Lemmjõe forest study trail (5.8 km)

Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park
  • The Kildu-Tõramaa road (23 kilometers) leading to the object of visit is in bad condition in the spring and difficult for vehicles to pass.
  • The left branch of the trail on the Raudna river side is difficult to cross. You can get to the Lemmjõe dam along the right branch of the Lemmjõe.
The trail goes along the bank of the Raudna River up to the place where the Raudna and Lemmjõgi rivers join. Next the trail runs along the bank of the Lemmjõgi River and ends at Kuusekäära again. The “keelemets” is an often flooded floodplain forest by the Lemmjõgi River. Traces of beaver activity can be seen near the study trail.
Phone+372 526 1924
E-mail info.soomaa@rmk.ee
Type of objectStudy trail
Parking facilitiesParking area for 7 cars.
AmenitiesAlong the trail there is a fire ring with barbecue grill, firewood shelter, dry toilet, information boards
Camping facilities The maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 5.
Campfire site Fire ring with a grill.
Hiking options by walking
SightsRaudna River, Lemmjõgi forest, oak tree, Lemmjõe forest keeper’s office.
Additional information
RestrictionsIn the territory of the National Park certain restrictions. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
LocationSandra village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi County. Object no 5 on the national park map.
Driving directionsWhen coming from Tallinn–Tori, along Kõpu–Jõesuu road up to the junction at 24 km and turn towards Kildu. Then drive 5.5 km to Kuusekäära, the parking area and sign directing to Lemmjõgi study trail and campfire site.
When coming from Viljandi-Suure-Jaani-Vändra, drive from Kildu village 19.6 km towards Soomaa National Park, to Kuusekäära, the parking area and sign directing to Lemmjõgi study trail and campfire site. Attention! In winter and during floods the road may not be easily passable by car.
Geographic coordinatesLong-Lat WGS 84
latitude: 58.441736
longitude: 25.110777
L-EST 97 x: 6478471.5 y: 564865.7