Kõrgessaare orchids' study trail (100 m)
Hiiumaa, Hiiumaa Recreation Area
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.
In the middle of Kõrgessaare small town, next to the parking area.
The boardwalk trail takes 15 minutes to complete.
| Phone | +372 676 7111 |
|
info.ristna@rmk.ee
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| Type of object | Study trail |
| Parking facilities | Parking
for several tour buses and cars |
| Amenities | Large information board, 5
smaller information boards with colour illustrations |
| Sights | The
Kõrgessaare orchids’ study trail is a piece of calcareous grassland in the
middle of the small town of Kõrgessaare. Ten species of Orchidaceae grow
naturally on flower beds. |
| 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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| Location | Kõrgesssaare village, Hiiumaa municipality Object no 15 on recreation area map |
| Driving directions | The
trail is situated in the middle of the small town of Kõrgessaare, between the
crossing of the Kõpu road and Käina road and the parking area. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.975393 longitude: 22.492544 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6538347.2 y: 413290.9 |
