Sakala Recreation Area

Heimtali study trail (2.5 km)

Viljandi County, Sakala Recreation Area
The study trail is an excellent supplement to the Heimtali manor complex. To get to the start of the trail, drive towards Viljandi from the centre of Heimtali Manor. The parking area is near a small castle-like building – the old distillery. The trail passes the only Estonian lime forest in Heimtal and is intended for nature-lovers, who are interested in mighty broadleaved trees. The trunks of giant trees are covered with various rare mosses, many of which are characteristic species of the valuable habitat.
Phone+372 526 1924
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Type of objectStudy trail
Parking facilitiesParking for 2 buses, 10 cars.
AmenitiesAt the beginning of the trail there is a parking lot, information board, toilet. The trail is partly covered with chopped wood.
Camping facilities The nearest camping area and campfire site is at Sinialliku.
Hiking options yes
SightsThe study trail is next to Heimtali distillery and introduces the most widespread broadleaved hardwood trees in Estonia.
Additional information
LocationHeimtali village, Viljandi municipality, Viljandi county
Object no 22 on the recreation area map
Driving directionsOn Imavere–Karksi-Nuia road, 26 km from Imavere, turn right before Lake Viljandi towards Heimtali and drive 4.8 km to Heimtali distillery. The parking area is by the road on the right, and the study trail starts on the left side of the road, 30 m before the parking area. When coming from the direction of Pärnu, drive 41 km from Kilingi-Nõmme towards Viljandi, turn right towards Heimtali and drive 2.5 km to the centre of Heimtali. Turn left there, go past the round stable and the schoolhouse in the park and descend to the valley. The parking area is to the left of the road. Walk back 30 m along the road from the parking area to the start of the study trail.
Geographic coordinatesLong-Lat WGS 84
latitude: 58.321867
longitude: 25.512799
L-EST 97 x: 6465583 y: 588640