Tihu study trail (1.2 km)
Hiiumaa, Hiiumaa Recreation Area
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.
| Phone |
+372 676 7111
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| info.ristna@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Study trail |
| Parking facilities | In the parking lot |
| Amenities | Information board introducing the recreation area is at the beginning of the trail. Information board of the nature reserve is at the middle of the trail. 5 information boards introducing paludification processes. 200 m boardwalk, observation deck with benches, outdoor
fireplace. DC and bench-table with roof in the parking lot. |
| Outdoor fireplace | yes |
| Hiking options | yes |
| Sights | Here the visitor will find ancient forests, patches of marsh and bog pine forests that smell of marsh Labrador tea. Lake Tihu is found in the silence of the bog. On the observation deck there you can listen to and watch different water birds and in summer, admire the water-lilies. |
| Berries and mushrooms | Blueberries, mushrooms |
| Additional information |
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| Restrictions | Tihu Nature Reserve. Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee). |
| Location | Hiiumaa municipality Object no 37 on recreation area map |
| Driving directions | When coming from Õngu (road no. 84), turn to the village road opposite Õngu bus stop. Go straight over Lelu-Leemeti road and continue to an intersection of four roads, where the main road turns left. There a sign directs to Tihu forest hut. Leave your car at the roadside near the crossroad. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.853588 longitude: 22.527056 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6524704 y: 414924.5 |
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