Description

Männikjärve bog study trail’s observation tower (ca 2.3 km from the parking)

Jõgeva County, Endla Nature Reserve

The observation tower is located in the middle of the boardwalk and offers a view of the entire 210 ha Männikjärve bog.

Phone	+372 676 7030
E-mail	info.elistvere@rmk.ee
Type of object	Observation Tower
Parking facilities	Parking for 10 cars and 2 buses in the centre of Tooma.
Amenities	7 m high wooden observation tower, 1 bench on the platform below, open on top, boardwalk
Hiking options	Männikjärve bog study trail
Sights	View of Männikjärve bog
Additional information	During high water periods some sections of the trail can be impassable. Making campfire and camping along the trail is prohibited. Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions	Situated in Endla Nature Reserve. For going on Lake Männikjärv, organising public events with more than 20 participants, and driving an off-road vehicle, a permit must be obtained from protected area manager. Additional information from the Environmental Board: +372 662 5999,info@keskkonnaamet.ee.

Location	Jõgeva Municipality, Jõgeva County
Driving directions	The distance to Tooma from Tallinn is 143 km (along the Piibe road 136 km), from Tartu 72 km, from Rakvere 61 km, from Jõgeva 21 km. When coming from Tallinn, drive along Tallinn–Tartu road, turn left at Mäeküla towards Koeru, drive through Koeru and turn towards Tartu at Kapu junction. On Tartu–Rakvere road (66 km from Tartu, about 3 km from Vägeva towards Jõgeva) a brown sign directs you to Endla Nature Reserve. Turn right on the hill (follow the sign to the parking area) and drive ca 400 m to the parking area at the centre of Endla Nature Reserve. Follow RMK signs to the study trail.
Geographic coordinates	Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.8759 longitude: 26.247371
	L-EST 97 x: 6528463 y: 629600