Ingatsi study trail’s observation tower (ca 1 km from the parking)
Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park
The observation tower is located on the Ingatsi study trail on one of the highest bog ridges in Estonia. You can enjoy the view of bog pools and pine trees of Kuresoo bog.
| Phone |
+372 526 1924
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| info.soomaa@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Observation Tower |
| Parking facilities |
Parking area for 20 cars
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| Hiking options | Ingatsi study trail |
| Sights |
Kuresoo bog
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| Additional information |
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| Restrictions |
In the territory of the National Park certain restrictions. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999; info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
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| Location |
Sandra village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi County
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| Driving directions |
The observation tower’s location marker on the map shows the location of the study trail's parking lot.
The study trail is accessible along the Karuskose road. When coming from Tallinn–Pärnu–Tori, drive to Tori, turn onto the Võlli road that leads to the national park. Drive 6 km along the Jõesuu road to Jõesuu village and before driving into the village, turn right to Kõpu–Jõesuu road. From the bridge across the Halliste River in Riisa village, drive 2.3 km on to the sign directing you to Karuskose. From there it is 3 km to Ingatsi study trail. When coming from Tartu or Viljandi, drive along Tartu–Viljandi-Pärnu road to the settlement of Kõpu. After passing the cemetery, turn right to the Kõpu–Jõesuu road. Drive 27 km to the bridge across the Raudna River in Riisa village, Tori municipality, drive across the bridge up to the sign directing you to Karuskose. Ingatsi study trail is 3 km from there. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.455475 longitude: 25.025786 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6479922.5 y: 559879.5 |
