m away, and if you go along the right branch, it is 700 m away.Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Rebastemäe study trail’s Rebastemäe observation tower (70 m from the parking)
Rebastemäe study trail’s Rebastemäe observation tower (70 m from the parking)The observation tower is located at the beginning of the Rebastemäe study trail in the oldest and highest part of West Estonia, on the Kõpu peninsula, on Rebastemäe. The tower offers views of the Hiiumaa forests and Mardihansu bay. In good weather, the neighboring island of Saaremaa can be seen.
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Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Remmelko campfire site
Remmelko campfire siteHiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Ristna study trail (1.5 km)
The study trail begins from the yard of Rista Visitor Centre and takes you on a discovery to and old-growth forest full of forestry heritage. It might feel as if you've entered a different world as you pass by this pine forest of dignified age.The trail is marked with wooden signs, takes 30 to 50 minutes to complete.
Before starting your discovery we advise you to stop at the Ristna Visitor Centre. You might get some valuable tips.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Ristna Visitor Centre
Ristna Visitor Centre is located in a distant part of Hiiumaa recreation centre amid the forests of Kõpu peninsula in Kalana village. The more than a hundred-year-old former forest ranger's place is easy to find at the road both by walkers and those coming by car. The Metsavahi bus stop is next to the outhouse. All hikers, holiday-makers and others interested are welcome to ask for information or just look around, relax and have a picnic in the yard here. In the main building, visitors may enjoy exhibitions, solve puzzles, play and craft or watch a nature documentary. In the outbuilding there is an exciting exhibition "Mere kaubamaja" ("Sea store") and the natural treasures of the Kõpu peninsula are introduced. In the yard of the centre you can study local herbs and then go on the study trail to learn about forest heritage and life in the primeval forest. Reference books and collections are available for use at the centre. Free WiFi is available. Information point gives information about the outdoor recreation and holiday opportunities in state forests. The centre has a wide range of study programmes for both guided and independent activities.Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
RMK hiking route Heltermaa-Ristna-Sarve/Heltermaa-Kärdla (32 km)
The first section of the Heltermaa-Ristna-Sarve branch of the RMK Hiking Route (aka Hiiumaa branch of the RMK Hiking Route) starts at the Port of Heltermaa.For the first kilometre, the hiking route goes along the road, then turns off and goes across the Heltermaa-Vahtrepa alvar grassland.
There are bovines on the grassland.
On the other side of the grassland, the trail takes a smaller road but quite soon turns to the forest and goes along a forest path to Kallaste cliff. The first stop on the trail is a few hundred metres further, at an old farmstead – the Remmelko campfire site.
After the campfire site, the trail goes mainly along larger and smaller village roads and local roads.
The next stop is at Sääreküla village – the Säärenina campfire site. The campfire site is not directly on the trail, so hikers need to walk the path to the campfire site and back.
A few kilometres further, at Kukka village, the trail turns off the local road and runs along a forest road up to Kärdla airport.
After passing the airport, the hiking trail goes along the coastal road to the town of Kärdla.
In Kärdla, hikers will find everything they need – stores, restaurants, hotels.
This section of the hiking route ends at the centre of Kärdla, but hikers will find a very good place for camping – the Autobaasi campfire site – at the western border of the town, next to Kärdla hiking trail.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
RMK hiking route Heltermaa-Ristna-Sarve/Kärdla-Ristna (107 km)
The second section of Hiiumaa branch of the RMK Hiking Route starts at the centre of Kärdla.While the first section runs mainly along village roads and local roads, the second section is different. Covering a total of 107 km, it is also the longest part of the hiking route’s Hiiumaa branch.
Starting at the central square of Kärdla, the route runs along Tiigi street up to the edge of the town where it gets to Kärdla hiking trail and follows it out of the town. Autobaasi campfire site is at Kärdla hiking trail.
The hiking route departs from Kärdla hiking trail to a sandy forest road, crosses a roadside ditch and turns to a forest path.
On the other side of the forest, the hiking trail goes for a short distance along the road, then returns to a forest path and gets to Tõrvanina campsite.
After the campsite, the hiking route heads towards the centre of Tahkuna peninsula, and through uninhabited areas in the forest to the northern coast of the peninsula.
The hiking route takes a detour to Lõimandi beach and goes along the ridges of old dunes on the northern shore of the peninsula, passing the coastal defence and fortifications dating from the period of World War I and II on Tahkuna peninsula. Tahkuna lighthouse is in the northwestern part of the peninsula.
The trail of the hiking route turns back towards the centre of the peninsula and there, in the middle of the woods, is Ränkaja campfire site, where hikers can put up tents and stop for the night.
Next, the hiking route heads towards the centre of Hiiumaa island, and passes the Kaibaldi heath and sand area. This is the largest sand area in Estonia; it developed as a result of forest fires and use as a Soviet Army training site for heavy military machinery.
