Where to go

Riisa study trail (4.8 km)

Pärnu County, Soomaa National Park

Riisa study trail goes through the picturesque bog and the forests by the Navesti River. Also marshland with pools can be seen. On the trail there are recreation sites with seats to rest and experience the silence in the bog, or enjoy the view from the tower.

Parking

Parking area for 10 cars.

Amenities

On the trail there are 8 recreation sites, observation tower, dry toilet. The boardwalk of the trail is renovated in 2013 with the help of ERDF: the trail is accessible by wheelchair (also with pram) to the first bog pool- 1220 metres.

Wheelchair Accessibility

To the first bog pool- 1220 metres.

Hiking Options

by walking

Berries-mushrooms

Cloudberries, cranberries, bilberries

Sights

Riisa bog, bog pools, forest on bog ridge, tall forest on the bank of the Navesti River.

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

Located Soomaa National Park. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee

Contact

Telephone: +372 526 1924

E-mail: info.soomaa@rmk.ee

Object type: study trail

Location info

Location : Pärnu County, Soomaa National Park

Riisa village, Tori municipality, Pärnu County

Navigation instructions : Riisa study trail is located in Riisa village, Tori municipality, Pärnu County, 32 km along the Kõpu–Jõesuu 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 there it is 6 km to Riisa 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 Kõpu–Jõesuu road. Drive to Riisa village in Tori municipality (28 km). From there it is 3 km to Riisa study trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.488544
Longitude: 24.981708
L-EST 97x: 557252.8
L-EST 97y: 6483566.8

Telephone:

+372 526 1924

E-mail:

info.soomaa@rmk.ee

Object type:

study trail

Location info

Location:

Pärnu County, Soomaa National Park

Riisa village, Tori municipality, Pärnu County

Navigation instructions:

Riisa study trail is located in Riisa village, Tori municipality, Pärnu County, 32 km along the Kõpu–Jõesuu 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 there it is 6 km to Riisa 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 Kõpu–Jõesuu road. Drive to Riisa village in Tori municipality (28 km). From there it is 3 km to Riisa study trail.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.488544
Longitude: 24.981708
L-EST 97x: 557252.8
L-EST 97y: 6483566.8

Riisa study trail (4.8 km)

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