Sopa spring study trail (900 m)
Järva County, Endla Nature Reserve
The walk to Sopa spring and back is about 900 m long and takes about one hour. On the trail one can watch the grassland and drained peatland forest communities, the species living there, and the Sopa stream and spring, which is the deepest spring in Estonia.
| Phone | +372 676 7495 |
| info.elistvere@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Study trail |
| Parking facilities | Roadside parking |
| Amenities | Observation platform around the spring, partly boardwalk, partly wood chip path, 2 information boards, 1 small bridge |
| Hiking options | yes |
| Sights | The deepest spring in Estonia (4.8 m), Sopa grassland, Sopa stream, Sopa spring and protected orchid species. |
| Additional information |
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
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| Restrictions |
Situated in Endla Nature Reserve.
Camping and making campfire is prohibited along this trail. For driving an off-road vehicle and organising a public event with more than 20 participants, a permit must be obtained from the protected area manager. Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board: +372 662 5999 info@keskkonnaamet.ee |
| Location | Järva municipality, Järva County Object no 7 on recreation area map |
| Driving directions | On Tallinn–Tartu road at Mäeküla junction turn towards Koeru (sign “Koeru 34 km”). Just before Koeru turn to the right (follow the sign “Norra-Oostriku allikad 7 km”). Drive 10.6 km. The trail starts at the edge of the Sopa grassland to the right of the road. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.871294 longitude: 26.048027 |
| L-EST 97 x: 618124 y: 6527582 |