After passing Kaibaldi sand area, the trail goes through Sakkasoo heath. Back on the forest road, the trail goes past the recently restored former peat extraction area, curves round the Mõdumaa marshland and along a gravel road to Kapasto forest hut.
Near Kapasto forest hut are the lands of Aruselja farm, where you can also find one of the oldest windmills of Hiiumaa – the Aruselja windmill.
Going on towards Luidja, the trail passes the Pihla bog, the largest wetland of Hiiumaa, and finally gets back to Laasimetsa campfire site.
After Laasimetsa, the trail goes through Hüti village, where Hüti glass workshop, the first glass factory that operated in Estonia, was located.
The hiking trail runs between fields to the coast of Kõpu peninsula and goes through the alder grove of Luidja.
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Hiiumaa Recreation Area
RMK hiking route Heltermaa-Ristna-Sarve/Ristna-Tihu (36 km)
The third section of Hiiumaa hiking route starts at Ristna visitor centre and ends at Tihu forest hut.Some of the best known sights of Hiiumaa are located at this section: the idyllic Kaleste beach, Kõpu lighthouse, Korbi hills, etc.
This section of the route also runs mostly in unpopulated forest areas.
From Ristna visitor centre, the hiking route heads to the coast, where it runs along dune ridges and in a heath pine forest to Kaleste campsite.
Kaleste beach is one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in Hiiumaa: it is the paradise beach author Tõnu Õnnepalu wrote about in his novel “Paradise”.
From Kaleste campsite, the trail follows the Kaleste study trail and diverges from it to Hiiumaa’s most powerful coastal formations – the Korbi hills.
After passing Korbi hills, there are other hills – Järvemäed, where the trail also goes up and down the dunes.
Finally, the hiking trail crosses the road and gets to the foot of Tornimäe hill, the highest point of both Hiiumaa and the whole of western Estonia. Tornimäe hill is where Kõpu lighthouse, one of the world’s oldest still functioning lighthouses, stands.
Ascent to Tornimäe is quite steep and on rainy days, the path can be slippery and muddy.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
RMK hiking route Heltermaa-Ristna-Sarve/Tihu-Sarve (56 km)
The final part of the Hiiumaa branch of RMK Hiking Route starts at Tihu forest hut and takes the hikers back towards Heltermaa – to Sarve campsite, located just 3 km from the port. Hikers may also want to head for Sõru harbour, where they can take the ferry to Saaremaa island.On this section of the trail, distances between rest stops are very long and therefore hikers need to prepare for the journey more carefully.
This section also includes a sea crossing between the eastern coast of Kassari island and Hiiumaa, where the water level is low most of the time but you should still be prepared to get your feet wet.
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Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Säärenina campfire site
Visitors are greeted by the small cape with junipers, shingle beach and a sea view from a sheltered observation platform.On Säär, 15.5 km from Kärdla.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Sääretirbi campsite
A campsite between juniper bushes, which are highly characteristic of the island, in one of the most popular sites on Hiiumaa Island. Here the sun warms the sea water quite early in the summer. The few-kilometre walk on the Sääretirp neck is captivating throughout seasons.Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Sarve campsite
A good place for people arriving from or leaving with ferry, because of its vicinity to the port. This is limestone beach, but still suitable for enjoying water sports. Ten private camping spaces for tents under pine trees.The campsite is situated at Helternmaa–Sarve road.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Tihu forest hut
Tihu forest hut can be accessed by foot only. The forest hut is a good place for hikers to rest their tired feet and make fire. Making fire outside the hut is not permitted. When visiting the area, it is always a good idea to take along mosquito repellent.At Tihu study trail, about 300 m from the start in the forest on the left hand side.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Tihu study trail (1.2 km)
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.Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Tõrvanina campsite
The campsite is situated in the left corner of the parking area. There is a picnic table and an outdoor fireplace. And a view of the sea and the coastal pines, rustling in the wind.8 km from Kärdla, on the Tahkuna peninsula, by Lehtma road.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Tõrvanina study trail (4 km)
Tõrvanina study trail runs through different types of forest in the varied landscape of the Tareste Landscape Protection Area. Along the 4 km long trail with red indication there are small bog areas between the sand dunes, as well as Tareste bay, reedbed and military heritage from World War II. The trail passes through the habitats of protected plant species and bats.In the second half of summer and in autumn, it is worth of taking a basket with you. There can be blueberries, lingonberries and mushrooms on the trail.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa recreation area
Vanajõe valley campfire site
A campfire site under the shade of a pine grove. Sand outcrop of the Vanajõe valley is a short walk away. After the walk you can have a pleasant picnic by the study trail.At Emmaste–Puski road, 3 km from Puski towards Emmaste.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area
Vanajõe valley study trail (1 km)
Along the trail, the river has formed particularly enchanting curves, running deep through the valley. The trail takes the hiker high up to the valley slope and then back into the bottom to cross a river curve and listen to the sound of a rapid flow.3 km from Puski to Emmaste, on Emmaste–Puski road.
Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa Recreation Area